Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog

Santa Ana, Orange County - At least one DUI checkpoint is planned for Orange County this weekend with a few more throughout Southern California this weekend.

Records show for Friday evening in Santa Ana in the area of First Street between Bristol and Fairview the Santa Ana Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint.

In Hollywood the Los Angeles Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at Hollywood Blvd. between Gower and Bronson between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m.

If you know of any specific DUI checkpoints in Orange County, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside or San Diego occurring this weekend or anytime during the week please let us know on our Facebook page.

The number one question asked to Santa Ana criminal attorney Michael L. Guisti is, "what if I see a DUI checkpoint ahead, can I legally turnaround and refuse to go through a DUI checkpoint without being pulled over?"

The answer, explains Guisti, if you see a DUI checkpoint ahead, yes, you do have the legal right to turnaround and not go through it, however, when you turnaround just make sure you're not breaking any traffic laws.

So many times, Guisti says, somebody approaching a DUI checkpoint will make a sudden U-turn crossing over the double yellow lines, which gives police the right to pull you over, and if you're not drunk driving you'll likely face a traffic ticket.

Even if you didn't violate any traffic laws Guisti says police can pull you over if they think you're driving drunk, or if you have some issue with your car, like a taillight out.

Sometimes, according to Guisti, if you're able to turn around without breaking any traffic laws some police departments will keep squad cars posted along the opposite side of the street and nearby side streets to give the intimidating impression you're going to be pulled over if you turn around and refuse to go through their DUI checkpoint. Other times police will simply block off entries to side streets and even block legal U-turns with orange cones to ensure you go through their DUI checkpoint, according to Guisti.

As long as you turned around legally and didn't break any traffic laws there should be no reason you should be pulled over, says Guisti, and if you were pulled-over consider contacting a professional attorney right away.

Now if you have been arrested for DUI, whether at a DUI checkpoint or during a routine pullover, understand you have several defense options, says Guisti, and it's not as cut-and-dry as it may seem.

First off it's very important to understand that if you've been arrested for alleged drunk driving you have only ten days to contact the Irvine DMV for a drivers license hearing, and when you hire a Southern California DUI lawyer they'll set up the hearing and delay suspension hearings so they can prepare a stellar DMV case for you, says Guisti.

Two things DUI attorneys look at in DUI cases, police cannot simply stop you based on a "gut-feeling," but rather must have a compelling reason and if there was no compelling reason then your case should be dismissed, and the second thing DUI defense lawyers look at is, if the DUI test were accurate and within regulation, says Guisti.

To the second point, Guisti says, DUI tests are notoriously flawed, but under Title 17 the way the tests are administered and blood tests are handled must follow very strict guidelines, and if police even slightly break the rules or it's found the test couldn't provide an accurate reading as outlined in Title 17 then your case is dismissed.

Another very important point, if you enter a DUI checkpoint and you're caught driving without a license or driving on a suspended license police can cite you and impound your car.

If you had trouble at DUI checkpoints you must call our Orange County DUI attorney experts at the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti right now at 888-478-8999 so we can examine your charge, investigate the arresting police officer's action and ensure justice for you.

The Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti have over a decade of experience winning cases for our clients accused of DUI in the courts of Orange County, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and San Diego.

Our goal is to win your DUI case for you, and we'll settle for nothing less, so please call us now.

Huntington Beach, Orange County - With Thanksgiving week ahead many people are making preparations for dinners and parities for the holiday weekend, and local police departments are making their own preparations to crackdown on drunk drivers.

Law enforcement agencies in Orange County and throughout Southern California are planning for various DUI checkpoints and DUI saturated patrols during the long holiday weekend in hopes of catching those driving drunk.

[If you know of any specific DUI checkpoints in Orange, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside or San Diego Counties on Halloween night please let us know on our Facebook page.]

Now driving back home from the holiday festivities if you happen to see a DUI checkpoint ahead do you have the legal right to turnaround and refuse to go through a DUI checkpoint?

