Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog

Huntington Beach, Orange County - When an Orange County DUI defense attorney interviews a client on hisDUI case, many times, the client does not understand the seriousness of a DUI offense could effect on his life and what consequences are, whether it is a first dui offense, second dui offense, or an felony dui charge. Our Orange County DUI attorney recently discussed about a drunk driving case charged to a city official and explained the facts of California DUI law and importance of having an experienced DUI defense attorney for defense.

A Huntington Beach resident and former City of Bell City Manager pleads guilty to driving while drunk in his home town. Robert Rizzo was driving home when he crashed his vehicle into his neighbor's mailbox. Rizzo was arrested for drunk driving. His blood alcohol level was more than three times the legal limit. Instead of spending time in jail, Rizzo was ordered to attend a sobriety class for nine months plus spend an additional 10 days for community service.

Newport Beach DUI Defense attorney Michael Guisti explaines that under California law, DUI, Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can be a serious offense. The offense becomes more serious one someone is injured. In this instance, no one was injured however, there was property damage made to the mailbox.

Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol with injury can be defined in the California Vehicle Code 23153(a) as "It is unlawful for any person, while under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle and concurrently do any act forbidden by law, or neglect any duty imposed by law in driving the vehicle, which act or neglect proximately causes bodily injury to any person other than the driver. If convicted of a felony charge a person could face fines, restitution, and prison sentences."

Having an experienced Huntington Beach DUI attorney or a Fullerton DUI defense lawyer is imperative and important to defending a DUI charge.

Why is it so important to hire an Orange County criminal defense attorney or an experienced Westminster criminal defense attorney to help you defend your DUI charge?

Those that have been charged with a DUI in Orange County do not realize how serious this charge can be. If you have had more than one DUI charge within the past 10 years, the punishment can be costly and severe for you. If charged with a misdemeanor DUI, the punishment could be probation, minor fines, attending a DUI education program, and spending up to one year in county jail.

However if you are convicted of a felony DUI, you can face up to 4 years in prison, endless fines and license suspension if there was an injury as a result of the DUI.

At the Law Office of Michael Guisti we have spent years representing clients facing DUI charges in Orange County, Newport Beach, Fullerton, Irvine, Santa Ana,Tustin, Westminster, Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach, Costa Mesa, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Riverside County, Los Angeles County, San Diego County and San Bernardino County and know the law. We face it daily and are in the trenches defending our clients.

If you or a loved on is facing DUI charges or any other California misdemeanor or felony charge like assault, battery, domestic violence, unlawful firearms, murder, sex crime charges, or if you have committed a white collar crime call us today. Contact our experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney toll free at 1-888-478-8999 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com. You'll be glad you did.

Long Beach, Los Angeles - This news report regarding vehicular manslaughter caught the attention of our Orange County DUI defense attorneys because this could have happened to any one of our children. In fact, this tragedy did happen to a parents' child, a 17-year old young man.

Earlier this month, a Los Angeles teenage male driving a Ford Taurus and an 18-year old man driving a Ford Mustang was caught speed racing in the streets of Long Beach just after midnight. Four people in the Ford Mustang were killed as a result of a crash. The driver of the Ford Taurus and his passenger fled the scene of the accident and were later caught by authorities. They were not hurt nor did they sustain any injuries. The driver of the Ford Mustang along with his three passengers did not fare well, however. All four, including the driver, were killed as a result of the contest.

The young teenage male will be brought up on 8 felony charges of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and involuntary manslaughter. According to the district attorney's office, they may seek to try the teenager as an adult. The car was stolen and the teenage driver was driving without a license.

A tragic moment in a young man's life may have cost him his for several reasons, but most importantly for killing several people in a costly accident which included robbery, theft, driving without a license, loss of life, driving while intoxicated, driving under the influence and fleeing the scene of an accident.

Under California Penal Code Section 191 and Penal Code Section 192, Gross Vehicular manslaughter is a serious crime causing the death of another person due to illegal driving, including negligence, drunk driving or reckless driving.

