Contact our Orange County DUI Lawyers if you are arrested during a DUI sobriety checkpoint. Going through a DUI checkpoint can be stressful even if you haven't been drinking, so it is important to stay calm and follow the officer's instruction if he believes that you are driving under the influence. Once you are released from a DUI arrest, contact our OC DUI Defense Attorneys as soon as possible so you can receive the best representation.
Friday:
Chino: 8pm-early morning - undisclosed location
Hemet: 8pm-2am - undisclosed location
Lake Elsinore: evening - undisclosed location
Lemon Grove: 7pm-2am - 6900 block of Broadway
Lompoc: 6pm-early morning - undisclosed location
Studio City: 8pm-2am - Ventura Blvd. between Eureka Dr & Fruitland Drive
Modesto: 9pm-2am - undisclosed locations
Oakland: 6pm-2am - undisclosed location
Sacramento: 7:30pm-early morning - Amherst St. & Meadowview Rd.
San Marcos: 7pm-3am - undisclosed location
Santa Maria: 6pm-1am - undisclosed location
Saturday:
Lodi: 6:30pm-2:30am - undisclosed location
Modesto: 10pm-3am - city wide roving DUI saturation patrol
Perris: 6pm-2am - undisclosed location
Santa Barbara: 9:15pm-3:15am - undisclosed location
The Lakeport woman was driving with her 1-month-old daughter when she crossed the center line of Highway 29. According to the Lake County News, Cooper's 2004 Chevrolet Impala then collided with an oncoming 2004 Saturn that was driven by Laura Ewing, 31. Cooper's vehicle ended up on the dirt shoulder while Ewing's Saturn was forced into the side of the road and into a ditch. Ewing suffered minor injuries but was not taken to the hospital while both Cooper and her daughter were not injured. Officers arrested Cooper with a felony driving under the influence, driving with an expired driver license and felony child endangerment.
The Fourth of July weekend was a maximum enforcement period for all available California Highway Patrol officers who were on the lookout for motorists driving under the influence.
All available officers were on duty to protect the public from drunk drivers starting around 6pm on Friday and going through midnight Monday. According to the OC Register, around 69 arrests were made for driving under the influence and one fatality, an accident that took the life of Leonardo Montes, 43, was reported. This year in Orange County alone, there were more DUI arrests than last year; during the same weekend in 2010, only about 51 people were arrested for driving under the influence.
Contact our Orange County DUI Defense Attorneys if you were arrested for an OC DUI offense. You have only 10 days to contact the DMV to request a hearing on the automatic suspension of your license; hire our OC DUI Lawyers today so that we can request and conduct the hearing on your behalf.
25 Year Female Arrested for DUI After Causing Fatal Accident
Leylani Simmons, 25, has been arrested for driving under the influence resulting in great bodily injury or death.
The East Palo Alto has been booked for investigation of homicide after she caused a DUI-related accident that took the life of 22-year-old Lorina L. Veamatahau. Simmons was driving her Jeep Cherokee when she lost control of the vehicle, killing Veamatahau and causing herself injuries. According to Mercury News, Simmons was taken to the local hospital where she was then arrested on a no-bail warrant for reckless driving, DUI, defrauding an innkeeper as well as on a $5,000 warrant for driving with a suspended license.
If you have been involved in a DUI-related accident, our Orange County DUI Lawyers are here to help. We will answer any questions you have, provide you with legal advice and represent you throughout your entire case.
The former Kern County supervisor was seen driving on Highway 178 when he was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol. Parra informed officers that he had a few beers at two locations prior to being pulled over. According to Bakersfield.com, Officers noticed obvious signs of intoxication and asked Parra to perform DUI field sobriety tests, which he failed. Parra was arrested and booked into jail as his blood alcohol content was .09%, just above the legal limit of .08%.
Our Orange County DUI Defense Attorneys understand how frustrating it can be to be arrested for a California DUI. Contact us today to find out how we can help you!
Woman Arrested for DUI, Stolen Vehicle and Drug Possession
Teresa Gregory, 29, has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, drug possession, suspended license and theft of a vehicle.
