A Saturday night checkpoint in Fresno at the intersection of Ashlan Avenue and Millbrook Avenue netted 8 arrests and the impounding of 34 vehicles. All eight were arrested for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. This comes after a number of attempts in the county to crack down on Fresno drunk driving after the holidays. Receiving a Fresno DUI can affect your entire life. From the financial burden to looking at jail time, there are a number of decisions that need to be made quickly. The most important thing that you can do immediately after being arrested for driving under the influence in Fresno is hire a qualified DUI Defense Attorney. Our team of dedicated Fresno drunk driving lawyers will assist you with all aspects of your case.

Posted by Thomas Wallin at 8:37 AM | Permalink

Thanksgiving and the holiday season in general make for dangerous road conditions due to the high number of drivers, alcohol consumption, tired drivers and weather conditions. The state and local police department will be out in numbers in order to make sure that your holiday traveling is as safe as possible. There are a number of ways in which you can drive safely and prevent more accidents. While you know not to drive too fast, you should also know not to drive too slowly. If you are not keeping up with traffic then you can easily cause traffic accidents. Slow drivers can also be a sign of an impaired driver, so it's important to stay within five to ten MPH of the speed limit. It's important to not drive while you are tired because your reaction time will be slower. Driving while fatigued is similar to driving while inebriated. Do take the time to rest or have another, alert person drive. California DUI Checkpoints will be around during the Thanksgiving holiday. Be aware of not giving the police any reason to cite you at a checkpoint. It isn't just drinking and driving that you should be aware of, but also simple driving tasks like wearing your seatbelt. Holidays like Thanksgiving can be a time for many car accidents that can result in fatal ends if drivers are not careful and smart. It's important to be aware and alert while driving safely. Do not make choices that will give the police a reason to pull you over.

Posted by Thomas Wallin at 8:21 AM | Permalink

Shayne Lamas was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence this weekend in Venice. She claims to have had one drink prior to being stopped at a DUI checkpoint. The breath device given to her at the scene reflected a Blood Alcohol level over a .08%. She was arrested at the scene. The former Bachelor starlet is 24 years old. Drunk driving in Los Angeles is a serious offense. You can face a license suspension, hefty fine and even jail time. It is important that if you are arrested for driving under the influence in Los Angeles you hire a qualified LA DUI Defense attorney who understands the law and will doing everything they can to get you the best possible outcome in your case. Call our team of dedicated Los Angeles Drunk Driving Defense Lawyers now for a free consultation.

Posted by Thomas Wallin at 8:08 AM | Permalink

Orange County, home to picturesque coast line and perfect weather for Labor Day weekend Barbeques is also home to a number of DUI Checkpoints. Orange County DUI Checkpoints are scheduled to be set up in Dana Point, Newport Beach and La Habra. Due to the high number of travelers and drinking associated with this holiday, all available California Highway Patrol Officers will be on heightened awareness for those driving under the influence in Orange County. To learn more about the planned Orange County DUI Checkpoints during Labor Day Weekend visit CHP Cracking Down on Drunk Drivers During Holiday Weekend. California arresting officers are required to follow a number of strict guidelines in order to secure a Constitutional DUI Checkpoint. First, the public must be given advance notice of when and where a checkpoint is going to be set up. Next, the arresting agency must follow a "neutral mathematical formula" when pulling over the vehicles. Finally a legal out must be provided for all drivers prior to arriving at the California DUI Checkpoint. An experienced California DUI Defense Attorney will know the laws associated with sobriety checkpoints and will tell you what defenses arise in your case. It is important to hire a dedicated Orange County Drunk Driving Defense Lawyer immediately after being arrested for a California DUI so that the DMV can be contacted to protect your driving privileges and a strong defense can be built in your case.

Posted by Thomas Wallin at 6:05 AM | Permalink