California Vehicular manslaughter can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the circumstances and seriousness of the crime. Gross negligence can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony; but if it is involved with the death of a person, it usually is charged as felony.

If you or your loved one has been charged or arrested for vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, involuntary manslaughter or related felony cases or misdemeanors in California, whether it is in Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside or San Bernardino, you need to seek the legal consultation from an experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney or Southern California vehicular manslaughter defense attorney to protect your rights and freedom. Orange County Criminal defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti have handled hundreds of criminal cases in both state and federal court, including murder, among many other crimes.

How can an experienced Long Beach criminal defense lawyer and Orange County DUI defense attorney help you in your felony DUI defense and murder defense in Southern California ?

At Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, our attorneys have won the respect from judges, prosecutors and law enforcement agents. We have the experience and resources to fight for your rights and freedom. Call our skilled Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney and Orange County DUI Defense attorney at Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti toll-free at 1-888-478-8999 or visit us at www.topcalifornialawyer.com. We represented clients in Newport Beach, Fullerton, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Westminster, Laguna Beach, Long Beach, Irvine, Garden Grove, Tustin, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills and cities throughout Southern California. Call us now, you'll be glad you did.

Santa Ana, Orange County - The Orange County DUI attorneys and Orange County criminal attorneys at our Orange County DUI law firm read a very sad news regarding dui caused death in Fullerton or vehicular manslaughter case on the Orange County Register recently. It reported that Fullerton man, Jared Nobel Berggren, was guilty on two counts of felony gross vehicular manslaughter plus a penalty enhancement for causing great bodily injury.

Jared was intoxicated and charged for the 2009 deaths of two close friends killed in a car crash when he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a tree after an evening of drinking. Mr. Berggren's passengers, Jacquelyn A. Ardalan, 19, of La Habra, and Miles A. Christensen, 19, of Fullerton were ejected from the truck on impact and died at the scene. Jared's blood -alcohol level was above 0.10 percent at the time of the crash according to the Orange County District Attorney's office.

Fullerton DUI defense attorney who reviewed this case explained about the law on the California vehicular manslaughter or Orange County DUI caused death. The Newport Beach DUI defense attorney sugguested that in California, Gross vehicular manslaughter or DUI death is an extremely serious crime under California Law. If a person is convicted, it can lead to lengthy jail terms or prison time. Jared Nobel Berggren is this particular case could be sentenced up to 14-years in prison for dui caused death in Orange County.

Under California Penal Code Section 191.5(a), "Gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated is the unlawful killing of a human being without malice aforethought, in the driving of a vehicle, where the driving was in violation of Sections 23140, 23152, or 23153 of the Vehicle Code, and the killing was either the proximate result of the commission of an unlawful act, not amounting to a felony, and with gross negligence, or the proximate result of the commission of a lawful act that might produce death, in an unlawful manner, and with gross negligence."

If you or someone you care has been arrested for a Orange County DUI , DWI, drunk driving crime, or charges such as gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, it is absolutely imperative that you contact a highly qualified Orange County DUI attorney as soon as possible. Our Southern California DUI Defense lawyers at Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti has over ten years of experience defending clients from DUI and gross vehicular manslaughter cases.

At Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, our Southern California criminal defense attorneys have successfully represented hundreds of clients accused of felony DUI charges or vehicular Manslaughter cases throughout Southern California, Orange County, Los Angeles, Newport Beach, Anaheim Hills, Villa Park, Orange, Yorba Linda, Brea, Santa Ana, Laguna Beach, Corona del Mar, Newport Coast, Irvine, Tustin, Fountain Valley, Anaheim, Garden Grove, Stanton, Fullerton, Westminster, Huntington Beach, Seal Beach, Surf City, Costa Mesa, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and San Diego..

How can an Orange County DUI Defense Attorney help you in a successful DUI Defense in Orange County?

The Southern California DUI Defense attorneys at Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti specializes in the area of DUI/DWI defense, as well as more complex cases involving gross vehicular manslaughter, such as the case noted above.

