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Los Angeles DUI Lawyers — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:35:59 +0000

The effects of drinking and driving. Video production project Summer 2011 Kim Phan Del Norte High School San Diego, California DISCLAIMER: (All images and music are copyrighted by their respective copyright owners.)

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Los Angeles DUI Lawyers — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:35:59 +0000

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Every 15 Minutes a Teenager Dies from Drunk Driving

Los Angeles DUI Lawyers — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:30:59 +0000

A warning to all teens about the dangers of drinking and driving. Program sponsored by the California Highway Patrol and involves Police, Fire Fighters, Paramedics, and Students to prevent drinking and driving. Conducted at Newbury Park High. Produced & Directed by Joe Lam. Shining Light – shininglightpictures.com

Drunk Driver busted in southern California

Los Angeles DUI Lawyers — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:25:59 +0000

Driving to the beach for dinner when we spotted this crazy driver.

Dui Attorney-Lawyer San Bernardino CA

Los Angeles DUI Lawyers — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 14:20:59 +0000

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The Ultimate California Drunk Driving Accident Legal Survival Book

Los Angeles DUI Lawyers — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 18:45:59 +0000

Product Description

I am California auto accident attorney Mark C. Blane and I began my legal career helping ordinary folks obtain justice from their injuries due to the negligence of another. I went to law school knowing I did not want to represent corporate interests; I wanted to be able to look a client in the eyes and help them in their time of need. If you or someone you love has been injured in any type of accident, I want you to know that you have my sympathy. As an injured accident victim myself, I understand the pain and feeling of helplessness that comes with being in an accident. I also understand the journey to recovery first hand.

I wrote this book to explain the mysteries surrounding a California drunk driving accident & injury case, and what you can do to educate yourself in the process. I want to make sure you understand your legal rights if you or a loved one was injured in a car accident by a drunk driver. The book discusses the legal rights of a drunk driving accident victim in the criminal and civil courts in California. It explains the laws on filing personal injury claims against the persons and businesses that serve alcohol to the drunk driver prior to an accident and discusses the victim’s right to California Insurance benefits after an accident. The insurance laws in California that apply to car accidents are very complicated and change on an almost daily basis.

The Ultimate California Drunk Driving Accident Legal Survival Book

Factors That Can Enhance a DUI Charge in California

Los Angeles DUI Lawyers — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:00:59 +0000

One thing you should know about a DUI arrest is that every DUI case is different, each with their own unique circumstances. When it comes to deciding the penalties for a DUI charge, the judge and/or looks at many factors. There are certain factors, however, that can enhance a DUI charge in California including:

Having minors in the vehicle with you at the time of arrest Being under the legal drinking age (The legal age is 21 in most states.) Any prior DUI charges Causing an accident, injury, or death to other people Having a BAC (blood alcohol content) of .20% greater than the legal limit Speeding or reckless driving

In the state of California enhancements are usually added on when the charges are initially filed, but they can be added at a later time if the case is still pending and the enhancements won’t threaten the driver’s right to a fair trial. These additional allegations must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt or the sentence cannot be enhanced. If you are found to be guilty of these additional allegations, you can probably see higher fines, longer jail sentence, longer mandatory DUI education, longer driver’s license suspension, and a more restrictive probation.

If you have been arrested for drunk driving and your case includes any one of the circumstances mentioned above, it may be beneficial to hire an experienced California DUI defense lawyer who specializes in DUI cases. A lawyer can investigate your case and make sure that your right to a fair trial is upheld in court.

Originally published here.

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Harsher Penalties For Drunk Drivers In California

Los Angeles DUI Lawyers — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 15:55:59 +0000

On the heels of a month marked by extensive media coverage of the Orange County trial of Andrew Gallo–the San Gabriel man, who, despite having his license suspended for a prior DUI conviction, took the wheel after a night of binge drinking and killed Angeles’ rookie pitcher, Nick Adenhart, and two friends in an early morning collision–news has broken of a new law that will impact DUI repeat offenders. Starting January 1, 2012, judges will have the option of revoking an individual’s license for up to 10 years if that person has three or more convictions for driving under the influence within the past decade. The law is just one of many efforts by state legislators and officials to combat drunk driving in California.

