Joey Porter, former Pittsburgh Steelers player, was arrested for driving under the influence in Bakersfield in a Taco Bell parking lot. California Highway Patrol reports that Porter was uncooperative when questioned. He refused to provide his driver's license and tried to roll up the window. Reportedly, Porter slapped the officer's hand when he tried to unlock the door. A passenger was also arrested. An arrest for a Bakersfield DUI can be costly and affect all aspects of your life. It is important to remember that there are two independent actions that are initiated after an arrest for a drunk driving arrest. The first is through the Department of Motor Vehicles. If you do not contact the DMV within ten calendar days your license will automatically be suspended. In addition you will be facing criminal charges through the Kern County Superior Court. Call our team of dedicated Bakersfield drunk driving attorneys now for a free initial consultation.

Russell Leach, former Riverside police chief was charged with drunk driving on February 8, after crashing his city-owned Chrysler into a fire hydrant. Leach, 62, was leaving a club when Riverside police officers stopped him nearly three miles from the crash site. His front two tires were completely missing according to reports. The California Highway Patrol announced that Leach was not only under the influence of alcohol, having 11 drinks before the crash, but also under the influence of prescription drugs. Leach resigned as police chief in February for medical reasons. A Riverside DUI with accident can have very serious consequences. Not only will you have to deal with the criminal court case and hearing through the Department of Motor Vehicles but you have a damaged vehicle and may have suffered injuries. Our team of Riverside drunk driving lawyers can help. We know the laws and will fight hard to get you the best possible outcome in your case. Contact us now for a free online Riverside DUI case evaluation.

Thomas Buckley a Lake Elsinore city councilman was charged with driving under the influence in Riverside County. He entered a plea of not guilty to the drunk driving charges and is set for a Trial Readiness Conference on April 6. To read more about the city councilman read the article at the Valley News. A Riverside DUI could affect your entire life. While those in the public eye tend to think that the publicity they receive after a drunk driving arrest is unfair and politicized, the reality is that anyone facing drunk driving charges is under scrutiny. From your job to your personal life, you are facing a litany of consequences. Our Riverside Drunk Driving Attorneys can help. Call us now toll free for a free Riverside DUI case evaluation.

Kevin Noel Schlueter of the Anaheim Police Department was arrested on March 2 after he crashed his 2010 Jeep Liberty into four parked cars. The 37 year old was taken to the hospital for minor injuries and gave a blood sample back at the station. The officer was also arrested on March 18, 2009 after he nearly slammed into a CHP squad car. While alcohol was ruled out in this instance, prescription drugs were not. Furthermore, Schlueter was pulled over on January 21, 2010 for driving under the influence when he was involved in a single car wreck in Huntington Beach. A 3rd offense DUI in Orange County can have serious consequences, regardless of whether or not you are an officer. The truth is that a person arrested for multiple offense DUI charges will face jail time out of the Orange County Superior Court system. It is vital that you speak with a knowledgeable Orange County DUI defense lawyer. Contact our attorneys toll free now to assist you with your Orange County Drunk Driving case.

One week ago, 18 year old Danielle Everman was arrested for Felony DUI when her passenger Jacob Dearman, 20 suffered severe injuries. He was rushed to a nearby trauma center after Everman's vehicle hit a curb and collided with a guardrail on the 405. Fountain Valley police responded to the crash at 2:11 am and arrested Everman on suspicion of drunk driving. The Fountain Valley Police Department released a statement indicating that the passenger had not been wearing his seat belt. A felony DUI is a very serious charge and can result in a state prison sentence. Given the severity of the penalties, it is required that if you are charged with a felony DUI you are present in court at all appearances. Our office is well-versed in dealing with serious drunk driving cases. We have dedicated our practice to DUI defense and understand all of the potential harm that could occur from a felony DUI conviction. Fill out our free online California DUI case evaluation today for a free consultation.

Senator Roy Ashburn was arrested on March 4, 2010 for allegedly drunk driving in Sacramento after leaving a known gay establishment. The Senator has run on a platform of Family Values who has led anti-marriage equality rallies. He is married with four children and has been known as an anti-gay spokesperson. According to Sacramento CBS Channel 13, Ashburn was seen leaving Faces, an openly gay bar, at 2:00 am and was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol. It is important to contact a Sacramento DUI attorney immediately after being arrested for driving under the influence. There are two independent actions that are initiated after a Sacramento DUI arrest. The first, and most time sensitive, is the DMV hearing. You must contact the California DMV within ten calendar days of your arrest or face an automatic license suspension. Secondly, you will have a crimcinal court case. If you hire a Sacramento drunk driving lawyer within ten calendar days of your arrest they can represent you in both matters. Don't hesitate, contact our offices now for a free initial consultation.

A 43 year old woman was drunk driving not once but twice in 3 Days. The woman was arrested by the same officer both times while wearing pajamas and no shoes both times. The Sheriff's office reported that the woman was pulled over and arrested on Saturday and released the same day. That following Monday the woman was stopped and cited by the same arresting officer with a blood alcohol level twice the limit. In the state of California it is illegal to drive with a BAC of .08% or higher. If you are charged with a DUI you will be facing two separate cases: One is with the DMV and the other is with the court. When you are arrested and charged with drunk driving in California you only have 10 days to contact the California Department of Motor Vehicles to request a hearing. If you don't, your license will automatically be suspended starting 30 days of your arrest for DUI. Contact an experienced California DUI Defense Attorney that knows the laws and will fight to get you the best possible outcome. Call us for a free consultation or fill out our free evaluation form online.

Daryl Fleck admits to consuming a twelve pack of beer and then stumbling out of the house to sleep it off. With his keys in the center counsel and the driver's side car door wide open a neighbor alerted police when he found Fleck passed out. When police arrived they found Fleck sleeping, the hood of the car was cold and to top it off the car wouldn't even start. Fleck was charged with a DUI and had a BAC of .18%. He is facing probation of 5 years and 4 years in custody for sleeping in his legally parked car in front of his house. If you are charged with a DUI you are in violation of 2 counts: Vehicle section code 23152 (a) and (b). The first one is driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol and the 2nd count (b) is driving under the influence of a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher. If you or someone you know has been charged with a DUI it is important for an experienced California DUI Lawyer to review your case. Please contact our office for a free consultation, zero-obligation at 888-444-7210 to speak to a qualified Drunk Driving Lawyer.