Recent Blog Posts in 2011

Our Los Angeles DUI Defense Attorneys are the DUI Kings of Los Angeles. We have a combined 75 years of experience and we have handled thousands and thousands of DUI cases.

Our clients are always pleased because our persistence and dedication is evident to them. Our DUI Lawyers know all the ins and outs of the DUI process. We handle both the criminal proceeding and the DMV hearing and prepare for both proceedings as if preparing for a trial.

If you are facing a driving under the influence charge, as your  DUI Defense Lawyer we assert any and all defense applicable on your behalf and we do so aggressively.

There a number of ways to challenge a DUI charge. First, we investigate to see if the stop was even legal. The fourth amendment of the Constitution prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and a traffic stop is considered a seizure. As your attorney, we would investigate to see if the police officer who stopped you at the time of your arrest had a reasonable suspicion to make the stop.

If we can argue this defense on your behalf, your case will likely get dismissed.

Another way to challenge a DUI is by questioning the breathalyzer test. Breathalyzer devices are not always accurate and our job as your DUI Attorney is to do our research and find out if the devices have been properly calibrated and maintained.

Inaccurate results will also have your case likely dismissed.

Our primary goal is to have your case dismissed. We want to protect your freedom, your rights, your license, and your reputation. We guarantee our dedication, our competence, and our persistence.

If you are facing a driving under the influence charge, do not waste any time andcontact our Los Angeles DUI Attorneys and set up a free case evaluation.

German Arevalo, 22, from Compton, California crashed his large SUV into a house in Compton on the morning of December 22, 2011.

Arevalo was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

People were at home at the time of the crash, no one was injured.

Driving under the influence charges can be overwhelming and depending on certain circumstances, can have serious penalties. DUI causing injury or death is always charged a as felony which may result in imprisonment and excessive fines.

Our Los Angeles DUI Defense Attorneys have a tremendous amount of experience in handling drunk driving cases. As your attorney, we handle the criminal proceeding and the DMV hearing for you and do everything we can to get the best results.

Our priority is to protect your license, your freedom, and your legal rights.

On the night of Saturday December 10, 2012 a woman was stopped at a DUI checkpoint in Lompoc, California.

The woman was arrested not only for driving under the influence, but also for child endangerment as she had four children in the car and possession of a weapon.

The woman also had four previous DUI arrests and was driving with a suspended license.

She will be charged with a felony DUI, child endangerment, and possession.

These are serious charges and a conviction will result in imprisonment and excessive fines. Our DUI Defense Attorneys have handled thousands of driving under the influence cases that have resulted in injury, endangerment, manslaughter, and so forth.

Our DUI Lawyers are experienced and well seasoned in handling such matters. We know the DUI process inside and out and know exactly what to do and how to do it to get our clients the best possible results.

If you or a loved one is facing a driving under the influence charge, contact our Los Angeles DUI Defense Attorneys immediately and set up a free face to face consultation.

Crystal Morales, a 17-year-old senior, was in a crosswalk at Margaret Drive shortly before school let out at 2:45 p.m. when she was struck by Marie J. Lippincott, 38, of Costa Mesa, on Tuesday December 6, 2011.

Lippincott was charged with driving under the influence and causing injury.

Doctors induced a coma Wednesday morning so the girl could recover from head trauma, internal bleeding, brain swelling and other internal injuries while being on assisted breathing.

Police were investigating whether she was under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the crash outside of Harbor High. Court records show that in 2005 Lippincott pleaded guilty to theft, burglary and obtaining prescription drugs by fraud.

Lippincott is being held Wednesday at Orange County Jail in lieu of $100,000 bail.

A DUI charge is serious by itself but when involving an injury can be charged as a felony and result in imprisonment along with excessive fines.

Our DUI Defense Attorneys are experienced in this area and we know exactly what to do and exactly how to handle DUI cases similar to this case. We have handled thousands and thousands of driving under the influence cases and have seen great results.

If you or a loved one is facing a drunk driving charge, contact our  Los Angeles DUI Lawyers and set up a free face to face consultation.

