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Our client was stopped at an intersection. When the light turned green, the car behind our client honked the horn. Our client turned left while accelerating through the intersection losing traction and squealing the tires. At first, our client was driving between 2 lanes and then within 1 lane. After observing all this driving, the officer stopped our client. After the stop, our client did not have driver’s license with him. Officer smelled burnt marijuana in the car. Client admitted to smoking pot a couple of hours earlier. Officer then observed bloodshot/watery eyes, thick film on tongue, elevated pulse, flushed… Read More

Our client was observed following another car between 10-15 feet, having difficulty maintaining its lane and swerving in a serpentine manner all on the freeway. After stop, client had difficulty providing all documents requested and at same time answer officer’s questions. Officer observed red watery eyes and strong odor of alcohol. After exiting car and further interrogation, client then failed 4 field sobriety tests. Client then blew a .100/.094 on portable breath test. Client was then arrested for DUI / Drunk Driving. After arrest, client blew .08/.08 back at the jail. At pre-trial, client was offered and plead to an… Read More

I think it’s time for law enforcement to reconsider the way DUI / Drunk Driving checkpoints are publicized. While it is a legal requirement to publish the locations, police agencies oftentimes publish the location of the DUI / Drunk Driving checkpoint as “within the city limits”. It is really unfair to both non-impaired drivers and businesses who can be adversely impacted due to changing of plans or loss of business by local businesses. Checkpoints may act as a deterrent as well as increase safety in the area of the checkpoints, but it seems to me publicizing the exact location is… Read More

Enjoyed being on the Heidi & Frank Show on KLOS 95.5 FM broadcasting out of LA. I’ve been a longtime fan and follower of their great show.

Had great time at KLOS 2012 Christmas Party! Frank Kramer of Heidi & Frank Show and me.

What a cool experience to have my picture taken with one of the world’s greatest bands of all all time!

On Thursday, December 20, 2012, I will be interviewed on The Heidi & Frank Show during the 8:00 am hour on KLOS 95.5 FM. Tune into 95.5 FM in Los Angeles. I’ll be talking about the upcoming holidays and DUI / Drunk Driving, checkpoints, current laws, new developments and other issues the public should be aware of. This will be the first time I will be interviewed on The Heidi & Frank Show since they took over from Mark & Brian in September. I’m looking forward to the interview.

Our client passed police officers who were parked on the right shoulder. Our client was going 45 mph and lane straddling. Before officers pulled client over, client exited freeway with right side tires completely over the solid white fog line of exit lane failing to stop at the limit line/stop sign. Client was then stopped on the right shoulder of off-ramp. Officer observed red/watery eyes, odor of alcohol, unsteady gait and slow/thick/slurred speech. Client then failed 3 field sobriety tests and refused to blow into portable breath test machine. Client was then arrested for DUI / Drunk Driving. After arrest,… Read More

Our client was stopped after officers observed no front plates and our client failed to respond to police emergency lights and siren. Client admitted to drinking 3 beers and was driving because the passenger drank too much. Officers also observed bloodshot/watery eyes and odor of alcohol. After further interrogation, client failed 5 field sobriety tests and blew a .081/.089 on a portable breath test machine. Client was then arrested for DUI / Drunk Driving. After arrest, client blew a .088/.078/.078 due to 2 failed breath tests between the .088 and first .078. After jury trial, our client was found not… Read More

I am very pleased and humbled to announce that I have once again been awarded a rating of AV Preeminent by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell this time for 2012. The rating is the pinnacle of professional excellence earned through a strenuous Peer Review Rating process that is managed and monitored by the worlds most trusted legal resource, Martindale-Hubble. The rating represents the Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards. Achieving this honor and distinction, especially in defending people arrested for DUI / Drunk Driving cases, is a very humbling experience. I am very grateful to the clients who trusted… Read More