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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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