Several Orange County Cities Amongst State's Worst for Alcohol-Related Traffic Accidents If you’ve ever wondered why there are so many Orange County DUI attorneys a recent statistic might just shed a little light on that subject. According to a study by the California Office of Traffic Safety done in 2010, Orange County cities are amongst […]
How Is The DMV Hearing Different From The DUI Charge In Court In California? If you have been arrested for an alcohol related Dui in California then you are immediately facing two completely separate “cases”—one with the court and one with the DMV. Many people in this situation are confused as to why they are […]
Riverside DUI Lawyer explains PC 23152 Riverside DUI Lawyer explains that California continues to assert its zero tolerance policy when it comes to driving under the influence crimes. In California, driving under the influence is codified under California Vehicle Section 23152. This code section states that a person is guilty of driving under the influence […]
Do I have to install an IID after three years of probation from a DUI? Generally, yes. If you were arrested for a DUI after July 1, 2010 in one of the four counties participating in the “pilot program,” you are required to install an ignition interlock device (“IID”) on every vehicle you own. This […]
5 Alternative Ways to Avoid a Jail Sentence for a DUI in Riverside County A defense attorney from Wallin & Klarich can request alternative sentences for potential jail terms in Riverside County. If you are charged and convicted of a DUI, these are some alternatives in lieu of going to jail and or prison. 1. […]
Driving Patterns That Indicate Impairment The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration “NHTSA” has a “DUI Detection Guide” that was written to help the police with detecting and arresting impaired drivers. The guide lists numerous “cues” that they believe are suggestive of impairment. The guide lists 24 indicators that the NHTSA tells the police they should […]
Stopped for Suspicion of DUI - Vehicle Code Section 23152 A DUI, or driving under the influence charge, is one of the most common criminal offenses, and law enforcement patrols the roads more frequently during the holiday season to stop suspected intoxicated drivers. A person can be charged with a regular DUI under two statutes. […]
A Defendant’s Refusal to Take Preliminary Alcohol Screening Test Does Not Show Consciousness of Guilt Due to a recent decision handed down by the California Courts of Appeal, 1st District, a DUI defendant’s refusal to take a preliminary alcohol screening (PAS) test may not be admitted in court as evidence of the defendant’s consciousness of […]
California Man Pleads No Contest To Seventh Dui In 10 Years – California Penal Code Section 23152 It was recently reported that a Sacramento man plead guilty to his seventh DUI in 10 years and was sentenced to three years in jail and four years probation. Mark Trevino, 27, started drinking at age 14 and […]
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