The Korea Times has recently reported that, from January 1st to October 24th of 2015, Los Angeles had a total of 1,995 DUI arrests. Alarmingly, there were more people arrest on DUI in North Hollywood (146) and in Koreatown (126) than in any other L.A. neighborhood. Also concerning was the fact that this represented a…Read More
The California Vehicle Code, in Section 23152, prohibits driving under the influence of any drug or alcoholic beverage and specifies .08% of blood-alcohol content as the point of intoxication for legal purposes. It makes no mention of a person being charged with a DUI for sitting in a parked car, perhaps without even having the…Read More
If you have been charged with a federal DUI in and around Los Angeles, CA, it is imperative that you hire the services of a Los Angeles DUI defense attorney who understands this type of DUI. Without this sort of case-specific knowledge, you will be put at a serious disadvantage at your DUI hearing. What…Read More
The nature of DUI cases is such that there are many strange DUI arrest stories. One of the most outrageous in recent news was the Florida woman who chose to livestream herself, allegedly drunk driving, on Periscope. During her broadcast, she tells viewers that she is drunk while slurring her speech. Police were able to…Read More
John Stamos’ DUI hearing, originally scheduled for Friday, October 16th, has been postponed by nearly a month to November 24th, only two days before Thanksgiving. When the L.A. County District Attorney issued the delay, it was somewhat of a surprise, but it was no more unusual than the Beverly Hills Police Department waiting four months…Read More
Police investigations are complex and must follow certain regulations. The rules and regulations imposed on police officers can be complex, but your attorney can determine if they were followed appropriately. DUI investigations are no exception to these rules, the police must gather evidence and build a case to prove their allegations. When a law enforcement…Read More
Arrested for DUI in Los Angeles? I have spent 47 years crafting creative strategies to defend my clients in court. These strategies can work very well (many other Los Angeles DUI attorneys access my site to get more info on how to use these for their clients). Here is a summary of three of my…Read More
A recent study at Temple University, jointly funded by Uber and MADD, has found that drunk driving fatalities are on the decline in California, and at least a part of the reason is clearly traceable to increased use of car-sharing services. The widespread introduction of services like Uber and Lyft into California cities was shown…Read More
Being arrested for DUI is a very serious situation. The consequences can be dire, but if a few simple steps are followed, the risk can be significantly mitigated. Of course, obtaining the services of an experienced DUI attorney is of paramount importance, but there are some other tips that can be helpful in the meantime….Read More
On August 15, 2015, attorney Jon Artz presented at an educational program for the California DUI Lawyers Association. With more than 40 years of experience practicing DUI defense in Los Angeles and throughout southern California, Jon brought a wealth of knowledge to share at the event. The CDLA is California’s only association of qualified DUI…Read More
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