According to ABC 15, the Prescott, Arizona woman was speeding on Highway 69 when she was pulled over. Officers found she was driving without a license and Gregory initially told officers the vehicle was hers and then changed the story, saying it belonged to a friend. As Gregory's passenger, 34-year-old Jason Benstead from California, was asked to step outside the vehicle, officers noticed a glass pipe on the seat and found three grams of meth underneath the passenger's seat.
Gregory finally admitted to stealing the car in California and even stole a license plate from another vehicle to put on the stolen car. Gregory was arrested on driving under the influence of drugs, theft of a vehicle, display of fictitious plates, possession of meth and drug paraphernalia and driving with a suspended license. Benstead has also been arrested for theft of a vehicle and possession of meth; both Benstead and Gregory remain in custody.
If you have been arrested for driving under the influence, contact our Orange County DUI Attorneys immediately. You have only 10 days to contact the DMV to request a hearing on your behalf and if you retain our law firm, we will request and conduct the hearings on your behalf.
With new state-of-the-art police squad cars, the LAPD is now able to detect potential criminals or those who are driving on a suspended license out on the road without much effort.
The new Chevrolet Caprice PPV, or Police Control Vehicle, is not available in the US except for the use by police officers. Unlike tradition police cars, the new Chevy Caprice utilizes technology and ergonomically designed devices to ensure that officers are more efficient. The old, bulky computer screen has been removed and in its place, officers can find an embedded screen touch screen that controls all features of the vehicle.
Translogic 55 offers viewers a video that showcases vehicle as well as new feature called the ALPR, Automatic License Plate Recognition, scans licenses while the vehicle is on the road without the officer having to manual input the information. An infrared night vision camera that is attached to the front of the vehicle is so sensitive, that it can pick up on footsteps of criminals that may be fleeing. If that isn't enough, the vehicle now includes a clear partition that reduces potential blind spots and the seats are especially designed with cut outs that eliminate potential back pain for an officer while he or she is wearing their belt and gun.
A California man has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after causing a one-car crash.
Around 5:30am, Oscar Pablo Ocegueda, 29, was driving on Highway 29 when he veered off the road and struck an electric pole early Sunday morning. According to the Napa Valley Register, Ocegueda's 1998 Chevy Camaro was the only vehicle involved in the accident and no injuries were reported. Ocegueda was arrested for a California DUI and has been booked at the Napa County jail.
Contact our Orange County DUI Attorneys if you have recently been involved in a DUI-related accident. We understand how frustrating it can be to be arrested for a DUI and will fight to get you the best possible result in your specific case.
Luis Jimenez, 23, has been arrested for a California DUI and manslaughter after he killed a pedestrian.
Jimenez was driving eastbound on California St. when he did not stop at a stop sign, lost control of his vehicle and hit a pedestrian around 1am Monday morning. According to CBS Local, the 42-year-old man was taken to the hospital where he later died due to his injuries. Jimenez received minor injuries and was booked for manslaughter and driving under the influence.
Contact our Orange County DUI Attorneys if you have been arrested for any type of DUI. Whether this is your first or subsequent DUI, our attorneys will be able to assist you throughout your entire case.
California DUI Suspect Attacks His Car, Turns on Police
As reported by Coast Central News, a California man already on probation for California DUI is facing charges for DUI, resisting arrest, and battery of a peace officer.
California Highway Patrol first received reports of a man beating a red Pontiac with a baseball bat along Highway 1 in Aptos.
When police arrived, they actually found Sergio Castillo driving the vehicle along the shoulder of the road. According to the newspaper, police are still unsure why the man had been beating his car earlier.
In attempting to arrest Castillo for driving under the influence, an officer was kicked in the face. Castillo was finally restrained and taken to the hospital for chemical testing. While he was at the hospital, he attempted to assault another officer.
If you or someone you know has been arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence in California, contact our California DUI attorneys today.
Janice Ho, 25, has been arrested for driving under the influence after causing a three-car accident in California.
