Los Angeles DUI attorney Jon Artz is honored to have been selected for The 2017 Southern California Super Lawyers List. This is the third consecutive year Jon has been awarded with this recognition by SuperLawyers.com. Mr. Artz was chosen for this honor based on his experience as a Los Angeles DUI lawyer. According to Super Lawyers,…Read More
If you’ve ever wondered what signs of impairment police offers look for in order to make a DUI arrest, you might be surprised. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has specific criteria outlining probable cause for impairment. If you feel you’ve been wrongfully accused, it may be beneficial to review the lawful procedures specific…Read More
We’ve all been there before. You are out at a social gathering celebrating a special life event, or maybe just life in general, enjoying your favorite drink with coworkers, friends, or family. Then it comes time to say farewell and head home. You settle up your tab, say your goodbyes, and walk to your car,…Read More
Addiction is a cunning disease. It may start as an innocent habit like having a beer every night after work but slowly begin to overtake your life. After a while, your method of relaxation begins to feel like a problem and may cause you to ask yourself, “Do I have an addiction?” Whether you feel…Read More
As many people have discovered the hard way, you can’t always know when a great night will turn into a nightmare after you misjudge your ability to operate a vehicle after drinks. It really doesn’t take that much to be considered over the legal limit. Additionally, your tolerance can actually change from day to day,…Read More
Watching a friend or family member suffer from alcohol addiction is one of the most difficult challenges we face as loved ones. You may feel angry, sad, frustrated, or hopeless—sometimes all at once. While your emotions are valid no matter how unmanageable they may feel, there are right and wrong ways of expressing them to…Read More
In this story, a colleague recounts Jon Artz’ unbelievable, relentless, dogged determination to fight a DUI conviction for one of his clients out of San Diego: Eight years ago, in August of 2008, a client was arrested for a second offense DUI in San Diego County. He took a blood test and the results were allegedly a .142% BAC. The…Read More
Every US citizen should know these three constitutional amendments. Think you know what they are? The Fourth Amendment. Unreasonable search and seizure. The exact wording of the Fourth Amendment: “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no…Read More
Summer has most people in good spirits and looking to have fun in the sun! But it’s also one of the most dangerous seasons of the year in terms of drinking and driving related arrests. In fact, a higher volume of drivers in general, combined with a higher than average percentage of alcohol-impaired drivers, causes…Read More
If you’ve ever been stopped by a police officer in Los Angeles, you know the interaction can feel like it takes decades. It can be stressful enough as it stands. But did you know that police officers are legally obligated to perform their duties within a reasonable time frame? By knowing your rights, you’ll be…Read More
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