Archive for March, 2011
Pulled over for DUI in Los Angeles? Don’t give the officer and explanation!
March 31st, 2011 | 
Author: Police officers hear numerous excuses from those they arrest for DUI. Often citizens feel the need to offer the officer an explanation for why they have been pulled over. This is not your job. You have probably heard the Miranda expression that “anything you say can be used against you in a court of law.” This is true and you bet that officer is going to testify to what you allegedly said. Do you really want your explanation of, “I just had 3 or 4 beers” or your post FST statement of, “I can’t even do that test sober” to be used against you? Anything you tell law enforcement is ammunition to fine you, take your license, make you attend alcohol treatment classes and lock you up. Furthermore, the officer needs to have probable cause to pull you over in the first place. If there was no probable cause to stop your car then your attorney should run a 1538.5 suppression motion to get the evidence thrown out and your case dismissed. Remember, the only reason law enforcement wants to talk to a private citizen is because they believe that you are either one of three categories: (1) a victim, (2) a suspect or (3) a witness. Odds are when they pull your car over that you are a suspect. Politely hand over your license, registration and insurance information. Don’t give them an explanation!
Los Angeles/Southern California criminal defense attorney. Former Deputy District Attorney, now dedicated to preserving your trial rights in Driving Under the Influence (DUI) cases, traffic violations and other criminal cases. I focus my practice on Criminal Law and I place a special emphasis on DUI cases. Educate yourself! Don’t let the police officer and prosecutor be the only ones who are informed! Protect, defend and fight for your rights! Contact me by email: adampostlaw@gmail.com or by phone: (310)739-4612 to discuss your case if you have been arrested for DUI, received a traffic ticket or have been charged with a crime in Los Angeles or anywhere else in Southern California. I am a member of the California DUI Lawyers Association, the California Bar, the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Go to my website: www.adamjpost.com
LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This material is for informational purposes only, and is provided as a public service. This public information is not intended to be a source of legal advice. Do not rely upon these materials for legal advice. Seek a consultation with more than one drunk driving defense lawyer on the phone or in person about the facts of your case. Every case is different and contains unique issues specific to each unique set of facts. Hire an attorney to represent you and protect your interests.
Originally published here.
Adam J. Post
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What Happens If I’m Arrested For Drunk Driving in Orange County?
Being arrested for DUI in Orange County can seem very scary – especially if this is your first offense. Driving with a blood-alcohol content of 0.08 percent or greater is considered drunken driving under California law. If you are first time offender, you stand the risk of jail time, fines, license suspension or possibly all of the above. Two or more DUI offenses could result in the more severe consequences including mandatory DUI classes.
The consequences for drunk driving in Orange County will depend upon a number of factors including blood-alcohol content (BAC), whether or not you were involved in an accident, your history of moving violations, whether or not there were any serious injuries or deaths, and other circumstances specific to your case. If you are a parent with a minor in the car, there’s a chance that child neglect/abuse charges could be filed against you as well.
It’s highly recommended that you hire an Orange County DUI attorney to help you with your case. There are certain procedures that need to be followed if you’ve been arrested for a DUI and a DUI attorney can help make the process go a little smoother. Your attorney will be the one to investigate all the details of your case including the police report. The more you remember what happened before, during, and after your arrest, the better. Having witnesses to testify to your state of mind will help the case even more.
Drunk driving is a mistake that many people make, but if you learn from that mistake the better off you’ll be in the long run.
Originally published here.
Maria Palma