Annually 1.5 million people are arrested for driving under the influence in this state, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). DUI repeat offenders account for one-third of those arrested. A recent study of the percentage of drivers with alcohol-related convictions in the nation’s 20 largest cities by insurance.com found that the greatest number of violators resided in San Diego, followed by San Jose in second place, Los Angeles in seventh, and San Francisco in eighth. The high incidence of convicted drivers in these cities was attributed to three factors: a higher rate of alcohol consumption among the population, “more partiers,” in general; a lack of public transportation; and effective enforcement of drinking-and-driving laws.

Over the last 30 years, numerous laws have been passed to prevent drinking and driving in the United States:

In 1984, the Federal Uniform Drinking Age Act was signed into law. Under the law, states that fail to prohibit the purchase or public consumption of alcohol by an individual under the age of 21 will have 10% of Federal highway funding withheld from them. In effect, this law raised the national minimum drinking age to 21.

In 1990, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that sobriety checkpoints were legal under the constitution.

In 1995, the Federal Zero Tolerance Law was passed, making it illegal for individuals under 21 years old to drive with any measurable amount of blood alcohol content (BAC) in their blood. Highway safety funds would be withheld from any state failing to comply with the law by October 1, 1998.

In 2000, .08 BAC became the national illegal limit for impaired driving. Under the law, a percentage of federal highway construction funds would be withheld from any state failing to comply.

To date, 14 states have enacted laws mandating DUI first-time and repeat offenders to install ignition interlock devices in their vehicles: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. California, however, has only implemented a pilot program in four counties: Alameda, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Tulare. Drivers with the device are forced to breathe into a tube connected to a machine that measures alcohol levels; if alcohol is detected, the machine will prevent the ignition from starting. The device not only prevents those with DUI convictions from drinking and driving, it also serves as a deterrent to all drivers, as it considerably increases the cost of receiving a DUI. Legislators will consider expanding the program statewide after a 5-year evaluation.

In California-and nationwide-efforts to combat drunk driving have had an impact on the number of fatal alcohol-related accidents. Throughout the country, such accidents decreased by almost 10 percent from 13,041 in 2007 to 11, 773 in 2008. In California, there were 108 fewer fatal accidents in 2008 than in 2007, from 1,347 to 1,239. Hopefully, the fatality rate will continue to decline with the state’s increasingly aggressive DUI enforcement and harsher penalties.

Originally published here.

James Ballidis

Orange County Dui Lawyers

Los Angeles DUI Lawyers — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 14:30:59 +0000

Welcome to ExpertLawFirm.com! We are a specialized firm of experienced Orange County DUI lawyers who are expert in handling DUI defense and drunk driving cases, including DMV matters, felony and misdemeanor criminal defense. We serve all of Southern California with offices in Orange County, Los Angeles and Riverside County.

DUI lawyers offer everything you need to know if you are arrested here for DUI. If you have been charged with drug or alcohol related crime in Orange County, it is important that you retain the services of a qualified lawyer who will invest time and dedication into you and your case. You need to consult a good criminal lawyer who knows the courts in Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties well. At Expert Law firm, we are committed to our clients and we fight to protect their best interests. We have successfully represented numerous clients who have been charged with DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol) in Orange County, Irvine and surrounding areas, and we are extremely familiar with Orange County’s legal and criminal processes.

We understands that people who are accused of a crime are worried about losing their license or driving privilege in drunk driving and DUI cases or their employment. Our attorneys are also able to handle personal injury and auto accident cases. Our firm offers professionalism in every matter and we present every defense, every strategy of evidence in your favor to fight your case.

We also handle criminal cases involving violent crimes, white-collar crimes, theft crimes, sex crimes, juvenile crimes, drug crimes, weapons charges, and domestic violence. Our primary goal is to make sure that you receive the best possible case outcome in court. We take our responsibility very seriously and we are available to help you 24 hours a day.

If you are interested to know more about Orange County DUI Lawyers, please search our site for more in-depth information and resources.

Originally published here.

Robert L. Miller

What to do if you get a DUI

Los Angeles DUI Lawyers — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 14:10:59 +0000

If you got a DUI in California, there are certain processes you have to go through after. I had to ask around. i thought it would