DUI

Kenneth Hallum Aggressive Felony DUI Defense Lawyer in Santa Barbara

BySanta Barbara DUI Lawyer 9 March 20214 January 2023

Felony DUI Explained A felony DUI is a very severe charge and can be extremely devastating to one’s life and family. Because of the seriousness of the charge it is imperative that you seek out a knowledgeable and competent Santa Barbara DUI defense attorney immediately. There are distinct differences between a misdemeanor and a felony…

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Santa Barbara DUI Lawyer Explains Different Ways DUI Offenders Get Caught

BySanta Barbara DUI Lawyer 12 February 20214 January 2023

Santa Barbara Drunk Drivers Out of an urban population of more than 300,000, Santa Barbara drunk driver arrests account for about 10% every single year. Almost 3,000 drivers are arrested for driving under the influence annually in Santa Barbara, which isn’t surprising. The law enforcement in this area are not as laid back and relaxed…

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Santa Barbara DUI Lawyer Explains DMV License Suspension and 10 Day Rule

BySanta Barbara DUI Lawyer 30 January 20214 January 2023

The National Summer DUI Enforcement Campaign is in full swing in Santa Barbara County. The Summer DUI Mobilization Campaign began on August 21st and continues through September 7th. The Santa Barbara DUI Task Force “Avoid the 12” funding is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic…

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Santa Barbra DUI Lawyer Explains Your Rights During a Santa Barbara DUI Test Refusal

BySanta Barbara DUI Lawyer 3 November 20194 January 2023

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…

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Santa Barbara DUI Lawyer Explains Your Rights After a Field Sobriety Test

BySanta Barbara DUI Lawyer 21 October 20184 January 2023

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…

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Santa Barbara DUI Attorney Explains DUI Statistics and DWI Insights for Drunk Drivers

BySanta Barbara DUI Lawyer 10 March 20184 January 2023

Looking for Santa Barbara DUI Statistics? Santa Barbara is a very popular city in California, located to the north of Los Angeles. This community is home to more than 90,000 residents in the city proper, with another 200,000+ in the urban area. Santa Barbara is connected to Los Angeles and San Francisco by U.S. Highway…

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How to Avoid a Santa Barbara DUI From a Santa Barbara DUI Lawyer

BySanta Barbara DUI Lawyer 12 December 20174 January 2023

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…

How to Find a Santa Barbara DUI Lawyer to Fight Your DUI Defense

BySanta Barbara DUI Lawyer 4 June 20174 January 2023

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…

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Santa Barbara DUI Lawyer Answers FAQ on CA Breath Tests and Breathalyzer Testing

BySanta Barbara DUI Lawyer 7 July 20164 January 2023

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…

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Santa Barbara DUI Attorney Says Police Criticize New DUI Checkpoint Law

BySanta Barbara DUI Lawyer 12 January 20164 January 2023

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…