A conviction of DUI carries severe and long lasting effects on a person’s life. An experienced DUI defense attorney can help to minimize the consequences of being arrested and charged with driving under the influence. DUI, or driving under the influence, charges are typically charged as misdemeanors. However, some DUI’s…
Several police deparatments in Orange County will be conducting DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols throughout the upcoming holiday period. This will extend through and including New Years Eve. In Irvine, a checkpoint is scheduled to take place along Culver Drive and Farwell Avenue beginning at 8:00 p.m. Friday. The checkpoint…
DUI with Injury is considered a “wobbler”. Which means it may be filed as either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending upon the nature of the injuries. There is the “broken bone rule.” If the victim involved in the accident suffers a broken bone, the prosecution can and most likely…
In California, if you have a driver’s license, you are obligated to take a chemical, breath or urine test if you are arrested for DUI or DWI. There are consequences to refusing to take a chemical test. However, there are also defenses and anyone who is being charged with DUI…
There are many things that the Court should take into consideration when the prosecution is presenting the results of a field sobriety test. There are a number of things that can affect a person’s performance when being asked to perform a roadside field sobriety test. First, anyone who is pulled…
In California, you may be charged with misdemeanor hit and run if you: 1) leave the scene of an accident; 2) without first identifying yourself to the other party or parties involved, and 3) another’s property was damaged in the accident. Hit and run becomes more serious when charged with…
Anyone who has been convicted of a DUI can have the conviction expunged. The only requirements are that you were placed on probation and that you successfully completed your probation. At the end of the probation period, you can petition for the court to expunge your conviction. If you had…
AB1601 signed into law effective 2012, gives judges discretion to revoke a person’s driving privilege for a 10 year period, following a 3rd conviction for DUI within 10 years. As an Orange County DUI Defense Attorney, it is important to understand that the new law affects not only third time…
Westminster is one of many Orange County police departments that has a program requiring drunk drivers involved in a collision to pay for costs related to emergency response. The Westminster City Counsel recently voted unanimously to clarify the types of situations and costs for which drunk drivers could be billed.…
A 17 year old boy has been arrested in Anaheim, California, and is being accused of driving while intoxicated and hitting and killing two homeless women. This young man is facing serious charges that will effect the rest of his life. An aggressive Orange County California criminal defense attorney can…