We have represented numerous clients in various types DUI cases, from misdemeanor DUI charges (including first time offenders, second time DUI offenders), to more serious felony DUI charges (such as repeated DUI charges or vehicular manslaughter cases). Orange County DUI lawyer Michael Guisti has successfully represented hundreds of clients who have been charged with various DUI offenses, including cases where he has reduced the charges or had the case dismissed.

If you have recently been arrested in for DUI or drunk driving, dring while intoxicated or driving under the influence of drugs while driving in Orange County, have an upcoming hearing date and have NOT sought legal counsel, we urge you to contact one of our skilled Orange County DUI defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti immediately at 714-530-9690 OR can call our toll-free hotline at 1 (888) 478-8999, with no obligation necessary. We are on your side.

Westminster- Suzanne Carlson, an Orange County resident, was convicted of second degree murder by a jury. Carlson had been drinking for two hours at a restaurant with her friend Scott Turner. She drove from the restaurant and onto the freeway where she then veers across the lanes of traffic. Carlson then rear ends a FedEx truck. Carlson was able to get out of the car, but Turner had internal bleeding and died shortly after. Carlson had three other DUI convictions. She was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison.

In California, murder is one of the most serious crimes a person can be convicted of. 187 (a). It states that murder is the unlawful killing or another. The first type of murder and the more serious murder charge is first degree murder. The punishments for first degree murder are death, life in prison without parole or a prison sentence of 25 years to life. The second type of murder charge is call second degree murder. The punishment for murder in the second degree is 15 years to life in prison. The individual facts of a person case will determine whether you are charged with first or second degree murder. If a person that is facing a murder charge hires a skilled Orange County murder defense attorney, their attorney will be able to go through the facts of the case and help defend the charge in court.

Facing a murder charge can be hard not only for the person facing the charge but for their families as well. It is important to protect your rights and your freedoms. It is imperative to hire a Santa Ana murder defense attorney to help you defend your charge.

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Costa Mesa- In the city of Costa Mesa located in Orange County, local police arrested three residents that passed through a DUI checkpoint. Police conducted this checkpoint Tuesday night to screen for drivers that had been driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Police were able to arrest the three for DUI's and issue other residents citations.

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 defense attorney to help you defend your DUI charge.

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Orange County- Newport Beach resident Richard Swanson is facing DUI and hit and run charges. It is alleged that Swanson was driving down Pacific Coast Highway when he hit someone and left. The 21 year old victim was rushed to the hospital and is expected to be fine. Police caught Swanson driving home in Newport Beach. He is charged with a felony DUI and hit and run with injury or death. He pleaded not guilty.

Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can be a serious offense. The offense becomes more serious one someone is injured. In California a DUI with an injury or death is considered a "wobbler". Whether it is charged as a felony or a misdemeanor depends on two things:

1. What the circumstances are of the individual case
2. And whether you have had a DUI before and how long ago was it.

Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol with injury can be defined in the California Vehicle Code 23153(a). It states it is unlawful for any person, while under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle and concurrently do any act forbidden by law, or neglect any duty imposed by law in driving the vehicle, which act or neglect proximately causes bodily injury to any person other than the driver. If convicted of a felony a person could face fines, restitution, and prison sentences.

Having a Newport Beach DUI attorney is imperative to defending a DUI charge. Since this charge is considered a "wobbler", it is important to hire an experienced Orange County DUI defense attorney that will help you defend your felony charge.

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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.

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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.

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Irvine, California - Orange County resident, Andrew Reynoso, was arrested for drunk driving or DUI. It is alleged by police that Reynoso crashed his car into a palm tree causing it to fall over. It is also alleged that he also ran into two boxes were the cities sprinklers are controlled. At the scene of the accident, Reynoso admitted to police that he had been drinking and driving. Police allege that he will get charged with a DUI.