Huntington Beach criminal attorney Michael L. Guisti explains if you see a DUI checkpoint ahead you do have the legal right to turnaround and not go through it, however, when you turnaround just make sure you're not breaking any traffic laws.

Many times over, Guisti says, somebody approaching a DUI checkpoint will suddenly make a U-turn crossing over the double yellow lines, which gives police the right to pull you over.

Guisti says police can pull you over if they think you're driving drunk, or if you have some issue with your car, like a taillight out, expect to be pulled over.

Sometimes, according to Guisti, if you're able to turn around without breaking any traffic laws some police departments will keep squad cars posted along the opposite side of the street and nearby side streets to give the intimidating impression you're going to be pulled over if you turn around and refuse to go through their DUI checkpoint. Other times police will simply block off entries to side streets and even block legal U-turns with orange cones to ensure you go through their DUI checkpoint, according to Guisti.

As long as you turned around legally and didn't break any traffic laws there should be no reason you should be pulled over, says Guisti.

Now if you have been arrested for DUI, whether at a DUI checkpoint or during a routine pullover, understand you have several defense options, says Guisti.

First off it's very important to understand that if you've been arrested for alleged drunk driving you have only ten days to contact the Irvine DMV for a drivers license hearing, and when you hire a Southern California DUI lawyer they'll set up the hearing and delay suspension hearings so they can prepare a stellar DMV case for you, says Guisti.

Two things DUI attorneys look at in DUI cases is if you were lawfully pulled-over, because police cannot simply stop you based on a "gut-feeling," but rather must have a compelling reason, and the second thing DUI defense lawyers look at is if the DUI test were accurate and within regulation, says Guisti.

To the second point, Guisti says, DUI tests are notoriously flawed, but under Title 17 the way the tests are administered and blood tests are handled must follow very strict guidelines, and if police even slightly break the rules or it's found the test couldn't provide an accurate reading as outlined in Title 17 then your case is dismissed.

Another very important point, if you enter a DUI checkpoint and you're caught driving without a license or driving on a suspended license police can cite you and impound your car.

If you or somebody you know are facing a DUI charge call the drunk driving defense experts Orange County DUI attorney specialists at the Law Office of Michael L. Guisti right now at 888-478-8999 so we can examine your charge, investigate the arresting police officer's action and ensure justice for you.

Huntington Beach, Orange County - This past holiday weekend law enforcement was very aggressive with dozens of DUI checkpoints in Orange County and throughout Southern California.

[If you know of any upcoming DUI checkpoints in Orange, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside or San Diego Counties this week please let us know on our Facebook page.]

If you happen to see a DUI checkpoint ahead do you have the legal right to turnaround?
Huntington Beach criminal attorney Michael L. Guisti explains if you see a DUI checkpoint ahead you do have the legal right to turn around and not go through it, however, when you turnaround just make sure you're not breaking any traffic laws.

If you've been arrested at a DUI checkpoint in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties understand you have rights and several defense options, says Guisti.

It's also very important to understand that if you've been arrested for drunk driving you have only ten days to contact the Irvine DMV for a drivers license hearing, and when you hire a Southern California DUI lawyer they'll set up the hearing and delay suspension hearings so they can prepare a stellar DMV case for you, says Guisti.

Two things DUI attorneys look at in DUI cases is, if you were lawfully pulled-over, because police cannot simply stop you based on a "gut-feeling," but rather must have a compelling, concrete reason, and the second thing DUI defense lawyers look at is if the DUI test were accurate and within regulation, says Guisti.

To the second point, Guisti says, DUI tests are notoriously flawed, but under Title 17 the way the tests are administered and blood tests are handled must follow very strict guidelines, and if police even slightly break the rules or it's found the test couldn't provide an accurate reading as outlined in Title 17 then your case is dismissed.

