Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog

Fullerton, Orange County - At least 69 people were arrested for DUI in Orange County along with 1,562 DUI arrests statewide during the Fourth of July holiday weekend, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Fullerton DUI attorney Michael L. Guisti explains if you or somebody you know were among those arrested for DUI it doesn't mean you're automatically guilty of DUI as they're several things that could have happened that may prove your DUI tests wrong, which is why you need to contact and set up an appointment with an experienced Orange County DUI defense lawyer right away.

As attorney Guisti explains, first off the field sobriety tests used by police are only 65-77% accurate according to the Department of Transportation, and that's not really a passing grade for such an important test. Attorney Guisti says they're so many things that can affect the outcome of a field sobriety test, such as being sick or nervous, and performing the test on uneven ground that can cause a person to do poorly or "fail" the field sobriety test, which is yet another reason to contact a DUI lawyer.

Newport Beach DUI attorney Guisti says what caused most people to be arrested for DUI was blowing an 0.08% or more during the DUI breathalyzer test, but, attorney Guisti stresses, many of these DUI breathalyzers are flawed, and if your test was flawed there is no case against you. Guisti says DUI breathalyzers aren't designed to take into account a person's weight, height and even diet, which leads to false results and false arrests.

They've been studies shown, according to Guisti, being near the ocean with the salty air can affect DUI testing equipment, which is why if you've been arrested in Huntington Beach or Newport Beach for DUI you need to contact an attorney.

Other nearby equipment, such as radio towers, the officer's own radio equipment and even interference from passing cars can cause a false reading on a DUI breathalyzer test, according to Guisti.

Also, Huntington Beach DUI lawyer Guisti stresses, they've been many cases where the DUI breathalyzer computer malfunctions giving a reading off by 0.02%, which means if you alleged blew 0.08% you really blew 0.06%, in which case you didn't commit any DUI crime. If this is the case, according to attorney Guisti, then it violates Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations that very strictly enforces how DUI tests are to be performed.

If Title 17 is even slightly violated then your case will likely be dismissed, according to attorney Guisti.

Orange County DUI lawyer Guisti explains they're many laws and regulations designed to protect a driver from being falsely accused of DUI.

If you or somebody you know was arrested for DUI over the holiday weekend call the DUI experts at the Law Office of Michael L. Guisti at 888-478-8999 and we'll see to it your rights weren't violated and justice is served 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.

LAGUNA BEACH, Orange county - Six Laguna Beach businesses were cited for serving alcohol to minor by the undercover police last week.

A person under the age of 21 was trying to buy alcohol at twenty-eight Laguna Beach businesses. There is one business didn't check the person's age or ID. Five of the restaurants sold drinks to the minor. Several other restaurants has cited for misdemeanor charge. Laguna Beach law enforcement usually conducts three to five checks on businesses each year.

When a business is cited for selling alcohol to minor, you need to hire and experienced Orange County criminal defense lawyer immediately. We have many years of experience defending clients accused of alcohol or drugs related charges. We have successfully represented people in the following areas: Sales of Alcohol to a Minor; buy alcohol for a minor; Public Intoxication (or Drunk in Public); Possession of a Fraudulent or Altered Driver's License, Minor in Possession of Alcohol and other alcohol related charges.

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