In California, a DUI charged is broken into two parts. The first part is defined in the California Vehicle code section 23152 (a). It states that it is unlawful for a person to drive under the influence of alcohol of drugs. The second part is defined in the California Vehicle code section 23151(b). It states that it is unlawful for a person to driver under the influence of alcohol if their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is more than .08% or more. These are separate charges and it is common for a person being charged with a DUI is charged with both. These charges are considered misdemeanors in California. The punishments can be the suspension of you license, fines, and having a ignition interlock device installed in your car. However if a person has multiple DUI charges it can turn into a felony.

It is important hire an attorney if you are being charged with a DUI, drunk driving, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Many people do not know that they must request a hearing within 10 days of getting the ticket. After those 10 days, if you do not request a hearing, the DMV can suspend your, licenses. If you or someone you care has been arrested or charged with DUI in Orange County, it is imperative to consult with an experienced Orange County DUI Attorney or Orange County DUI defense lawyer immediately.

A leading Orange County DUI defense law firm, Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, our Newport Beach DUI attorneys, Irvine DUI Attorney, Fullerton DUI attorney, Santa Ana DUI attorney , Huntington Beach dui attorney, and Westminster DUI attorney have sucessfully represented hundreds of clients arrested or accused of DUI, drunk driving, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Often time, we can help our clients to get their charges reduced to minimum or get the charges dismissed.

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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.

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Santa Ana- An Orange County Sheriff's Deputy will soon be facing the charges of driving under the influence and possession of a controlled substance without a prescription. The deputy was off duty at the time he crashed his car into the yard of Orange county Supervisor Bill Campbell's home. Mark Hewlett BAC (blood alcohol content) was over the legal limit of .08 percent and he was also possessing Xanax with out a prescription.

The DA alleges that Hewlett was coming home from a friend's house early that morning. While driving under the influence Hewlett lost control of his car and crashed. Hewlett is still on the police force, but there is a pending internal investigation.

Orange County DUI defense attorney Michael Guisti watched this story of the news and commented on it. He states that the charges that Hewlett are facing are very harsh. Driving under the influence and possession of a controlled substance are serious offenses in California. The charge of driving under the influence can be found in the California Vehicle code 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. In California a DUI is a misdemeanor and could mean that if convicted, you could have to serve a jail sentence, have your license suspended and you might have to pay a fine.

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Laguna Hills- Rolando Cortes-Montesinos from San Juan Capistrano led local police on a short pursuit on the freeway. The 22 year old suspect tried to flee the police but it is alleged that he was too drunk to run. Lt. Ted Boyne of the Orange County Sheriff's Department states that the suspect tried to run on foot, but was too intoxicated.

A police officer noticed the Ford Escort that the suspect was allegedly driving. The officer then tried to stop the car, but he refused to stop the vehicle. The suspect led police southbound on the I-5 heading north to Laguna Hills. He then drove off of the freeway and into a dead end business street. The suspect was then tackled by a deputy and taken into custody.

Laguna Hills DUI defense attorney Michael Guisti, recently discussed what the suspect Rolando Cortes-Montesinos could be facing. He explains that a DUI is broken into two parts. The law can be found in the California Vehicle Code 23152(a) (b) the first part of the code states that it is illegal for a person to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The second part of the code states that it is illegal for a person to drive under the influence of alcohol with a BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) of .08% or more. Los Angeles county criminal defense Michael Guisti went on to explain the penalties. The penalties can be up to six months in jail, fines for up to $1,000 and having your license suspended for up to six months. The law changes for someone that it is under the age of 21. Since it is illegal for a minor to consume alcohol all that is need is a BAC of .01%. A DUI can be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor. It is important to retain an Orange County DUI defense attorney to help you through the criminal process.

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Newport Beach, Orange County - A Newport Beach corporate executive, Mark David Goodman, was arrested for DUI or drunk driving on Feb 11, 2010. Goodman, the Orange County based chief executive officer of EZ Lube, crashed into a psychic-reading business in the morning February 11 . No one was injured in the accident. Before crashing into the psychic-reading business, Goodman ran over a parking sign, a brick planter, and a bus stop bench. While Goodman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of drunken driving, he has not been charged with a crime since posting bail.

