Celebrity TAWNY KITAEN was arrested for DUI (drunk driving) in Newport Beach in Orange County in Sep, 09 and has been recently charged with driving under the influence (DUI). She was stopped by Orange County police officer near Newport Beach Orange County in California. She was allegedly driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence. She has been charged with DUI. If convicted, she could face six months in jail and big fine. She also had a prior drug crime charge with cocaine in Orange County, California in 2006 and was charged with felony drug possession then.
Under California law, DUI or driving under the influence has two separate statutes: California Vehicle Code Section 23152 (a), and Vehicle Code Section 23152 (b). Penalities and punishment by the court for a California DUI / drunk driving charge is different from the DMV charge. California DUI or drunk driving charges involve two charges: One is with California court, and the other one is with California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
If you have been arrested for drunk driving anywhere in Southern California, whether it is in Orange County, Newport Beach, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Santa Ana, Laguna Beach, Westminster, Los Angeles, or you are in California from other state, you only have 10 days to request a DMV hearing from the date you were arrested. Your driver license will be automatically suspended if you fail to do so.
If you or someone you know has been accused of DUI, either a misdemeanor DUI or feloney DUI offense, it is important to consult an experienced Orange County DUI attorney and Orange County criminal defense attorney to defend you for your right and freedom.
How an Orange County DUI Defense Attorney can help your DUI Defense ?
Orange County DUI Defense attorneys at Law offices of Michael L. Guisti are highly effective attorneys in the specialized area of DUI or drunk driving defense. We have represented clients in all areas of DUI cases, from misdemeanor DUI (such as first offense DUI, second offense DUI) charges to felony DUI (such as multiple dui charges or felony vehicular manslaughter cases). Our Orange County DUI attorney Michael Guisti has successfully represented hundreds of clients who have been accused of DUI charges and he is able to help client get the charges reduced or dismissed.
If you have recently been arrested in Orange County, California for DUI, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, driving while intoxicated or drunk driving, it is highly recommended that you contact a skilled Orange County DUI defense attorney at Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti as soon as possible at 714-530-9690 or visit us at www.topcalifornialawyer.com.
