Orange County DUI Attorney Explains Field Sobriety Testing
Whenever you hear or read about a California DUI arrest or a DUI sobriety checkpoint, the phrase "field sobriety test" is often included. But what is a field sobriety test exactly? Our Orange County DUI Attorney want you to know what these tests involve, how they affect you and how hiring a reputable attorney can benefit you in your specific DUI case.
What is a Orange County DUI Field Sobriety Test?
A field sobriety test, or FST as it is often called, is a system of determining whether a motorist is under the influence of alcohol and or drugs. These tests have been developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and are often administered by an arresting officer either during a routine traffic stop or during a DUI sobriety checkpoint. Field sobriety tests are designed to test the subject's ability to perform simple mental and physical multitasking skills.
What different types of field sobriety tests are there?
There are several different types of driving under the influence FSTs that an officer may as a motorist he suspects has been driving under the influence.
The most common test often depicted in movies is the "walk-and-turn"; this test measures an individual's ability to follow directions and walk in a straight line. Other types include the "horizontal gaze nystagmust test" (where you are asked to follow an object with your eyes only), the "alphabet test" (where you may be asked to recite part of the alphabet) or even a counting test (where you must count backwards from a certain number, either odds or evens or any other combination) just to name a few.
How do FSTs affect you?
Although most arresting officers claim to be trained in administering DUI field sobriety test, most tests and results are based heavily on the officer's own opinion. Because of this, even if you believe you have passed the field sobriety test, an officer might arrest you due to the fact that they suspect you are under the influence.
On top of this, being asked to perform a field sobriety test in Orange County can be nerve-wracking in of itself even if you haven't been drinking. The way you may react to being put on the spot may result in an officer believing you have been driving drunk and you could be arrested.
How can a DUI attorneys can help?
Our Orange County DUI Lawyers have all been trained in administering DUI field sobriety test, know the guidelines that are associated with the way they should be administered and are ready to subpoena and question your arresting officer.
Our attorneys are devoted to getting you the best possible results in your specific DUI case, whether this is your first time Orange County DUI offense or you are being charged with a felony DUI in Orange County. Fill out our free Orange County DUI evaluation form today to have a dedicated attorney contact you directly to discuss the details of your case!
Our Orange County DUI Defense Lawyers have compiled the following list of DUI Checkpoints and DUI sobriety roving patrols to let you know when and where they will be occurring. However, most arresting officials announce the checkpoint shortly before it begins.
If you plan on drinking this Fourth of July weekend and want to avoid a DUI, have a designated driver or call a cab. There will be multiple roving DUI patrol officers that will be checking for drunk drivers without actually setting up a DUI checkpoint so it's important to drink responsibly.
Contact our OC DUI Attorneys if you are arrested for driving under the influence this coming weekend. We will answer any questions you have, go over the details of your case and provide you with a free quote.
Friday:
Aliso Viejo: 6:30pm - 2:30am - undisclosed location
Brea: 7pm-3am - undisclosed location
Glendora: evening - undisclosed location
Grand Terrace: 6pm-2am - city wide, all weekend
Inglewood: 7pm-3am - Manchester Blvd. at Kareem Court
Imperial Beach: 7:30pm-2:30am - 900 block of Palm Ave.
Lancaster: 6pm-2am - undisclosed location
Lemon Grove: 7pm-2:30am - 6900 block of Broadway
Livermore: evening - undisclosed location
Loma Linda: 6pm-2am - city wide, all weekend
Los Angeles: 8pm-2am - Devonshire area, Reseda Blvd & Nordhoff St.
Monterey Park: evening - undisclosed location
Napa: 6pm-all weekend - area freeways and highways
North Hollywood: 6pm-12 am - Lankershim Blvd. & Cumpston St.
Oakland: 6pm-2am - undisclosed location
Orange County: entire weekend - extra roving patrol for Brea, Buena Park, Garden Grove, Irvine, La Habra, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Orange, Placentia, Santa Ana, Yorba Linda
Pasadena: evening - undisclosed location
Redlands: 10pm-3am - 6th & 8th St.
