Flock of Seagulls van stolen in Downey per breaking news reports Flock of Seagulls van stolen in Downey per reports in the LA Times. You read that right, Flock of Seagulls, the great 80’s band that inspired the name for our blog, Flock of Legals, has just been the victim of a crime in…
Introduction Every year thousands of drivers are arrested throughout the country for DUI related offenses. If arrested in California, drivers can expect to face strict punishment if convicted of a DUI. Punishments for first time offenders include a short prison sentence in county jail, driver’s license suspension and a substantial fine. For second and third…
Introduction to Writing a DUI Apology Letter Driving under the influence is a very serious offense that leaves many individuals feeling embarrassment for their actions. Sometimes a well-thought, coherent and eloquent letter can go a long way in earning leniency from the court. The more apologetic and thoughtful a defendant appears the more likely it…
Introduction Driving under the influence is a serious California offense that can result in a prison sentence, driver’s license suspension, probation, fines and more. Aside from the court-imposed punishments, a DUI conviction can have a negative impact on the defendant’s ability to find a job or attend college. Consequently, should you find yourself facing a…
Don’t Trust the Breathalyzer I have people call me every day and ask, “If I blew over the limit…..how can I win my case?” People just can’t imagine that they could blow over the limit and NOT get a DUI conviction. The very first step in building a defense in a case with a…
Driving under the influence is an unacceptable both socially and morally. It is commonly thought as only affecting vehicles but what about two wheelers such as bicycles and scooters? Different states have different laws and regulations concerning DUI electric scooters. For instance in California a number of statutes has been put into place since bikes…
The state of California has a number of statutes that help in the maintaining law and order. Driving under the influence is a very serious crime, what about riding under the influence? It is a crime although considered a lesser charge when compared to driving under the influence. One cannot however get a DUI while…
Chatsworth trafffic court used to be the model for how a Los Angeles County traffic court should operate. For years I have sung the praises of Chatsworth traffic court. Free parking, efficient and professional clerk’s, heck even the bathrooms are nice. But oh the times they are changing. With the recent closure of many traffic…
Many people have no idea about how to handle an out of state DUI. How one handles these out of state affairs is very important as it may go a long way in terms of determining how long the case might take and what penalty will be passed. Getting a DUI is an expensive affair…
Several drivers will be arrested in another state other than their home state for DUI. At that time, they are known as an out of state offender. The blood alcohol contents (BAC) limit is standard for all states because the Congressional highway funds set it at 0.08%. The difference lies in the charges for DUI…
