The San Gabriel Valley Tribune reports legislation aimed at curbing police abuse of sobriety checkpoints was set for a vote on May 17, 2011 in the state Assembly’s Appropriations Committee. The bill sets specific procedures for police to follow when they conduct drunken driver checkpoints. As a response to allegations law enforcement agencies use checkpoints…
In California there is no per se or presumptive level of marijuana under the DUI laws. California Vehicle Code §23152 (a) states; it is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle. The…
A group of 41 Santa Barbara County law enforcement officers who collectively made 1,656 drunken-driving arrests last year were honored Tuesday in Buellton. The officers were recognized as part of an advanced training seminar sponsored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the county’s multiple agency DUI crackdown known as “Avoid the 12.” Resources outlined to…
Apple and Google have agreed to review applications alerting drivers to DUI checkpoints to consider whether they facilitate illegal activity. The concession follows a grilling from Senator Charles E Schumer of New York, who believes such apps are an active aid to drunk drivers. “Apple and Google shouldn’t be in the business of selling apps…
The Santa Maria Times reported on May 12, 2011 the Santa Maria Police Department will be on the lookout for impaired and unlicensed drivers at a checkpoint between Friday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 1 a.m. It is not known where in the city the checkpoint, Officers will screen motorists passing through the checkpoint…
A faulty breathalyzer used by San Jose police to arrest 865 DUI suspects could lead to drivers walking free — even if they were drunk behind the wheel, authorities revealed Tuesday. In a report by the Mercury News the Alco-Sensor V breathalyzer used by officers may have shown incorrect readings because of a manufacturer’s error…
How To Select The Best Santa Barbara Dui Attorney Hiring a Santa Barbara dui attorney is critical to your success if you are charged with drunk driving. There are about 2,700 drunk driving arrests in Santa Barbara County, home to more than 300,000 residents. There are thousands of dui attorneys who can handle DUI cases…
DUI penalties are more serious than you think. Getting a DUI is serious business. First-time offenders need to know what to expect before they go to court so that they can be prepared for what they are getting into. The most basic penalties for a DUI include fines, license suspension, probation, and jail time. Of…
Preparation course from a Santa Barbara dui attorney Getting caught driving drunk is never a good experience. Fortunately, knowing what to expect can help you to assure that you were apprehended and charged correctly and that the officer did not do anything that was out of line compared to what is typically required to prove intoxication at the time…
Consequences of DUI With Injuries If you have been arrested for DUI, driving under the influence, and injured someone in the process, you are facing felony charges and much more serious penalties. Whether the injured person was a pedestrian, in another vehicle or in your own car, injuring someone raises the bar on the consequences…