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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If you are convicted of driving under the influence in Sacramento, Los Angeles, Alameda or Tulare counties after July 1 you will have to install an ignition interlock device on your car. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the bill into law stating his hopes to deter driving under the influence. Those convicted of first offense DUIs out of the pilot counties after July 1 will have to install a device which requires you to blow into a tube in order for the car to start. This test program is slated to last through 2015 and will be evaluated at that time. The cost of installing the ignition interlock device will be $75 or more with monthly maintenance fees of $50 or more. Most people will have to pay full cost with some exceptions for low income clients. If you have been arrested in one of the pilot counties you are likely going to be subject to this new law. The harsh ignition interlock requirement on first offenders is required for 5 months and for a second offender 12 months. To find out more about this law and other changes effective July 1, 2010 call our team of qualified DUI defense lawyers at 888-444-7210.

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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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Corey Dillon, a former New England Patriot was arrested for drunk driving in Los Angeles last Wednesday morning. He was driving a red Chevrolet Camero with paper plates when deputies stopped him to check his registration. Deputies claim Dillon displayed objective symptoms of being under the influence of alcohol. After being arrested for a Los Angeles DUI, Dillon was released with a citation to appear on June 21, 2010. A Los Angeles DUI can be very detrimental to a person's career and their relationships. The first call you should make is to a qualified Los Angeles drunk driving defense attorney. Our team of knowledgeable LA DUI Lawyers understands the complicated drunk driving laws and can represent you at both the DMV hearing and through the Los Angeles County Superior Court.

Posted by Thomas Wallin at 10:23 AM | Permalink

Craigslist is in the news in regards to the new trend on busting drunk drivers. According to the DUI Busters they go out to bars and spend time looking for individuals that have had too much to drink. Then the "DUI Busters" follow them out to their cars and pursue the drunk driver and call 9-1-1. One DUI Buster even admitted that they will lie to dispatch that they saw the driver almost hit a car or they are swerving. If you are someone you know is being charged with driving under the influence in Southern California, please contact criminal defense attorney Thomas Wallin at 886-857-5900.

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