May, 2009 Blog Posts
Posted on May 29, 2009
Acid reflux, commonly known as heartburn is a common condition. It causes a painful burning sensation in the chest and sudden regurgitation of acid fluid from the stomach or burping. It is common in ...
Continue reading "Acid Reflux and DUI Defense" »
Posted on May 28, 2009
Pursuant to Section 13800 of the California Vehicle Code, the DMV has broad power to suspend a persons privilege to drive following a serious traffic accident. The DMV may conduct an investigation to ...
Continue reading "Accidents and DMV Suspensions" »
Posted on May 27, 2009
Over the weekend, I was contacted by a potential new client who had just been released from custody for a Felony DUI in Redondo Beach. Bail in his case was set by the arresting agency at $100,000 and ...
Continue reading "Bail, Bail Bonds and DUI" »
Posted on May 22, 2009
A frequent comment I get from clients charged with DUI is that they believe that their blood alcohol level was elevated because they had consumed no food prior to drinking. This raises the question of ...
Continue reading "Food, Alcohol Absorption and DUI" »
Posted on May 21, 2009
The tragic death of Los Angeles Angels Pitcher Nick Adenhart as a result of a traffic accident caused by a drunk driver recently brought to the public attention a number of issues. The drunk driver ...
Continue reading "Vehicular Manslaughter, Murder and DUI" »
Posted on May 19, 2009
The reliability of breath test results in DUI cases is based on a number of procedural safeguards. One essential safeguard is the requirement that the officer observe the suspect for a continuous ...
Continue reading "15 Minute Observation in Breath Test Cases" »
Posted on May 18, 2009
I an earlier blog, I mentioned that one problem associated with breath tests in DUI cases was mouth alcohol contamination. Breath machines should "read' alveolar air. However, even a tiny amount of ...
Continue reading "Mouth Alcohol Detector" »
Posted on May 15, 2009
An SR22 is a form sent by your insurance company to the DMV to show proof of insurance. It is required following a DMV suspension for a DUI and before the DMV will consider reinstatement on a ...
Continue reading "What is an SR22?" »
Posted on May 14, 2009
Breath alcohol analysis in DUI cases is based on the presumption that breath machines read alveolar air or deep lung air that is reasonably in equilibrium with blood alcohol levels. However, one ...
Continue reading "Breath-Alcohol Analysis and "Mouth Alcohol"" »
Posted on May 13, 2009
Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitoring, or SCRAM for short is one of a number of new devices used to monitor people on probation for DUI. SCRAM monitors a persons sweat to determine if any ...
Continue reading "SCRAM and DUI Penalties." »
Posted on May 12, 2009
An ignition interlock device is an instrument installed in a vehicle which requires that the driver blow into it before the car will start. In theory at least, the vehicle will not start if the driver ...
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Posted on May 12, 2009
Imagine that you attend a wedding, drink alcohol, and stay overnight in a hotel with no intention of driving. Then imagine that you get a call at 3:00am from your baby sitter saying that they can't ...
Continue reading "Defense of Necessity in DUI Cases" »
Posted on May 11, 2009
Most people who have been arrested for a DUI for the first time do not personally know a DUI defense lawyer. Prior to the internet, it was difficult to access information about attorneys and their ...
Continue reading "National College for DUI Defense" »
Posted on May 8, 2009
After the DMV has suspended the driving privileges of a person under the age of twenty one for driving with alcohol in their system, it is possible to submit a petition for a "critical need license". ...
Continue reading "Critical Need to Drive for persons under 21" »
Posted on May 6, 2009
Orange County District Attorney's Office seems to have recently adopted a policy of requesting DNA samples as a condition of plea bargains in DUI cases in Orange County. Each Court in Orange County ...
Continue reading "DNA Samples and DUI in Orange County" »
Posted on May 4, 2009
Most people seeking a DUI attorney in Los Angeles are looking for information about potential or likely outcomes in their case including assurances that they will not suffer any county jail time. The ...
Continue reading "DUI Penalties in California" »