If you or somebody you know are facing a DUI charge call the drunk driving defense experts Orange County DUI attorney specialists at the Law Office of Michael L. Guisti right now at 888-478-8999 so we can examine your charge, investigate the arresting police officer's action and ensure justice for you.

Fullerton, Orange County - DUI checkpoints in Orange County and throughout Southern California have been far, few and in-between in the past couple of weeks

Based on information gathered from law enforcement agencies there appears to be no DUI checkpoints planned for this weekend.

Orange County DUI attorney Michael L. Guisti explains that it's likely Orange County and Southern California law enforcement are probably preparing for massive DUI checkpoints towards Halloween weekend.

[If you know of any other DUI checkpoints in Orange, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside or San Diego Counties please let us know on our Facebook page.]

If you happen to see a DUI checkpoint ahead do you have the legal right to turnaround?

Guisti explains if you see a DUI checkpoint ahead you do have the legal right to turn around and not go through it, however, when you turnaround just make sure you're not breaking any traffic laws.

Many times over, Guisti says, somebody approaching a DUI checkpoint will suddenly make a U-turn crossing over the double yellow lines, which gives police the right to pull you over.

Guisti says police can pull you over if they think you're driving drunk, or if you have some issue with your car like a taillight out expect to be pulled over.

Sometimes, according to Guisti, if you're able to turn around without breaking any traffic laws some police departments will keep squad cars posted along the opposite side of the street and nearby side streets to give the intimidating impression you're going to be pulled over if you turn around and refuse to go through their DUI checkpoint. Other times police will simply block off entries to side streets and even block legal U-turns with orange cones to ensure you go through their DUI checkpoint, according to Guisti.

Also if you enter a DUI checkpoint and you're caught driving without a license or driving on a suspended license police can cite you and impound your car.

If you or somebody you know are facing a DUI charge call the Orange County DUI attorney specialists at the Law Office of Michael L. Guisti right now at 888-478-8999 so we can examine your charge, investigate the arresting police officer's action and ensure justice for you.

Costa Mesa, Orange County - We know of at least two DUI checkpoints happening this weekend in Orange County.

On Friday evening there will be a San Juan Capistrano DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location between 6:30 p.m. and 2:30 a.m.

On Saturday evening there will be a Costa Mesa DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location between 6 p.m. and 2 a.m.

[If you know of any other DUI checkpoints in Orange, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside or San Diego Counties please let us know on our Facebook page.]

A question commonly asked to our Orange County DUI attorney specialists is, if you see a DUI checkpoint ahead do you have the legal right to turnaround?

Orange County DUI lawyer Michael L. Guisti explains if you see a DUI checkpoint ahead you do have the legal right to turn around and not go through it, however, when you turnaround just make sure you're not breaking any traffic laws.

Many times over, Guisti says, somebody approaching a DUI checkpoint will suddenly make a U-turn crossing over the double yellow lines, which gives police the right to pull you over.

Guisti says police can pull you over if they think you're DUI, or if you have some issue with your car like a taillight out expect to be pulled over.

Sometimes, according to Guisti, if you're able to turn around without breaking any traffic laws some police departments will keep squad cars posted along the opposite side of the street and nearby side streets to give the intimidating impression you're going to be pulled over if you turn around and refuse to go through their DUI checkpoint. Other times police will simply block off entries to side streets and even block legal U-turns with orange cones to ensure you go through their DUI checkpoint, according to Guisti.

Orange County DUI attorney Guisti also points out that if you enter a DUI checkpoint and you're caught driving without a license or driving on a suspended license police can cite you and impound your car.

If you or somebody you know are facing a DUI charge call the Orange County DUI attorney specialists at the Law Office of Michael L. Guisti right now at 888-478-8999 so we can examine your charge, investigate the arresting police officer's action and ensure justice for you.

Fullerton, Orange County - Before you go out this weekend here is a heads up of two DUI checkpoints we know of in Orange County.

On Friday evening Buena Park Police will conduct a DUI checkpoint at Beach Blvd and Stanton between 7 p.m until 3 a.m.

