Blogs 2009 February

February, 2009 Blog Posts

DUI Court facing budget cuts.

For those charged with DUI in Newport Beach, Orange County, the Harbor Justice Center runs a program known as "DUI Court" whereby second and third time DUI offenders are given the option of committing ...
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Bad Boyz of Chicago - Chicago PD DUI Hat Trick

First, Chicago police officer John Haleas was found to be fabricating DUI cases last April (and currently faces related felony criminal charges), then earlier this week the Chicago Sun-Times reported ...
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How to choose a DUI Lawyer

In the competitive world of DUI defense in Southern California, it never ceases to amaze me what DUI lawyers will say to get prospective clients to retain them. Many of my clients call a number of ...
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Charles Barkley pleads Guilty to DUI

According to news reports today, former NBA star and TV personality, Charles Barkley, pled guilty to DUI in Scottsdale, Arizona. He is set to begin a five day jail sentence on March 21st. He must also ...
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Drugs, DUI and the DMV

Upon arrest for a DUI based on drugs or medication alone, the arresting officer should not take your drivers license from you. Normally, when a person is arrested for DUI, if the police believe, based ...
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DUI Defense and Toxicologists

Defending DUI charges in Los Angeles or Orange County involves issues of law and science. Proffessional DUI attorney's develop a close working relationship with an experienced blood/breath alcohol ...
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Solicitation of Prostitution

The Tampa sex crimes defense lawyers at Thomas & Paulk defend people charged with prostitution, solicitation, and a variety of other sex crimes. Case #: 2008-CM-023085 Continue reading "Solicitation of Prostitution" »

Jury Selection in DUI Cases

Effective jury selection is crucial in any criminal case and this certainly applies to DUI cases because of the prejudice many people have toward defendants charged with drunk driving. If you have ...
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Sobriety Checkpoints

The California Highway Patrol will be ramping up it's efforts to arrest drunk drivers as a result of a $5.9 million grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety. The money is ear-marked for an ...
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DUI Charges Reduced to Reckless Driving

The Tampa Bay DUI defense lawyers at Thomas & Paulk represent people facing criminal charges for driving under the influence. Case #: 9615-XCM Our client was charged with DUI at Hard Rock Casino. ...
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Client Avoids License Suspension and DUI Conviction

The Tampa DUI defense lawyers at Thomas & Paulk are committed to providing aggressive defense in both criminal court and at the driver's license hearing. Case #: 235-XCG Our client was charged ...
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Celebrity DUI Arrests

There have been a number of celebrity DUI arrests recently.Santa Barbara County Sheriff's deputies arrested Hollywood actor Gary Collins for DUI on the Central Coast. Deputies stopped the driver in ...
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DUI Dropped to Reckless Driving

If you are facing DUI charges in Tampa, the Tampa DUI defense lawyers at Thomas & Paulk can defend your rights and protect you in court. Case#: 3977-XCO Our client was arrested for DUI with a ...
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DUI Penalties and AA Attendance.

A Court should not require a person to attend AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) meetings as part of their penalties for a DUI conviction because of the religious element involved in these meetings. However, ...
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Driving on a Suspended License

Clients who have been suspended by the DMV as a result of a DUI arrest often ask me what would happen if they are stopped driving on a suspended license. This is Los Angeles and many people decide to ...
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Felony Drug Possession Charges Reduced - Client Avoids Jail

The Tampa drug crimes defense lawyers at Thomas & Paulk defend people charged with drug possession and other drug crimes in and around Tampa. Case: Possession of cocaine with intent within 1,000 ...
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