Riverside: all weekend - city wide
Salinas: evening - undisclosed location
Santa Fe Springs: evening - undisclosed location
San Bernardino County: 7pm-1am - Adelanto & Redlands
San Diego: 9pm-4am - undisclosed location
Santa Monica: evening - undisclosed location
Saturday:
Baldwin Park: evening - undisclosed location
Escondido: 6pm-12am - undisclosed location
Irvine: 7pm-3am - Culver Dr.
Los Angeles: 8pm-2am - Figueroa St. & 40th Place
Napa - 6pm-1am - unincorporated Napa county, undisclosed location
Pomona: evening - undisclosed location
San Bernardino County: entire weekend - Roving patrol set for: Upland, Rialto, Victorville, Hesperia, Yucca Valley, 29 Palms, Redlands, Loma Linda, Grand Terrace, Rancho Cucamonga, Chino Hills, Chino, San Bernardino, Ontario, Fontana, Montclair, Highland and Yucaipa
San Diego: 9pm-4am - undisclosed location
San Jose: 9pm-3am - undisclosed location
Yucaipa: 6pm-2am - undisclosed location
Sunday:
Los Angeles: 12pm-8pm - Foothill and Harbor areas
Redlands: 10pm- 3am - city wide
Monday:
Redlands: 6pm- 2am - city wide
West Hollywood: 4pm-10pm - Pacific Coast Highway & Temescal Canyon Rd.
OC DUI Attorneys Providing DUI Checkpoint Locations for 6/24
This weekend, DUI Checkpoints will be abundant all throughout California. The list below is designed to inform you of some, but not, DUI sobriety checkpoints that will be occurring. Although checkpoints are supposed to be announced prior to their commencement, oftentimes that arrested officials do not post the time and location until shortly before the check point is supposed to occur.
If you find yourself arrested for driving under the influence at a DUI checkpoint, contact our Orange County DUI Attorneys; we have the experience and knowledge to handle any type of DUI case and will provide you with the best possible representation.
Friday:
Coachella: 7pm-1:30 - undisclosed location
Tustin: 6pm-2am - undisclosed location
Loma Linda: 6pm-2am - Redlands Blvd.
Los Angeles: 8pm-3am - Florence Ave. & Broadway
Los Angeles: 8pm-2am - Figueroa St., between 8th and 9th St.
Rancho Mirage: 8pm-2am - undisclosed location
Santa Clarita: 6pm-2am - undisclosed location
Santa Rosa: 7pm-1am - undisclosed location
Whittier: 7pm-3am - Florence Ave. & Ringwood Ave.
Vallejo: 6pm-11am - undisclosed location
Although most don't realize it, you can be arrested for a driving under the influence while operating any type of vehicle, whether it is a car, a boat, a bike or in this case, a plane.
The pilot of an AirTran flight was arrested for a DUI after a TSA manager smelled alcohol on his breath. Airport officers were called to administer a breathalyzer test, which came back at .05%.Similar to a commercial driving license, drivers or pilots cannot be over a .04% blood alcohol content level. According to AOL Travel, the AirTran captain has been suspended which the incident is being investigated.
If you have been arrested for being under the influence while operating any type of vehicle, contact our Orange County DUI Attorneys today to find out how we can help you. We have the experience and knowledge to answer any questions that you may have and to represent you throughout your entire case.
Check out the news video regarding the pilot being arrested for a DUI.
California DUI Checkpoints - Cinco de Mayo Weekend
Happy Cinco de Mayo!! Our Orange County DUI Attorneys have compiled the list below of all potential DUI checkpoints that will be going on starting tonight through the weekend.
DUI Checkpoints are designed to protect the public from drunk drivers; however some the arrests made are not done in accordance to specific DUI checkpoint guidelines. If you find yourself arrested during a DUI checkpoint, contact our Orange County DUI Lawyers to find out more information on how we can help you get the best possible representation.
A 23-year-old Orange County woman has been arrested on suspicion of a DUI after causing a head on collision on the I-5 freeway.