On Saturday in Westminster a DUI checkpoint will take place between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m. in the area of Westminster Blvd and Edwards Street.

[UPDATE: If you know of any other DUI checkpoints in Orange, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside or San Diego Counties please let us know on our Facebook page.]

A question commonly asked to Orange County DUI attorney experts, "If I see a DUI checkpoint can I legally turnaround without being pulled over?"

Fullerton DUI attorney Michael L. Guisti explains if you see a DUI checkpoint ahead you do have the legal right to turn around and not go through it, however, when you turnaround just make sure you're not breaking any traffic laws.

Many times over, Guisti says, somebody approaching a DUI checkpoint will suddenly make a U-turn crossing over the double yellow lines, which gives police the right to pull you over.

Guisti says police can pull you over if they think you're DUI, or if you have some issue with your car like a taillight out expect to be pulled over.

Sometimes, according to Guisti, if you're able to turn around without breaking any traffic laws some police departments will keep squad cars posted along the opposite side of the street and nearby side streets to give the intimidating impression you're going to be pulled over if you turn around and refuse to go through their DUI checkpoint. Other times police will simply block off entries to side streets and even block legal U-turns with orange cones to ensure you go through their DUI checkpoint, according to Guisti.

Orange County DUI attorney Guisti also points out that if you enter a DUI checkpoint and you're caught driving without a license or driving on a suspended license police can cite you and impound your car.

If you or somebody you know are facing a DUI charge call the Orange County DUI attorney specialists at the Law Office of Michael L. Guisti right now at 888-478-8999 so we can examine your charge, investigate the arresting police officer's action and ensure justice for you.

Westminster, Orange County - If you're going out to a bar, club or party be advised of at least two DUI checkpoints planned for the weekend ahead in Orange County.

On Saturday Westminster Police will have a DUI checkpoint at Westminster Boulevard and Magnolia Street from 8 p.m. Saturday to 2 a.m. Sunday.

On Monday Costa Mesa Police will have a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location between 6 p.m. and 12 midnight.

[If you know of any other DUI checkpoints in Orange, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside or San Diego Counties please let us know on our Facebook page.]

A question commonly asked to legal experts, if you see a DUI checkpoint ahead do you have the legal right to turnaround?

Orange County DUI lawyer Michael L. Guisti explains if you see a DUI checkpoint ahead you do have the legal right to turn around and not go through it, however, when you turnaround just make sure you're not breaking any traffic laws.

Many times over, Guisti says, somebody approaching a DUI checkpoint will suddenly make a U-turn crossing over the double yellow lines, which gives police the right to pull you over.

Guisti says police can pull you over if they think you're DUI, or if you have some issue with your car like a taillight out expect to be pulled over.

Sometimes, according to Guisti, if you're able to turn around without breaking any traffic laws some police departments will keep squad cars posted along the opposite side of the street and nearby side streets to give the intimidating impression you're going to be pulled over if you turn around and refuse to go through their DUI checkpoint. Other times police will simply block off entries to side streets and even block legal U-turns with orange cones to ensure you go through their DUI checkpoint, according to Guisti.

Orange County DUI attorney Guisti also points out that if you enter a DUI checkpoint and you're caught driving without a license or driving on a suspended license police can cite you and impound your car.

If you or somebody you know are facing a DUI charge call the Orange County DUI attorney specialists at the Law Office of Michael L. Guisti right now at 888-478-8999 so we can examine your charge, investigate the arresting police officer's action and ensure justice for you.

Huntington Beach, Orange County - Police are seeking the owner of a vehicle damaged in a Huntington Beach hit and run accident after the suspect allegedly left the scene, according to police.

Police were flagged down by two people on Tuesday who gave a description of the suspect vehicle, who allegedly hit a parked car, and within minutes were able to track down the car parked in a nearby neighborhood that police claimed had fresh body damage, according to a report.

The person's car who was allegedly hit was not injured, according to police.

