As we are in the midst of the holiday season be safe. Here are some tips to avoid a San Diego DUI. Christmas holiday statistics reported by the California Highway Patrol revealed the number of arrests for suspicion of driving under the influence (San Diego DUI)...
Tips to Avoid a San Diego DUI on New Years Eve
Tips to Avoid Getting a San Diego DUI New Years Eve is approaching us. People often want to know what they need to do when they get a San Diego DUI, but equally (if not more) important is knowing and following a number of smart practices that you can take prior to...
San Diego DUI focus Driving on a suspended license courthouse stings
As a former prosecutor I cannot tell you how often I was preparing for a San Diego DUI trial when I would find out the individual picked up a suspended license case. San Diego DUI cases can be challenging for a prosecutor (with the right attorney), but a suspended...
San Diego County DUI arrests from various checkpoints
I cannot stress that as we are in the midst of the holiday season is to be responsible. The police will be out in force. They will error on the side of arresting if you had a “few” drinks. Seven people were arrested and several others cited at overnight checkpoints...
SAN DIEGO DUI Focus What is the PAS Device?
When I first speak to my clients about their San Diego DUI arrest they bring up the breath test in the field. It is mistaken for the chemical tests that are taken back at the station (unless there is a checkpoint or similar). There is a significant difference...
Federal Judge Backs Cell Phone Search In Traffic Stop
This ruling can have a bearing on San Diego DUI cases. Read the case. US District Court for Oklahoma backs the cell phone search of a driver pulled over for a flapping license plate. The court opinion can be found here. Drivers pulled over for minor traffic...
Inside the Firm focus- Case Manager Zoe Booke
I feel it important for people to know a little on the inside operation of the firm. We hope to present to the public the outstanding individuals you will meet when working with our firm. Case Manager Zoe B is an important cog in the operation of the firm. Zoe wears...
Gaslamp San Diego DUI Checkpoint Leads To 29 Arrests
I cannot stress that as we enter the holidays that you be safe and responsible. Police will stop you and will error on the side of arrests. Twenty nine motorists were facing drunken driving charges (san Diego DUI) Monday following their arrests at two separate...
San Diego DUI Focus on what is “slurred speech”
As a former prosecutor who has reviewed thousands of reports, there are few San Diego DUI police reports that do not indicate that the suspect’s speech was slurred. Often the officer will have written a variation on a theme by describing the speech as “thick and...
Question of the day…what is the rising blood alcohol defense in a San Diego DUI case?
I often get questions from persons asking what is a “rising blood alcohol (BAC) defense”? It is a valid & reasonable defense that likely covers so many San Diego DUI arrests. It is unlawful to have an excessive blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) at the time of...