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.

Posted by Thomas Wallin at 1:51 PM | Permalink

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.

Posted by Thomas Wallin at 3:42 PM | Permalink

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.

Posted by Thomas Wallin at 3:27 PM | Permalink