The Huntington Beach woman was driving on I-5, near Highway 33, around 9:15am when she crossed the center divider and collided head-on with a big rig. According to the Fresno Bee, the driver of the big rig, a 27-year-old from Compton, said he saw the vehicle coming towards him and he slowed down but was unable to avoid the crash.
Our Orange County DUI Attorneys have the experience and knowledge to handle any type of DUI charge, whether this is your first or you are a multiple DUI offender; contact us today to find out more information.
A California two-time DUI offender has been arrested on a third driving under the influence offense as well as being in violation of probation.
Clinton Hornsby, 30, was driving in his 1964 Plymouth Wagon, in front of a CHP officer, when he failed to make a full stop and ran through an intersection. According to Petaluma 360, the CHP officer noticed signs of intoxication, proceeded to investigate and found out that Hornsby had two prior DUI convictions and was in violation of probation.
Happy Easter!! Our Orange County DUI Lawyers want your weekend to be filled with family and fun and therefore, are providing you with a list of some, but not all, DUI checkpoints that may be around you. Please be aware of the times and locations and know that there may be other DUI sobriety checkpoints in other cities that we have not posted. Contact our OC DUI Attorneys if you are arrested for driving under the influence and we will answer any questions you may have and provide you with legal advice.
Friday, April 22
La Quinta: 8pm-2am - undisclosed location
Modesto: evening - undisclosed location
San Francisco: 8:30pm-early Saturday morning - 19th Ave. at Winston Dr., near the Stonestown Galleria
San Jacinto: 6pm-2am - undisclosed location
Santee: 8pm-3am - undisclosed location
Man Crashes Vehicle into Building in Garden Grove, Arrested for DUI
An accident in Garden Grove has resulted in a man being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence late Tuesday night.
A man, driving a pickup truck, was speeding on Knott St. when he ran a red light at West Chapman Ave and struck a vehicle in the left-hand turning lane on the other side of Knott St. According to the OC Register, the pickup truck then continued south for 100 yards before crashing into an abandoned scrapbooking store as 12072 Knott St. Both drivers were taken to a local hospital with minor injuries and the male pickup truck driver was arrested on suspicion of a California DUI.
A Costa Mesa DUI checkpoint resulted in six motorists being arrested for driving under the influence over the weekend.
Out of 2,127 vehicles that passed through the Newport Boulevard & 17th Street DUI Checkpoint, only 611 were actually screened. Out of these 611, only 6 were arrested for a DUI, 9 were asked to perform DUI field sobriety tests, 12 had their licenses investigated, 13 received citations and 11 vehicles were towed. The DUI checkpoint was paid for by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety and although these checkpoints are designed to protect the public from drunk drivers, they usually do not catch as many DUI drivers as one would expect and end up making the city money.
Contact our Orange County DUI Defense Attorneys if you have been arrested during a California DUI Checkpoint. Our lawyers will answer any questions that you may have and will provide you with legal advice that will help you make an informed decision.
If you plan on going out this weekend, please be aware of several California DUI Checkpoints that will be conducted. Police officers will be looking for signs of intoxication and will require motorists to perform field sobriety tests. If you are arrested for a DUI during a checkpoint, contact our Orange County DUI Defense Lawyers today.
California residents will be seeing several DUI/drivers license checkpoints throughout several cities starting today, Friday March 11th and going all the way through Sunday. These checkpoints are designed to protect the public and defer them from driving drunk. Officers will be looking for signs of intoxication and might require some motorists to go through a DUI field sobriety test.