Huntington Beach criminal attorney Michael L. Guisti explains since nobody was injured in this traffic collision this means it will only be charged as a misdemeanor hit and run.

Misdemeanor hit and run is when you hit either a vehicle or other property and leave the scene without giving your information, where as felony hit and run is when, and only when, somebody is injured or killed, according to Guisti.

Guisti says it's certainly possible in this case, given they're limited details, that only the alleged suspect's car had damage, and if that is the case the alleged suspect didn't have to give information.

California law says if only your car was damage and the other person's car or property wasn't damage you don't have to leave your information.

Huntington Beach criminal defense lawyer Guisti explains in many misdemeanor hit and run situations the driver of the other car will say everything is okay and the car had no damage, but later change their story, generally for insurance purposes. Also, if you hit somebody's property, but left no damage you're not guilty of this crime, but many times a person passing by or neighbor who think they're doing the right thing will get the car's information, tell the person who's property was hit and suddenly the driver find him/herself under arrest for misdemeanor hit and run, according to Guisti.

If you're facing either misdemeanor or felony hit and run charges call the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti at 714-530-9690 and we'll help you avoid jail and having a bad driving record.

Santa Ana, Orange County - There are at least seven Orange County DUI checkpoints planned for the weekend as police search for drunk drivers, those DUID, even those driving without a license or driving on a suspended license, and if circumstances prevail DUI checkpoints have been known to cite those drunk in public.

In Orange a DUI checkpoint is planned Friday evening between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. in the area of 1800 West Chapman Avenue.

Also planned for Friday evening are DUI checkpoints in, Santa Ana, San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point, San Clemente and Cypress, all of which are in undisclosed locations.

On Saturday a DUI checkpoint is planned in Tustin.

Santa Ana DUI lawyer Michael L. Guisti explains if you see a DUI checkpoint ahead you have the legal right to turn around and not go through it, however, when you turn around just make sure you're not breaking any traffic laws.

Many times over, Guisti says, somebody approaching a DUI checkpoint will suddenly make a U-turn crossing over the double yellow lines, which gives police the right to pull you over.

Guisti says police can pull you over if they think you're DUI, or if you have some issue with your car like a taillight out expect to be pulled over.

Sometimes, according to Guisti, if you're able to turn around without breaking any traffic laws some police departments will keep squad cars posted along the opposite side of the street and nearby side streets to give the impression you're going to be pulled over if you turn around and refuse to go through their DUI checkpoint. Other times police will simply block off entries to side streets and even block legal U-turns to ensure you go through their DUI checkpoint, according to Guisti.

Santa Ana DUI attorney Guisti points out that if you enter a DUI checkpoint and you're caught driving without a license or driving on a suspended license police can cite you and impound your car.

If you or somebody you know are facing a DUI charge call the Orange County DUI attorney specialists at the Law Office of Michael L. Guisti right now at 888-478-8999 so we can examine your charge, investigate the arresting police officer's action and ensure justice for you.

There are three Orange County DUI checkpoints this weekend in Huntington Beach, Orange and San Clemente.

On Friday, June 17, the Orange County Sheriffs' will be performing a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location in San Clemente between 6:30 p.m. until 2:30 a.m.

Also on Friday Orange Police will be conducting a DUI checkpoint in the area of 700 N. Tustin between Katella and Walnut between 8 p.m. and 3 a.m.

On Saturday Huntington Beach Police will conduct a DUI checkpoint in the area of Beach Bl and Main St. between 9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.

Fullerton DUI attorney Michael L. Guisti explains that if you see a DUI checkpoint you're legally allowed to turn away from it, just as long as you're not breaking any traffic laws and you don't appear to be DUI.

Also, Fullerton criminal lawyer Guisti notes, if you pull up to a DUI checkpoint and police ask to see your driver's license, but you're driving on a suspended license or without a license the police can impound your car.

