Founded in 1980, Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) is a charitable organization whose goal is to prevent drunk driving, assist those affected by drunk driving, decrease underage drinking, and advocate for greater alcohol restriction and laws. Anyone convicted of a DUI is required to attend a MADD Victims Impact Panel (VIP) as a requirement of…
Learn All About Biking Under the Influence in California The battle against drunk drivers has reached a new target: bicyclists. Police officers in California and states across America are cracking down on BUI. It appears that citizens are attempting to circumvent the drunk driving laws by taking their bicycles to the bar instead of a…
We have all had nights where we drink to much alcohol and struggle with driving home or calling a cab. In every instance, the only logical and safe solution is to hail a cab or contact a friend to serve as your designated driver. It is important to remember that driving drunk can result in…
Those searching for Orange County DUI offenders support can find assistance from many local and national resources. From alcoholics anonymous (AA) to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) to mandatory DUI schools, those arrested for a DUI have plenty of support available to them. Often, asking for support is the first step in recognizing a problem…
From motor vehicles to bikes to mopeds, the state of California is cracking down on drunk drivers. Prior to additions to the California Vehicle Code citizens could operate both a bike and moped while drunk; however, both are now punishable with fines and a permanent criminal record. The DUI scooter California laws under vehicle code…
It is extremely important to understand the factors in deciding bail prior to your court date. Bail is governed by the Bail Schedule for the respective county in which the crime is alleged to have occurred. Factors in the setting of bail are controlled by the California Penal Code Section 1275. Factors in reducing, increasing…
The Airport Courthouse in Los Angeles prosecutes felonies and misdemeanor cases in the surrounding community. There are several prosecuting agencies that prosecute out of the Airport Courthouse. The Santa Monica City Attorney and Los Angeles City Attorney prosecute misdemeanor cases in their respective courtrooms. If you are arrested for any misdemeanor in Santa Monica, you…
There are a number of ways to get your bail reduced in a criminal case. Often times the arresting agency will arrest a suspect for a felony. Bailing out on felony charges can be extremely expensive. I have often witnessed individuals arrested on felony cases with felony bail set by the arresting agency, only to…
If you or a loved one has been arrested for a DUI and are ordered to appear in the Metropolitan Courthouse in downtown L.A., then you need to contact an attorney as soon as possible. If arrested for a DUI you generally have 10 (TEN!) calendar days from the date of your arrest to request…
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Getting a “Driving Under the Influence” charge (DUI) can be pretty darn scary (here is a link with helpful information from the DMV on what to do if you get a DUI: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/dl/driversafety/). Going to court to take care of the charge can be even scarier. You meet with the DA and they inform you that…