Friday, March 11th: Hemet - 8:00opm - 2am - undisclosed location
Newport Beach - 9pm until 3am - northbound Dover Drive at 16th Street
Pacoima - 8pm - 2am - Van Nuys Blvd, between Osborne and Nordhoff Street - Friday
San Jacinto - 6pm-2am - undisclosed location
Saturday, March 12th: Bakersfield - evening - undisclosed location
Costa Mesa - 7pm-1am - Adams Avenue at Mesa Verde Drive West
Escondido - evening - undisclosed location
Huntington Beach - 9pm - evening - undisclosed location
Los Angeles - 6pm - 1am - Eastbound Manchester Ave between Broadway St. & Figueroa Street
Modesto - 10pm-4am - undisclosed location
San Jose - 9pm-3am - undisclosed location
Sunday, March 13th: Santa Monica - 6pm-10pm - unknown location
Plan on drinking in or around Newport Beach this weekend? Please be aware of an Orange County DUI Checkpoint on Friday, March 11th.
From 9pm until 3am, the Newport Beach police department will be conducting a DUI/ driver's license checkpoint. According to the Newport Beach Police news release, the checkpoint will occur on northbound Dover Drive at 16th Street. During the checkpoint, officers will be looking for obvious signs of intoxication and will have motorists conduct DUI field sobriety tests to confirm their suspicions.
According to a press release from the Costa Mesa Police Department, the checkpoint will occur between the hours of 6pm and 11 pm on the 2300 block of Placentia Avenue. Officers will be looking for signs of intoxication and will require motorists to perform field sobriety tests.
If you have been arrested for a DUI during a checkpoint, contact our California DUI Defense Lawyers today to find out more information.
MTV reality star Shane Sheckler has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in San Clemente.
The 18 year old "Life of Ryan" actor was driving erratically in his white GMC truck when officers pulled him over Saturday morning. OC Weekly states that Sheckler showed obvious signs of intoxication, was booked into a nearby jail but was released hours later.
A man suspected of driving under the influence crashed into a natural gas line in a La Habra neighborhood, forcing 70 people from 20 homes to evacuate Thursday evening.
The crash occurred at around 9:34pm when the SUV driver crashed into a fence, breaking the gas pipe and causing it to hiss. According to the Contra Costa Times, a worker at the scene states that the pressure was 30 pounds per square inch, meaning it was not a small leak but a "gusher". The gas pipe was finally shut off at 1:30am and the OC Register confirms residents were able to return to their homes early Friday morning.
Popular OC Bar Under Investigation For Too Many DUI's
A local Orange County bar is being investigated for the amount of drunk drivers that are pulled over once they have left the bar.
According to the Huntington Beach Independent, the Department of Alcohol Beverage Control is investigating Baja Sharkeez in downtown Huntington Beach after Police Chief Ken Small sent in a letter outlining his concerns. Based on the DUI arrest data, 72 Sharkeez customers were arrested for driving under the influence in a 22 month period. Sharkeez owner Ron Newman believes that the police are preying on his bar because it is popular and says that officers are constantly stationed outside of the bar, waiting to arrest patrons.
If you have been arrested for a DUI, contact our Orange County DUI Attorneys today to find out what we can do for you.
Raymond Carter, 29, is suspected of driving under the influence after the Porsche that he was driving at over 100 mph hit a curb, became airborne, hit a light pole and landed on its roof under the 241 toll road in Mission Viejo.
The OC Register states that both Carter and his 32-year-old passenger, Brandon Whitaker, were taken to the Mission Hospital where Carter is in a coma and Whitaker is in stable condition. Whitaker, from Lake Forest, informed officers at the scene of the crash that he has been drinking and authorities are investigating the cause of the crash whether they can arrest Carter for an Orange County DUI.
Beginning tonight, police officers will be conducting driver's license and sobriety checkpoints in multiple cities in California.
Throughout the entire weekend, officers will be looking for signs of intoxication and will be conducting field sobriety tests to those who appear to be under the influence of alcohol and or drugs.
The list provided below will inform you of the times and cities of a few scheduled DUI checkpoints. For your safety please do not drink and drive. If you are arrested during a DUI checkpoint, contact your California DUI Defense Lawyer immediately.
