Category: General Blog
As an attorney who for years has primarily focused on DUI defense, I cannot tell you how many times a client has told me “I passed all of my field sobriety tests but the officer still arrested me.” The interesting thing, which is extremely difficult to appreciate for someone who lacks experience in DUIs is that you truly cannot really pass or fail field sobriety tests (FSTs). The basic assumption is that the FST is administered correctly by the officer. This of course is understandable because you would think that a police officer knows how to competently do his/her job. … Read More
Labor Day is the only holiday dedicated to the American worker. It was created during the 1800’s as a way to show appreciation to these workers. Unfortunately law enforcement agencies have turned this holiday into one of the most aggressive days for DUI enforcement. The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) has awarded grants to various law enforcement agencies throughout California for DUI enforcement. Below are examples of DUI crackdowns coming this Labor Day weekend. Ventura County: Avoid the 14 DUI Taskforce will focus on check points, saturation patrols, DUI warrant and probation sweep, and a DUI court probation sting… Read More
At first glance, the subject of self-driving cars appear to be a topic that is so far ahead of our time and that it should be ignored until it becomes an issue. However, presently in the city of San Francisco a major tech company is working on a so called “driverless project”. The demo vehicle is said to have no steering, no brake pedal, and a stop button. This driverless project has the goal of placing self-driving cars on the market by the year 2020. Presently, such self-driving vehicles are being tested on the roads of San Francisco. So, as… Read More
Many people who are arrested for a DUI in California are surprised to find out that their DUI arrest occurred as a result of being pulled over for an innocuous vehicle code violation. Once pulled over for a low level vehicle code violation, the detention quickly changes from a ticket to a full blown DUI investigation, irrespective of whether the person has consumed an intoxicating substance. This especially occurs during the hours of midnight and 3 a.m., as it has been determined that that is the time with the highest amount of impaired drivers on the road. (Not so coincidentally,… Read More
Everyday many people are stopped for DUI in California. When stopped by the police, the individual faces the pressure of submitting to a breathalyzer test. Many such individual have the mistaken belief that they can fool the breathalyzer machine into registering a lower reading. Some of these mistaken beliefs are based on Urban Legends passed along from one drinking buddy to another. Each goes something like “I heard of this guy who totally beat the machine. They had to let him go.” Or, “I know that foolproof way to beat a DUI. My friend’s buddy used this method and it… Read More
DUI checkpoints for Friday, August 22nd: CHECKPOINT 1 Time: 7pm-1am Location: Los Angeles (Southwest Area) – Jefferson Blvd. @ Western Ave. CHECKPOINT 2 Time: 8pm-2am Location: Los Angeles (Hollywood Area) – Highland Ave. @ De Longpre Ave. CHECKPOINT 3 Time: 8pm-2am Location: Los Angeles (North Hollywood Area) – Laurel Canyon Blvd. @ Oxnard St. CHECKPOINT 4 Time: 8pm-2am Location: Los Angeles (Van Nuys Area) – Sepulveda Blvd. @ Raymer St. CHECKPOINT 5 Time: 8pm-2am Location: Orange County (Los Alamitos) – Katella Ave. @ Oak St. Like and share with your friends. If arrested for DUI call 888-4-TOPGUN (888-486-7486) Drive safe!
DUI checkpoints for Saturday, August 23rd: CHECKPOINT 1 Time: 7pm-1am Location: Los Angeles (77th Street Area) – Central Ave. @ 81st St. CHECKPOINT 2 Time: 8pm-2am Location: Los Angeles (Foothill Area) – Osborne St. @ Laurel Canyon Blvd. CHECKPOINT 3 Time: 8pm-2am Location: Los Angeles (Pacific Area) – Lincoln Blvd. @ Maxella Ave. CHECKPOINT 4 Time: 9pm-3am Location: Orange County (Santa Ana) – 2000 W. 1st St. CHECKPOINT 5 Time: 7pm-3am Location: Orange County (Anaheim) – State College Blvd. @ Cerritos Ave. Like and share with your friends. If arrested for DUI call 888-4-TOPGUN (888-486-7486) Drive safe!
DUI checkpoints for Friday, August 15th: CHECKPOINT 1 Time: 8pm-2am Location: Los Angeles (Olympic Area) – Western Ave. @ 8th St. CHECKPOINT 2 Time: 8pm-2am Location: Los Angeles (Rampart Area) – Olympic Blvd. @ Blaine St. CHECKPOINT 3 Time: 8pm-2am Location: Los Angeles (Mission Area) – Sepulveda Blvd. @ Parthenia St. CHECKPOINT 4 Time: 8pm-3am Location: Orange County (City of Orange) – Tustin Ave. between Katella Ave. and Taft Ave. Like and share with your friends. If arrested for DUI call 888-4-TOPGUN (888-486-7486) Drive safe!
Riding a bicycle in any large metropolitan area, such as Los Angeles, California, can present numerous safety challenges. Especially considering the high volume of traffic, many dangers can present themselves to the street cyclist. These dangers can be difficult to avoid due to the fact that bicycle riders must follow the same rules of the road as those driving automobiles. For instance, one would assume that a cyclist can ride on a sidewalk in a heavily trafficked area or ride facing traffic to see potential dangerous drivers head on. To protect pedestrians, cyclists are prohibited from riding on sidewalks. Also,… Read More