Ho was driving a 2000 BMW on Highway 29 when she rear-ended a 2001 Volkswagen Passat; the Passat then hit a Nissan pickup truck. According to the Napa Valley Register, two of the motorists were taken to a local hospital for minor injuries while Ho was arrested for driving under the influence causing injuries and driving without a license. Ho has been booked at the Napa County Jail.
Alvin Harrison, a Gilroy high school track and field coach, is being held on a $50,000 bond at an Orange County jail for causing a DUI-related accident.
The 37-year-old two-time Olympic gold medalist was down in Orange County on a school athletic field trip when he collided into another vehicle on state Highway 73. No students were in the vehicle at the time of the accident and once officers arrived at the scene of the accident, they arrested Harrison for driving under the influence with a blood alcohol level of 0.08% or more. Harrison is being charged with a DUI causing bodily injury to any person other than the driver and driving with a suspended license.
California DUI Suspect Crashes Three Times Before He Is Finally Arrested
As reported by SonomaNews.com, a Sonoma man was arrested for California DUI after crashing his 1998 Chevy Suburban--not once--but three times.
The first DUI accident occurred when the man reared-ended another motorist on Arnold Drive, according to Officer Jaret Paulson with the California Highway Patrol's Napa office.
After fleeing the scheme of that accident, he proceeded into Seven Flags Mobile Home Park. Shortly thereafter, while driving on Hermosa Parkway, he hit a tree.
The DUI suspect then hit a stop sign on Seven Flags Circle and fled from his vehicle on foot to a residence on English Flag Way.
Because witnesses had reported seeing him with a gun, the Sonoma deputies and CHP set up a perimeter and called for assistance from the CHP helicopter in Napa.
The suspect was eventually arrested and charged with three counts of misdemeanor hit-and-run, misdemeanor driving under the influence, and misdemeanor driving while suspended.
This California driver will likely be found in violation of his DUI probation and could face harsh penalties from the criminal court system.
Shelly Corinne Davis, from Sacramento, refused to stop when officers tried to pull her over for registration and mechanical violations at around 1:10am. According to the Modbee, Davis was driving a 1999 Toyota Tacoma truck near Colony Road and the Highway 99 onramp when the chase began; Davis reached speeds of over 100 mph before officers were able to use a spike strip to stop her.
A repeat DUI offender from Petaluma, California was recently arrested after a police stakeout at a bar under the state's DUI Habitual Offender Stakeout Program.
Under the terms of his DUI probation, Steven Roetter, a two time DUI offender, was prohibited from driving with any measurable amount of alcohol in his system, possessing or using alcohol, and entering locations where alcoholic beverages are the primary item for sale including liquor stores and bars.
Officers from the Habitual DUI Offender Stakeout Program spotted Roetter's vehicle parked outside a bar in Petaluma. After driving a minimal distance from the bar, officers stopped Roetter and conducted chemical testing. He was subsequently arrested with a blood alcohol level of 0.11 percent, above the legal limit in California.
Roetter is being charged with DUI with two prior convictions and violation of DUI probation. The Habitual DUI Offender Stakeout Program is funded by a grant through the California Office of Traffic Safety from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
According to Mercury News, Turner intentionally ran over her 48 year old boyfriend, Sendy Thomas, on January 9, 2010. Records show that Turner was drunk and had cocaine and marijuana in her system when she ran Thomas over. Turner's attorney stated that the woman feared Thomas and that he had jumped in front of Turner's car.
California City Attorney Crashes, Arrested for DUI
A Lakeport city attorney has been arrested for a California DUI after he hit a car and fled from the scene.
The Lake County Record Bee states that Steven John Brookes, 53, who works as a city attorney and operates a private practice, was driving his Volvo eastbound on Main Street Kelseyville when he crossed into the westbound lane, striking a Ford F-350 who was pulling out of a gas station. Brookes drove away but was later located on Konocti Road and was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. At 9:30pm Brookes was booked into county jail but release at 11:10pm.
The semi-truck was heading eastbound on the 101 Freeway around 6:10am near Laurel Canyon when it hit a center divider before crashing into a minivan. According to JusticeNewsFlash.com, the crash caused the minivan driver to sustain moderate injuries and both the driver and the trucker were taken to the local hospital for treatment.