Attorney Guisti also advises if you do have a designated driver be mindful of other potential alcohol problems while out having a good time this weekend, such as being drunk in public, buying alcohol for minors and other problems that occur sometimes while drinking at bars and clubs, however unintentional, like assault, battery and even making criminal threats.

Should you or your friends have any legal problems this weekend call the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti at 714-530-9690 and we'll do all we possibly can to keep you out of jail.

Costa Mesa, Orange County - The Costa Mesa DUI defense lawyers want to advise you of a DUI checkpoint for tonight, June 10, at an undisclosed location in Costa Mesa between 6 p.m. and midnight.

When it comes to DUI checkpoints the number one question Irvine DUI defense attorney Michael L. Guisti is always asked, "If I see a DUI checkpoint can I just turn around?"

Yes, just as long as you don't break any traffic laws, according to Guisti.

According to attorney Guisti you have the legal right to drive away from a DUI checkpoint, as long as you don't violate any traffic laws and/or display signs you're DUI.

That said, Irvine DUI defense lawyer, Guisti continues, many people turning away from a DUI checkpoint often make the mistake of making a sudden U-turn crossing the double yellow line, which is a traffic violation and now invites a traffic ticket.

Now even if you've turned away legally be advised if you have some minor issue with your car, like a taillight out, you can expect to be pulled over and questioned, according to attorney Guisti.

Also, Irvine criminal defense attorney Guisti stresses, if you're driving without a license or with a suspended license and pull up to the DUI checkpoint Costa Mesa Police can impound your car.

If you're facing some kind of DUI charge call the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti right away at 714-530-9690.

Orange County DUI defense attorneys at Law Offices of Michael Guisti have seen a rise on the DUI arrests and DUI or drunk driving related cases during the holiday season. Our Newport Beach DUI lawyer and Fullerton DUI defense attorney noted that Christmas and New Year Holiday Season yielded more than 500 DUI arrests.

The Orange County Register reported as of January 1, 2011 that more than 500 people were cited and arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs between midnight on Friday, December 17 through midnight December 31, 2010. The holiday season allows us to have fun and be merry with family, friends and co-workers while being in the holiday spirit. But, it also causes some of us to make poor judgment calls when it comes to driving while under the influence. There are many good people in Orange County who made bad decisions over the holiday season. 504 people and counting as of January 1, 2011.

Orange County DUI attorneys here at the Law offices of Michael L. Guisti understand that life happens; but when life happens and a DUI occurs, your life may begin to turn into a whirlwind or be turned upside-down. You need bail money, you may need to ask your family for financial assistance, you may need to tell your spouse or partner of the horrible news, or you may need to tell your employer..... Don't fret. There is light at the end of the tunnel. If you have been arrested for a DUI (driving under the influence ) DWI (driving while intoxicated) or know someone that received a DUI/DWI over the holiday season 2010, call your Newport Beach DUI lawyer at (714) 530-9690. We can certainly help.

Fullerton DUI lawyer Michael Guisti has more than decade of local DUI experience in Santa Ana, Newport Beach, Fullerton and Westminster to conquer the legal process and keep you out of jail. Life will continue to move forward; but, you are now part of the legal system. The criminal system is complex and complicated. Seeking a lawyer to represent your case must become a high priority to keeping your world moving forward and further keep you out of jail.

In Orange County driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a serious offense. A DUI is broken up in to two separate charges. The first charge is defined in the California Penal code section 23152(a). It states that it is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle. The second charge is defined in the California Penal code section 23152 (b) it is unlawful for any person who has 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood, to drive a vehicle.

According to California law, a DUI is a wobbler. This means the charge can either be a felony or a misdemeanor. It is important to retain an experienced Newport Beach DUI lawyer to help you defend your DUI charge.

Why is it so important to hire a skilled Newport Beach DUI defense attorney, a Santa Ana felony defense attorney or an Irvine DWI defense lawyer?

