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This morning at my clients DMV hearing, I had the opportunity to speak with the CHP officer who had arrested my client for DUI. While we were waiting in the lobby at the DMV Driver’s Safety Office I was trying to get a feel of the officers experience on the field since you looked fairly…
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Back in the day, it used to be that you could move to a different state and escape the consequences of a DUI conviction. However, those those days are long gone. Now, thanks to the Interstate Driver’s License Compact and the National Driver’s Registry, a DUI in one state is available to the computers in…
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A new training course conducted by the federal agency in charge of deportations in order to push prosecutors and immigration enforcement officers to focus their efforts on removing immigrants convicted of crimes. This new policy will result in speeding deportations of high-risk offenders while halting those of illegal immigrants with no criminal records and strong…
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On Friday, January 6, 2012 over 1,200 drivers were stopped at the intersection of Alondra Boulevard and Woodruff Avenue. As a result of the check point, people were not only arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, but were also arrested for possession of narcotics, and driving either no license or a…
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There are two things you should never forget when you’re by the side of the road in shackles and getting ready to take the long lonely ride to jail, whether innocent or guilty: 1. You owe NO duty to the police to help them arrest you or increase the charges against you by confessing, acting…
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Did you know that you can ask an arresting police officer for an NOA (Notice to appear in court) instead of being arrested? An NOA is a citation that requires you to appear in court. Once there, you can be convicted and sentenced to jail by the judge. BUT, there is one crucial difference: You…
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WRITE DOWN EVERY DETAIL you remember about the time of your arrest & prior to the incident. The more notes you take the easier it will be to fight the DUI charge. Answer questions such as: Where were you before you drove the vehicle & what were you doing? Did you drink alcohol, and if…
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Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy Dayle Long has been charged with murdering, Samuel Vanettes, age 36 after an argument arose between the two men over a game of darts. Officer Long who is a ten-year department veteran had been drinking alone when he engaged in a conversation with Vanettes and his friends. Their conversation over who…
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After being released from an embarrassing and frightening journey through the DUI arrest process you need to be prepared to take IMMEDIATE action. Being aware of the steps to take as soon as you are released from jail will ensure that your rights are upheld you can beat the DUI charge. IMMEDIATE ACTION is necessary;…
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This submission is a guest post from John Brennan. He is a non-lawyer, at least we think he is a non-lawyer and according to his profile, he is a freelance writer living in Mexico. As always, taking a step back generates amazing perspective and it sure seems to us like he got this one…