Nancy Nevins was the lead singer of a band called Sweetwater, a band who had opened for Woodstock. They had been performing with legendary bands, making albums and making T.V. appearances. Then, in the winter of 1969, while Nevins was driving with one of her friends, an accident shut down…
Orange County DUI Lawyer Blog
What Happens Once You Get a DUI in California?
If you are charged with a DUI or alcohol is a contributing factor in an accident you caused, the court or the DMV will likely sentence you to an alcohol program or class. These are the different types of programs: If you get a reckless driving charge with alcohol as…
Orange County DUI Arrests over Labor Day Weekend
Between Friday night and Monday morning in Orange County, about 73 people were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Last year, there were only about 67 arrests during the same time period. Officers did a good job of patrolling the area and setting up DUI checkpoints, which prevented…
Drunk Porsche Driver Crashes into Ferrari Driver in Orange County
Jeffrey David Kirby was driving home drunk in the early morning hours in March in his Porsche when he collided with a Ferrari driven by Charles David Lewis in Newport Beach. Lewis, one of the founders of a mixed martial arts clothing line, died at the scene of the crime.…
Actress Joyce DeWitt Charged with Driving Under the Influence
Three’s Company actress Joyce DeWitt was pulled over during the July 4th weekend in El Segundo, California. Officers observed DeWitt commit a traffic violation so they pulled her over. Officers noticed she looked intoxicated and after administering field sobriety tests, they concluded that she was driving under the influence. Last…
Actress Lori Petty Pleads No Contest to DUI in California
In May of this year, actress Lori Petty was arrested for a DUI in which she hit a skateboarder with her car. She was arrested on May 30 in Venice CA after she was pulled over for a DUI and was charged with a DUI with injury, a DUI above…
Orange County DUI Checkpoints During Labor Day Weekend
This weekend, officers will be regulating traffic and checking for drives who are not wearing seat belts, who are speeding and who may be driving under the influence. In Orange County during Labor Day weekend last year, around 67 people were arrested on suspicion of DUI. California DUI rates are…
Westminster City Councilman Pleads Guilty to DUI
As previously mentioned, Westminster City Councilman Andy Quach had been charged with a DUI in August when he crashed his car into a power pole, knocking out power to 300 Westminster residents. Officers say that his blood alcohol level was a .26% which is three times the legal limit. As…
George Michael Detained for Possible DUI
Earlier this month, singer George Michael slammed into a truck on a British highway and was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The truck driver said Michael was speeding over 100 mph and weaving in and out of lanes. After the accident occurred, Michael came to…
Dodger Ronald Belisario Charged with DUI
In June, Dodger’s relief pitcher Ronald Belisario was pulled over by California Highway Patrol in Pasadena for driving while talking on a cell phone. After being pulled over, officers realized he was intoxicated so he was immediately arrested and charged with a DUI. He was released on $5,000 bail. Last…