Your charge(s) of a misdemeanor DUI or a felony DUI will depend on the facts of your case; if have you been convicted of a DUI within the last 10 years and/or whether there was any bodily injury. Michael Guisti, an experienced Newport Beach DUI lawyer will help argue the facts and cite compelling law in your case.

At the Law Office of Michael Guisti, we have many years of experience, represented hundreds of DUI/DWI clients defend their DUI cases, and we can defend you too. Our Santa Ana criminal defense attorneys and Irvine criminal lawyers have been successful in defending clients in Orange County, Newport Beach, Santa Ana, Irvine, Tustin, Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Laguna Beach, Westminster, Huntington Beach, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.

If you or a loved one is facing a DUI/DWI, felony DUI, drunk driving, vehicular manslaughter, driving under the influence or any other criminal charges including murder, first or second degree murder, reckless driving, assault, battery, domestic violence, a white collar crime, grand theft, robbery or a drug crime call us today. Call our toll-free hotline at 1-888-478-8999 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com. You'll be glad you did.

Santa Ana- Santa Ana Police Department plan to set up a checkpoint on Saturday. The goal of the checkpoint is to catch drivers that are driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.They also plan to check drivers the make sure they are not driving without a license. If drivers are caught driving under the influence will be arrested. Those driver's that are caught without a license will have their car impounded and be issued citations.

In Orange County offenses like driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol and driving without a license are more two of the more serious traffic offenses. Being charged with a DUI in California can be very serious. A DUI is broken into two definitions. Each part of a DUI is a different charge. The first part is defined in the California Penal code section 23152(a). It states that it is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle. The second part is defined in the California Penal code section 23152 (b) it is unlawful for any person who has 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood to drive a vehicle.

It is considered a "wobbler" in California which means that facts of each case will determine whether it is charged as a felony or a misdemeanor. It is imperative to retain a Santa Ana DUI defense lawyer that has experienced handling DUI's all over Southern California.

Continue reading "Santa Ana Police Department Plan DUI and Driving Without a License Checkpoint" »

Costa Mesa- Recently the city of Costa Mesa in Orange County has recently been cracking down on drunk driving. The city has been setting up checkpoints to check drivers that have been driving drunk and drivers that are driving without a license. The city impounded 15 cars and issued 35 citations.

Getting a DUI in California can be a very serious offense. A DUI is broken into two definitions. The first part is defined in the California Penal code section 23152(a). It states that it is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle. The second part is defined in the California Penal code section 23152 (b) it is unlawful for any person who has 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood to drive a vehicle. Each part of the law is a different charge. It is considered a "wobbler" in California which means that facts of each case will determine whether it is charged as a felony or a misdemeanor.

Since a DUI can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony, it is imperative that a person facing a DUI charge to retain an experienced Orange County Newport Beach DUI defense attorney to help you defend your DUI charge.

Continue reading "Costa Mesa DUI and Driving Without a License Checkpoints" »

Riverside- Armando Ochoa of Riverside is being held on suspicion of drunk driving. Two CHP Officers were helping another car on the freeway. The officers were sitting in the patrol car at the time of the accident. Ochoa lost control of his vehicle and slammed in to the patrol car. The officers sustained minor injuries and was treated at the hospital. Ochoa is being held on suspicion of a felony drunk driving charge and driving without a license.

Riverside DUI defense attorney Michael Guisti explains what a person can expect when facing a DUI charge. He explains that it is defined in the California Vehicle code 23152 it is unlawful for any person who has 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood to drive a vehicle. There are several factors that will change a misdemeanor DUI into a felony like if there is an injury or a DUI conviction. The punishments for a felony DUI are more severe than a misdemeanor DUI. If convicted a person could face jail time, fines, and loss of your driver's license.

Being charge with a DUI or a felony DUI can be overwhelming. Many people do not know if the should retain an attorney or not. It is critical in defending your DUI or felony DUI charge to hire an aggressive Los Angeles DUI defense attorney to represent you.

Continue reading "Riverside Drunk Driver Injures CHP Officers" »