Friday: Carson - 7pm-3am - unknown location
Coachella - 7pm-2am - unknown location
Escondido - Evening - unknown location
Gardena - 7:30pm - 3:30am - El Segundo Blvd. at Halldale Avenue
Moreno Valley - 6pm-11:30pm - unknown location
Oakland - 6pm-2am - unknown location
Rialto - 7pm-1am - unknown location
San Diego - 10pm-5am - unknown location
Studio City - 8pm-2am - Ventura Blvd, between Coldwater Canyon Ave and Fairway Avenue
Saturday: Costa Mesa - 7pm-1am - Baker St at Bear Street
Fontana - 6pm-1:30am - unknown location
Pasadena - 7pm-3am - unknown location
Ventura - 8pm-3am - unknown location
Orange County City Ranks High For DUI Related Accidents
Among all cities in California, Huntington Beach has had the most DUI collisions in 2009.
According to the Huntington Beach Independent, the city ranked number one among other cities with populations between 100,000 and 250,000. A recent statement by the Office of Traffic Safety reports 195 people were injured or killed due to alcohol-related accidents. For the last 10 years, Huntington Beach has been in the top 10 cities with per-capita DUI collisions.
Francisco V. Santayo, 22, escaped a low-security Irvine jail during a mandated alcohol-abuse class. Santayo, along with 13 other inmates, were taken to a Spanish language class for an hour when jail officials noticed that only 13 inmates returned.
According to OC Register, a security guard on Irvine Boulevard noticed an orange jumpsuit-clad man getting into a red vehicle; once officers were notified, the vehicle had left the area. Officers believe that the getaway was pre-arranged. Santayo has a criminal history of property crime; however, he does not have any violent crimes and is not a threat to the community.
Huntington Beach Police Arrest 11 During Checkpoint
Eleven DUI's were given on Saturday evening, when more than 1,500 cars drove through a California sobriety checkpoint in Huntington Beach.
The Orange County Register states that on Beach Blvd. and Speer St., Huntington Beach police conducted 42 sobriety tests, handed out 10 citations for driving on a suspended license or not having a license and had 6 cars impounded. Between the hours of 9:30pm and 3a.m, officers worked diligently to protect the public by removing intoxicated motorists from the streets while handing out more than 500 Project Path pamphlets on the dangers of drinking and driving.
If you have been arrested during a DUI checkpoint, contact our California DUI Defense Attorneys today to find out how your case can be reduced.
OC Might Post Multiple DUI Offender Information on Facebook
Devin Dwyer, a Huntington Beach councilman, is trying to get the Police Department to post information and booking pictures from California DUI offenders up on a popular networking site.
According to the Huntington Beach Independent, voting will take place on Monday afternoon at the City Hall on whether the local police department will post information on Facebook. Dwyer believes that by posting multiple DUI offender's information will shame them into not repeating the offense as well as inform the public of those driving under the influence.
We believe that you deserve to have your name cleared before you end up on a social media sight; contact our California DUI Attorneys if you have been recently arrested.
Orange County will be seeing a DUI checkpoint tonight starting at 6pm. According to Best of OC Events, there will be a checkpoint in Costa Mesa, at 17th Street and Raymond Avenue.
Officers will be monitoring the checkpoint from 6pm through 11pm tonight and looking for signs of intoxication; if officers believe that you are, in fact, under the influence they will ask for you to perform sobriety tests.
Please enjoy your time in Orange County, but remember that drinking and driving never mix. If you are stopped and arrested at any checkpoint, you should contact a leading Orange County DUI Defense Attorney to check if the officers followed specific guidelines in administering both the stop and the field sobriety tests.
During the holiday season, law enforcement is cracking down on drunk drivers. In Orange County alone, there were 340 DUI arrests and 4 DUI related fatalities between Dec. 17th and Dec. 26th. Statewide, over 658 DUI arrests were made over the Christmas weekend. The Automotive Club states that over "211,000 drivers were arrested for the offense" and "more than 27,000 people were killed or injured in alcohol-related crashes last weekend". With an increase of 18% since 2001 in DUI arrests, Orange County residence need to be aware of the dangers of drinking while driving.
To raise awareness and protect drivers during the end of the year, the campaign "Avoid" is designed to maximizing enforcement through January 2nd. Together with California Highway Patrol and the Orange County Sheriff's Department, police departments will be making sure to keep drunk drivers off of the roads.
