If you’re pulled over, suspected of drunk driving, should a suspected Santa Barbara drunk driver refuse a blood alcohol (BAC) test? As a Santa Barbara DUI Attorney I am asked this very question time and time again. Based on statewide averages reported by the California DMV it can be estimated that 6% of DUI arrests…
Uh-oh – you went out for a few drinks with some friends and are driving home when you see flashing lights behind you. You pull over and your heart starts beating. The police officer steps up to the car window, says that he smells alcohol on your breath, and asks if you were drinking. You…
Another year is almost in the books and the New Year is right around the corner. From the team here at The Law Office Of Kenneth M. Hallum, we’d like to take the time to wish you the happiest of holidays and a very safe New Year. As the holidays quickly approach, we know that one…
A DUI is a serious offense and it could have lasting affects on your life. In many cases, you will be looking at having to pay a hefty amount of fines, you could have your license revoked, and you may even be facing jail time. It’s never a good idea to get behind the wheel…
SOURCE: SGT. MIKE BROWN FOR THE SANTA BARBARA POLICE DEPARTMENT The Santa Barbara Police Department will be conducting a DUI and drivers license checkpoint in the City of Santa Barbara between 6 p.m. and 2 a.m. Jan. 14, 2016. The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource in reducing the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol…
There are many alternatives aimed at avoiding a Santa Barbara DUI. Uber, from their homepage says, “YOUR RIDE, ON DEMAND Whether you’re headed down to State Street, up to Isla Vista, or to SBA airport, the Uber app connects you with a reliable ride — from low-cost to premium — in minutes. Payment is automatic…
Santa Barbara DUI Lawyers hear time and again from clients arrested for their Santa Barbara DUI, “but I passed the field sobriety tests.” The question and answer lies in not whether the clients actually passed, but are these tests really pass/fail?In an interesting article a reporter stands in the shoes of these clients on the…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 2, 2015, Santa Barbara CA: When drivers in Santa Barbara are stopped for a DUI infraction, they want to be represented by someone who has a great deal of knowledge and experience with Santa Barbara DUI Laws. With its strong reputation for representing the motor vehicle operators of Santa Barbara as local…
As the holiday season approaches, it’s nice to think that everything will be happy and full of spirit. Unfortunately, with the amount of holiday parties that are going on this time of year, there is an increased concern for drinking and driving. The Law Office Of Kenneth M. Hallum would like to take this time…
I understand that Halloween seems like the perfect time to let loose and enjoy some good times with friends. When dressed up in costumes, people can sometimes act in ways that are different than what they would ordinarily do. Since Halloween falls on a Friday this year, you might be even more tempted to enjoy…