In California , a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) or drunk driving constitutes a person driving a vehicle with a BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) higher than 0.08%, and 0.01% for someone who is under 21 years of age. Non-injury DUIs are generally considered a misdemeanor. However, DUIs that result in a bodily injury may be boosted to a felony status depending on the circumstances. Jail time is anywhere from 48 hours to 6 months. If a person is convicted of DUI or drunk driving, whether the offense is misdemeanor or a felony, the consequences can effect your life and future.

Orange County criminal defense attorneys at Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti have many years of experience in handling DUI, driving under the influence cases throughout Orange County. If you or someone you love have been arrested for DUI in Orange County, whether a first DUI, a second DUI, a third DUI, a misdemeanor DUI or felony DUI (vehecular manslaughter), you need to contact our Orange County DUI defense attorney immediately. Our Orange County DUI attorney has extensive experience in DUI defense in Orange County and are very familar with all the Orange County courts (Fullerton, Santa Ana, Westminster, Irvine, Huntington Beach) and the prosecutor and judges. Our DUI defense lawyer will do all we can to help you. At Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, we have handled hundreds of DUI cases and often times we are able to get our clients charges reduced to minimum or dismissed. For more information about DUI defense in Orange County, please call a skilled Orange County drunk driving defense attorney for a a free consultation at 714-530-9690 or visit us at www.topcalifornialawyer.com

Orange County Register reports that a Los Angeles drunk driver who killed two young Rancho Cucamonga women Saturday in La Verne was charged with murder. Alan Michael McConnell, of Covina, was charged with two murder counts on Tuesday. He was also charged with driving while intoxicated, hit-and-run and driving on a suspended license. McConnell crashed into another car and fled the scene. One woman was killed at the scene and the other seriously injured.

Due to the prior felony drunk driving conviction, McConnell was charged with murder this time instead of vehicular manslaughter. It is clear that the prior convictions on McConnell didn't change his driving behavior. After the previous convictions, he should have learnt that it is dangerous on the road when he was driving behind the wheels while intoxicated or drunk. However, he chose to do it again and again.

After he got convicted in Orange County, he got on the road and arrested for the same drunk driving offense the following weekend. While awaiting arraignment for that arrest, he crashed a car, allegedly while intoxicated, and two young women died.

Under California law, felony count of DUI or drunk driving is a serious criminal charge. In Southern California, if someone had prior felony convictions or a penalty enhancement or bodily injury, he can be charged with felony DUI. A felony DUI driving conviction carries serious consequences: prison time, a heavy fine, and suspension of driver's license. if you or someone you know has been charged with murder, DUI or any crimes, you need to contact an experienced Orange County DUI attorney immediately.

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ORANGE, Orange County - A Garden Grove minivan driver, Yonic Patino, was arrested for DUI / driving under the influence which caused injuries of more than 10 people from the Orange County bus in a fetal crash with a sedan.

Patino, is facing charges of felony DUI and driving on a suspended license. He is expected to be taken to the Orange County jail. The Orange County court records shows that Patino had several prior criminal records, including DUI conviction (driving under the influence conviction), hit and run in 2008 and domestic violence charges in 2009. He also has record of driving without a license, and possession of alcohol in 2007. He was on probation for DUI.

DUI is also called driving under the influence, or driving while intoxicated. In Orange County, if it is a first DUI offense or second DUI without any injury or property damage, the drunk driver is usually charged with misdemeanor DUI . However, when the drunk driver had prior DUI felony convictions or DUI injury, he is usually charged with felony DUI. The punishment for a felony DUI is very serious. It could carry long term of prison time and large fine.

If you or someone you know has been charged with DUI in Orange County, California, whether it is in Newport Beach, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Santa Ana, Westminster or Anaheim, it it is extremely important to have an experienced Orange County DUI attorney to represent you. Our experienced DUI attorney handle both misdemeanor DUI and feloney DUI cases.

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