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onight, Saturday, 4/6/13, the Los Angeles Police Department will be conducting a DUI / Drunk Driving checkpoint from 8pm to 2am at Roscoe Blvd. and Gloria Ave. On Fridays, unless I am out of town, I post known DUI checkpoints for the upcoming weekend. I have been doing this for years. Starting this week, I will also post known DUI checkpoints here as well. Be safe and drive carefully. If arrested for DUI, call 888-4-TOPGUN right away.

As you may recall, I’ve been writing for quite some time about a former Massachusetts chemist who is accused of faking test results and tampering with evidence. Now the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts is asking the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court to put on hold the sentences of defendants where the chemist was involved while motions for new trials are pending. This is yet another example of how defense lawyers are at the forefront of preserving our liberties in courts throughout the country so that we can continue to be a free society. No one should be convicted of… Read More

According to the Auto Club of Southern California, the cost for a first offense misdemeanor DUI / Drunk Driving conviction can be as much as $15,649. This is an increase of 29% from 2011. In some cases where the convicted driver is under 21, the cost could be $22,492. With the increase in fines, installation of ignition interlock devices, alcohol programs, increase or even cancellation of auto insurance and other costs, plus a conviction that stays on a driving record for 10 years, it is extremely important to have proper defense counsel if arrested for DUI / Drunk Driving.

This weekend, there will be many DUI / Drunk Driving checkpoints throughout Southern California. There will also be many police DUI saturation patrols as well. On Fridays, unless I am out of town, I post known DUI checkpoints. For more information about DUI tips, check out our FAQS page. Please drive safely.

Had a great time at First KKGO Country Fest at Alpine Village in Torrance last Friday. Met great people, listened to great country music performed by Jay Hollister Band and had wonderful food as well. I was very proud to be a sponsor.

This Friday, I’ll be sponsoring Country Fest at Alpine Village in Torrance. $10 to get in plus FREE dance lessons at 7pm. Food specials and The Jay Hollister Band will perform. The music, food, entertainment and location (Alpine Village, 833 W. Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90502) will be fantastic. I’ll be dressed Country Western. Can’t wait. I love Country Music! Check out KKGO website for more info. Make sure you say hello and introduce yourself.

Our client was seen making a right turn failing to yield to 2 pedestrians midway in the crosswalk. Client drove past pedestrians on wrong side of road. After being stopped, officer observed bloodshot/water eyes, slurred speech and odor of alcohol. Client admitted to drinking 6 shots of Soju. Client then failed 5 field sobriety tests and blew .105/.106 on portable breath test. Client was then arrested for DUI / Drunk Driving. After arrest, client blew .10/.10 back at jail. Prior to trial, client was offered and plead to exhibition of speed. Both driving under the influence of alcohol and driving… Read More

Before being stopped, our client passed a patrol car slowing down from 35 mph to 10 mph. Client’s tinted front side windows blocked officer from even seeing a silhouette of client. Officer observed strong odor of alcohol, slow movements, watery eyes, slow speech and slow/swaying walk. Client denied drinking alcohol. Client then failed 5 field sobriety tests. Client then blew .102/.098 on portable breath test. Client was then arrested for a second DUI / Drunk Driving. After arrest, client blew an insufficient breath sample back at jail and refused a blood test. Client was also charged with refusing a chemical… Read More

Went to my first Professional Bull Riders Tournament Saturday night. Had great seats and saw the fearless riders up close. Can’t wait till next year!

We use the US Constitution in every DUI / Drunk Driving case to help our clients. When we protect our clients, we are fulfilling our sworn duty. However, another use of the Constitution was by a man who was detained in December, 2011 by Richmond, Va. airport Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers when he partially disrobed displaying the 4th Amendment of the US Constitution on his chest to protest airport security procedures. He believes the procedures violate unreasonable search and seizure. He then sued the TSA for violating his 1st amendment right of freedom of speech. After the case was… Read More