Several agencies are providing free services to decrease the dangers of drunk driving.
Automotive Club is offering a free Tipsy Tow service starting Dec. 31st at 6 p.m. to Jan. 1st, 6 a.m. Contact the Automotive Club at 1-800-400-4AAA for a free tow home up to 7 miles.
Orange County Transportation Authority is offering free bus rides starting Dec. 31st at 6 p.m. to Jan. 1st, 2:30am
Keep yourself and those around you safe this holiday season by taking precautions before going out and drinking. Assign a friend as a designated driver or make prior arrangements in getting picked up. If needed, contact the Automotive Club or OCTA for free New Years Eve drunk driving services.
Orange County DUI suspect sentenced to 9 years in prison
On January 10 at around 2:00 am, Matthew Van McDaniel crashed his Mercedes-Benz S550 into a tree at the James Musick Correctional Facility in Irvine. When Orange County Sheriffs tried to detain McDaniel he punched one in the face. McDaniel pleaded guilty to 2 felonies including aggravated assault on an officer and misdemeanor DUI charges. His nine year prison sentence is a negotiated plea deal with the Orange County District Attorney's office. McDaniel was facing 24 to 28 years in prison due to his prior felony assault with a deadly weapon.
Driving under the influence in Orange County can have serious consequences, depending on the charges you could face jail time, hefty fines, a lengthy alcohol program and a license suspension. If there are felony charges you could face a state prison sentence. It is important not to give up hope. We can help. Call our offices at 888-444-7210 if you have been arrested for an Orange County DUI and we can assist you with all aspects of your case.
Lake Forest DUI suspect arrested after crashing into two cars
Late last month at the corner of Rockfield Boulevard and El Toro Road Henry Roy Buzina, 66, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Orange County when officers alleged he crashed into two vehicles. The other two vehicles, a Jeep and Porsche both reported minor damages. Buzina's blood alcohol level came back at nearly twice the legal limit.
If you are facing Orange County DUI charges the first call you should make is to a top drunk driving defense attorney who knows the law and will fight hard to get you the best possible outcome in your case. It is important to know that you only have ten calendar days to request a stay on the automatic suspension of your license. Contact our team of dedicated Orange County DUI defense lawyers within ten days of your arrest and we will contact the DMV for you.
27-year-old Jeffrey Scott Marshall was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence in Orange County late last month when his Infinity G35 struck a Ford F150 causing it to hit a pedestrian. The victim was taken to the Western Medical Center in Santa Ana after sustaining a head injury. The accident occurred at 12:11 am on the residential street of Placentia Avenue, north of 17th street. According to Costa Mesa Police Department, the 56 year old victim had stepped out of his Ford F150 to open a gate when the Infinity hit the F150 causing it to veer into him.
An Orange County DUI with injuries could have serious consequences. Depending on the severity of the injuries you could face felony charges. If you are charged with a felony Orange County DUI you may be required to complete state prison time as a condition of your sentence. No matter what the circumstances of your Orange County DUI case - you need to speak with an attorney immediately. Call our offices toll free today at 888-444-7210 to speak with a leading Orange County DUI defense lawyer now.
Man arrested for Orange County DUI after hitting parked car
Last Wednesday a 22 year old man was arrested for driving under the influence in Orange County after he allegedly lost control of his vehicle and hit a parked car. The impact caused the driver to rollover landing on its roof. The accident occurred on West Elm Avenue in a residential neighborhood of Fullerton. The driver had minor injuries as a result of the impact.
Orange County is notoriously strict on driving under the influence cases. If you are involved in an Orange County DUI with accident the consequences can be grave. Even if the accident is one in which there were no injuries juries often consider the possible scenarios that could have happened. The first call you should make if you are arrested for an Orange County DUI is to a leading OC drunk driving defense attorney.
Last September Tawny Kitaen was arrested for driving under the influence in Orange County. Newport Beach police department announced that the former Bachelor Party actress was driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in Newport Beach. Kitaen has had a number of legal issues and battled with drugs including a stint on the VH1 show "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew."