Hugo Alberto Reynoso, 40, was arrested for driving under the influence on Lakeville Highway. According to the Petaluma360, Reynoso was spotted weaving and driving 78 mph in a 55 mph zone near Browns Lane.
Once stopped, the California Highway Patrol officer noticed signs of intoxication and performed field sobriety tests. Upon further investigation, an officer found out Reynoso was in violation of probation, driving without a license, had two previous DUI convictions and has been booked at a Sonoma County jail.
If you or someone you know has been arrested for DUI in California, contact our qualified DUI Defense Attorneys today.
Local police departments will be setting up California DUI checkpoints throughout the weekend in multiple locations.
These sobriety checkpoints are designed to protect the public by arrested motorists who are driving under the influence. This weekend, several cities will have officers doing DUI and driver's license checks. It is important to remember to not drink and drive. If you or someone you know has been arrested during a checkpoint, contact a qualified California DUI Defense Lawyer for more information regarding your specific case.
The list below includes several cities that will have DUI sobriety checkpoints; however, it is by no means a complete list. Check your local newspapers for more information about DUI checkpoints in your area.
Saturday Los Angeles: 8pm-2am - Vermont Ave, between Fifth & Sixth St.
Long Beach: 6pm-2am - east side of the city
Oxnard: 6pm-2am -multiple locations
Pleasanton: 7pm-2am - Santa Rita Road & Pimlico Dr.
Visalia: evening - undisclosed location
Judson Birza, winner of the last season's "Survivor" TV show, was skateboarding on the streets of Santa Monica when he was arrested and booked in jail for being under the influence.
According to TMZ, Birza was illegally riding his skateboard when officers stopped him and noticed that he was under the influence. Officers booked Birza for a DUI related warrant and violation of probation. He is currently being held on a $37,000 bail.
If you or someone you know has been arrested for a DUI while driving, on a boat, on a bicycle or even a skateboard, contact our California DUI Defense Lawyers for more information.
Donald Ray Wurster, 27, was charged with driving on a suspended license and being a habitual driver. Officers spotted Wurster driving Friday evening with three passengers in his car.
According to the Petaluma360.com, Wurster has had four convictions of driving without a license, a collision and six traffic violations in the past year. If convicted as a habitual traffic offender, Wurster could be looking at paying a $1,000 fine as well as spending 30 days in jail and having his license revoked.
If you or someone you know is charged with driving on a suspended license due to a prior DUI case, contact our qualified California DUI Defense Attorneys today.
64 Year Man Drives Wrong-Way, Causes DUI-Related Collision
Leslie Dayka, 64, from Santa Barbara was arrested and booked at the county jail for a Santa Barbara DUI after he side-swiped a vehicle while driving on the wrong side of the road.
LompcoRecord.com states that CHP received numerous phone calls about a vehicle driving the wrong-way northbound on Highway 101. The road was temporarily shut down after Dayka's 2001 VW sedan hit a 2007 Dodge sedan; there were no injuries reported.
If you or someone you know has been arrested for driving under the influence in or around Santa Barbara, contact knowledgeable California DUI Lawyer today.
Jake Harris, the young stay of Deadliest Catch continues to have legal woes as he failed to appear for a mandatory court date in his reckless driving case. A bench warrant was issued for his arrest on Wednesday. Mr. Harris's attorney has stated that it was a simple scheduling error and he would be clearing it up today. At the age of 24, Harris has experienced unthinkable tragedy after his father, Captain Phil Harris died earlier this year. If convicted of reckless driving and driving with a suspended he could face 13 months in jail.
If you are arrested for a California DUI, driving on a suspended license, reckless driving or other related charges and fail to appear at a court date, the consequences can be extremely serious. If a bench warrant is issued you could be arrested and placed in jail. Given the severity of the consequences, the first call you should make is to a qualified California DUI attorney who knows the law and will ensure that there are no failure to appears in your case. In most circumstances, the lawyer that you hire can appear at all court hearings meaning you may never have to step into a courtroom.
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