Recent Blog Posts in October 2010 |
| October 29, 2010 |
| What is the most accurate DUI test in Los Angeles? |
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The most accurate test to register what a person's blood alcohol level is, at any given time, is to draw blood. The police do not like to have a person get their blood drawn and will discourage them from taking the blood test.
Many clients have come in and said that the police told them that if they gave blood, they would be in custody longer. The reason the police do not like to permit a person to give a blood sample versus a breath test is simple, it is because it takes too long and requires more work on their part. Technically, by discouraging a person from giving blood, the police are violating the dictates of the Implied Consent Law. Otherwise, what is the point of having a choice, if a person is tricked or pressured into taking the blood test. The problem is, that proving this improper conduct can be very difficult. There are so many factors that can be attacked related to the methods and circumstances surrounding a DUI case. However, to really evaluate whether you should fight your case, you must speak to a seasoned Los Angeles DUI attorney.
If you or a loved one has been charged with a DUI, contact our office today. Our Los Angeles DUI attorneys have handled thousands of DUI cases and have a combined 75 years of experience. Call the Hedding Law firm today at 818-986-2092. |
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| October 19, 2010 |
| Can Mouthwash Increase BAC Levels? |
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Carol Ries, 50, pleaded guilty to drunk driving after crashing into the back of a car at a stoplight. When pulled over she admitted to drinking 3 glasses of Listerine that afternoon, and police found a bottle of the Pfizer-manufactured mouthwash in Ries' car. Her BAC from a breathalyzer registered lower than the 0.08 legal limit, but a second test was administered to her using a different device. That test measured her BAC at 0.30. Listerine contains between 26.9% and 21.6% alcohol. The open bottle of alcohol in the car charge was dropped, but she may still have to serve up to 93 days in jail and pay a $500 fine for drunk driving.
Alcohol based mouth-wash can increase your BAC level because the alcohol can stay in your mouth and then be blown into the breathalyzer. That alcohol is thought to evaporate within 15-20 minutes. For this reason, it is important that police wait about 15-20 min. before administering a breath test when pulling someone over.
If you or someone you know has been charged with a DUI, contact our office today. The DUI attorneys at the Hedding Law firm will collect all the facts pertaining to your unique DUI case and fight the charges against you. Our number one objective is to get your charges dismissed, we will work hard to get the best possible outcome for your case. |
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| October 15, 2010 |
| Could You Be Convicted of DUI if You are Sitting in Your Car? |
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When it comes to being convicted of a DUI, many people have questioned what constitutes "driving" a vehicle. Would someone sleeping or sitting in their car be considered to be "driving" according to the law. What if someone is outside their car leaning on the car, or if someone has the keys in the ignition, are they "driving" their car? After facing many similar circumstances, the court was forced to come up with a definition of what constitutes "driving".
Driving is considered the operation of a vehicle and the controling of a vehicle. Operating a vehicle is also what is referred to as driving or having the car moving. Controlling has to do with the keys. If you have the keys you have control.
In People v. Bellomo(1984) it wasn't necessary to decide whether or not the defendant was driving in the presence of the arresting officer because the defendant was found asleep behind the wheel, with the engines running, in a traffic lane, awaiting a red light. He was found guilty (40300.5). This evolved into, if you have the keys, and you are in the vehicle or about the vehicle and "if it looks like a duck, smells like a duck, it must be a duck".
If you or someone you know has been arrested for DUI and feel that the charges are unwarranted, call our office today to set up a free face-to-face consultation. The DUI attorneys at the Hedding Law Firm will sit down with you and collect all the facts pertaining to your unique case. We will work hard to defend you and get the best possible results for your case. |
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| October 14, 2010 |
| Grandma Begs Officer Not to Charge Her with DUI |
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A 65 year old woman tried to avoid a DUI arrest by offerring to make the police officer a grilled cheese sandwich. Elsie Wright O'Conner was stopped after reports of a erratic driver. Her breath smelled of alcohol and two bottles of Skyy Vodka were found in her SUV. One of the bottles was empty and the other was half full. The woman pleaded with the officer to not charge her, stating that she was a grandma and not bad. She told the officer "I could have brought you back to my house and made you a grilled cheese sandwhich." The woman failed the field sobriety test, and her BAC registered as more than three times the legal limit.
If you or someone you know is being charged with a DUI call our office today to set up a free face-to-face consultation with one of our Los Angeles DUI criminal defense attorneys. The penalties involved with a DUI can be very serious and it is important to have an experience DUI attorney on your side. At the Hedding Law Firm we have a combined 75 years of experience and have been successful in dozens of cases like these. |
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| October 12, 2010 |
| George Michael Released From Jail after DUI |
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George Michael was released from Jail Monday after serving almost four weeks for driving under the influence of drugs. "I just want to start again." Said the singer as he thanked those who had supported him while he was jailed. Michael received an eight week sentence on September 14, 2010 after crashing his car into a London photo shop. In July, while high on prescription drugs and marijuana, the singer received a 1,250 pound (about $2,000) fine and lost his license for five years.
If you have been recently charged with a DUI offense and have more questions concerning the DMV process, come see a DUI lawyer at the Hedding Law Firm. Experienced in their field, a hardworking DUI attorney will help you fight off the Los Angeles DUI and provide more information about your driver's license and driving privileges. |
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| October 11, 2010 |
| Drunk Driver Rear-Ends Transit Bus Injuring Two People |
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Jeane Dexheimer, 51, was placed into custody on suspicion of drunken driving after she rear-ended a transit bus. The bus had 10 passengers on board; the driver and one other man were taken to a hospital after complaining of back pain.
Under California Vehicle Code section 23153 VC, you may be charged with a "DUI with injury" if you injured another person while driving under the influence. This charge could be prosecuted as either a misdemeanor or as a felony depending on the circumstances of the offense, and your criminal history. Your DUI history will especially play a big role.
If you or someone you know is facing a DUI with injury charge, you will need an experienced and qualified attorney on your side. The DUI attorneys at the Hedding Law firm have a combined 75 years of experience, and have been successful in many DUI cases. Call our office today to set up a free face-to-face consultation. We will listen to all the facts surrounding your unique case and devise a proper plan of action. |
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| October 06, 2010 |
| Welcome to our DUI Defense Blog |
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| We are pleased to announce the launch of our DUI Defense Blog. |
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