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Motion to Suppress Evidence in a California DUI
By admin on August 13, 2020
From a prosecutor’s perspective, presenting a successful DUI case is a bit like putting together a puzzle. The prosecutor must bring together different “pieces” of evidence – breath or blood test results, the driver’s performance during field sobriety tests, and statements made by the driver during the investigation – in order to secure a conviction. […]
California Driver Charged with Murder after DUI-Involved Street Racing Death
By Jon Ibanez on August 6, 2020
Back in 2012, Louie Robert Villa, of Santa Ana pleaded guilty to a California DUI. When Villa was sentenced on the DUI he was told by the judge, “You are hereby advised that being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or both, impairs your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Therefore, it is […]
“Expunging” a California DUI
By Jon Ibanez on July 31, 2020
When a person is convicted of a DUI, they face at a minimum of three years of probation, fines and fees of several thousand dollars, and a DUI class. Beyond that, depending on the severity of the DUI, a person can also face jail, rehab, a Mothers Against Drunk Driving Victim Impact Panel, a Hospital […]
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Teenage Driver from Compton Arrested for Fatal DUI Crash
Posted on August 8, 2020
About three weeks ago, a teenage driver from Compton made the poor decision to drive a car while heavily intoxicated, resulting in the death of his passenger. On July 18th at approximately 2 a.m., Jorge Angel Perez, 19, was traveling …
Will Early DUI Releases Put Innocent Lives at Risk?
Posted on August 8, 2020
In light of ongoing precautions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation have begun the process of releasing thousands of inmates back into California communities. While early DUI releases are necessary in …
Necessary Things to Know About a First-Time DUI in California
Posted on August 1, 2020
A person who has been arrested for a first-time DUI in California must face two government agencies: the DMV and the criminal court. When arrested, the driver can be charged according to Vehicle Code 23152(a) and Vehicle Code 23152(b). The …