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 result in a refusal. Santa Barbara DUI statistics most likely are not far off that …Read More
Santa Barbara DUI Lawyer answers “Why so many breath tests?”
As a Santa Barbara DUI Lawyer I am often asked, “why did the officer make me take the breath test over and over?”. In the course of a DUI Santa Barbara cops may administer two different breath tests: yes, two different tests. The two different tests are theoretically performing the same tasks, however they have different legal requirements, regulations, and ramifications. The first test; a preliminary alcohol screening (“PAS”) breath test given …Read More
Received A DUI? Follow These Seven Tips For Finding A Lawyer Who Will Fight For You
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 of a car if you have been drinking, but the decision to do so doesn’t …Read More
Santa Barbara DUI Lawyer Firm Celebrates 10th Anniversary
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 DUI lawyers, The Law Office of Kenneth M. Hallum has provided this service for over ten years. Attorney …Read More