While the news and gossip pages are riddled with stories of celebrities getting California DUIs, the reality is that it occurs every day to everyday people. Getting a California DUI can affect all aspects of your life. Unfortunately you could be facing a lengthy license suspension, potential jail time and hefty fines. If you are arrested for an Orange County DUI call our offices today.
Orange County gears up for Cinco de Mayo with DUI checkpoints
Cinco de Mayo is traditionally a drinking holiday. Along with St. Patrick's Day and New Years Eve, Cinco de Mayo ranks high among the list of days which have the most intoxicated drivers on the road. The Fullerton Police Department has announced that they will place a DUI checkpoint at the 200 block of E. Commonwealth Avenue from 6:00 pm until midnight on Cinco de Mayo in an effort to arrest those allegedly driving under the influence.
If you are arrested for an Orange County DUI you may think that you have no options. The truth is that a leading Orange County DUI Defense Attorney can assist you with understanding the law and presenting defenses for your case. Checkpoints are subject to numerous laws in order to not be in violation of state and federal laws, so understanding these laws is key to getting a successful outcome in your case. If you are arrested for driving under the influence in Orange County call our offices for a free initial case consultation.
Orange County DUI Attorneys attend Bar Meeting on DUI Court
Orange County DUI attorneys Thomas Wallin and Frances Prizzia were in attendance at the Orange County Bar Association Meeting to hear Judge Biggs speak in regards to DUI court. DUI court is an intensive program that is monitored by the Orange County Superior Court. As an alternative to mandatory jail time, DUI court is beneficial to those who are facing an addiction to alcohol. While DUI court is not advocated for every person charged with an Orange County DUI, under the right circumstances it serves as the most successful alternative to a mandatory jail sentence. With meetings similar to AA and an SB-38 multiple offense alcohol program, good candidates are those who have received second or third DUIs in a short amount of time.
To learn more about the benefits of DUI court, contact our team of knowledgeable Orange County drunk driving lawyers. We are dedicated to DUI defense and will give you a free consultation regarding your case. Don't wait, contact us today.
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.
Woman charged with gross vehicular manslaughter with prior DUI convictions in Orange County
Suzanne Carlson, 27 of Mission Viejo went to trial in Westminster for second-degree murder. Ms. Carlson who has three prior drunk driving charges is on trial with her fourth DUI after rear ending a semi which killed her passenger in January 2007. Ms. Carlson and Scott Turner were seen drinking for over 2 hours in a Rancho Santa Margarita restaurant when Ms. Carlson drove Turner's Infinite on the 91 freeway and crashed it into a Fed-Ex truck. Allegedly, her BAC was a .22% which is three times the legal limit according to prosecutors.
Deadly car accidents are shocking and devastating, especially if someone was driving while intoxicated. Gross vehicular manslaughter is a serious crime and it will affect your life forever and the families involved. It is important that you hire an attorney that dedicates his practice to DUI defense. If you or someone you know has been charged with felony DUI in Orange County, please contact us at 888-444-7210 for a free consultation.
Orange County resident charged with gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated after causing drunk driving fatality
The California Highway Patrol has released information regarding the fatal accident that occurred early Sunday morning on the I-10 freeway. A 42 year old woman was rear-ended by Thomas Vanauken from Anaheim while he was allegedly driving drunk. A witness to the accident indicated that Vanauken was travelling at more than 120 miles per hour when he collided with the 1995 Mitsubishi.
Vanauken faces a number of charges including gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, driving while intoxicated and causing injury or death. The 42 year old Ontario woman driving the Mitsubishi was pronounced dead shortly after being taken to the hospital. One of her passengers also suffered moderate injuries.
Fatal car accidents can affect your entire life. Especially if you are found to be under the influence of alcohol, the penalties can be devastating. The most important thing you can do if you are facing California DUI charges is hire a qualified Orange County Drunk Driving Defense Attorney.
Labor Day Weekend Means More Orange County DUI Checkpoints
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.
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