About 5 p.m. Monday August 29, 2011 in Sebastopol, California, a citizen called the police, reporting a possible drunken driver on Bodega Avenue whose vehicle was swerving, passing over the double yellow lines and had nearly gone into a ditch.

Adrian Perez Lopez was then stopped by the police and was arrested after a showing of blood alcohol level of 0.15 (legal limit is 0.08).

Lopez has two prior DUIs, one in 2004 and one is 2008.

He has been cited for driving without a license four times, two during both of the DUI arrests and again in 2005 and 2009.

Lopez has never had a California license and never completed DUI school after a prior arrest. San Bernardino County issued a $50,000 warrant for his arrest based on the 2008 DUI there.

Lopez was taken into custody on DUI and license-related charges. He was being held at Sonoma County Jail on a federal immigration hold.

Driving under the influence charges can be overwhelming and complication. At Hedding Law Firm, our drunk driving lawyers have a combined 75 years of experience and we have handled thousands of DUI cases all throughout Los Angeles County.

Our DUI defense lawyers will get on your case, make all the appearances and handle all the hearings. We will be with you through the whole process and do everything we can to protect your license, freedom, and reputation.

Contact our  lawyers in L.A. and set up a free face to face consultation.

We are confident in our work and we are truly set apart from the rest. Come and see for yourself.

Rodney King, 46, whose videotaped beating by police led to the 1992 Los Angeles riots, was charged on Wednesday August 24, 2011 with driving under the influence for which he was arrested for last month in July.

King had admitted to being under the influence of marijuana for medical reasons but denied being under the influence of alcohol.

He was charged with two misdemeanor counts of allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol and marijuana. His blood-alcohol level was allegedly higher than the legal limit when he was pulled over in Riverside County's Moreno Valley.

If convicted, King faces up to a year in jail because of a prior DUI conviction in San Bernardino County.
King is scheduled to be arraigned Friday.

Driving under the influence can result in jail time, excessive fines, license suspension/revocation, probation, rehabilitation, community service, and a permanent mark on your record.

If you have been charged with a DUI, the wisest thing for you to do first is to retain an experienced defense attorney.

Our drunk driving lawyers in L.A. have handled thousands of DUI cases all throughout Los Angeles County. We are familiar with all the judges and prosecutors of Los Angeles County and we know the DUI process inside and out.

If you are facing DUI charges,contact our DUI defense attorneys for a free face to face consultation.

We are confident that we can effectively help you!

On Friday August 12, 2011 Orlando Brown was pulled over for driving without a license plate in front of his Los Angeles home.

Orlando Brown is a rapper and television actor (That's So Raven and The Jamie Foxx Show).

When Brown was pulled over the police smelled alcohol on him and when Brown refused to take a sobriety test he was arrested.

Brown posted $15,000 bail and was released the following Saturday.

If you are arrested under the suspicion of driving under the influence, your rights may be violated and our DUI defense attorneys are here to help you protect those rights.

We have a tremendous amount of experience in handling DUI cases. We are familiar with the process from the DMV hearings to the court proceedings. We know all the ins and outs of the DUI process and are familiar with all the Judges and Prosecutors of the Los Angeles County Court Houses.

Call our drunk driving lawyers and set up a free case consultation. We understand that the DUI process can seem overwhelming and that is why our DUI defense lawyers are here to help you and walk you through step by step.

Lindsay Lohen's former girlfriend, Samantha Ronson, 33, also a famous celebrity DJ, was arrested for driving under the influence on August 1, 2011.

Ronson got pulled over as she was driving 89mph in a 70 mph zone.

She was arrested and charged with two misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence and having a blood alcohol level above the legal limit of 0.08. she was given a field sobriety test at the scene and a breathalyzer test later than night at the sheriff's station.

She is scheduled to be arraigned on September 23rd and if convicted she faces six months in prison and $1000.00 fine.  

Driving under the influence is a serious criminal act that the courts do not take lightly. If you are being charged with a DUI you are facing jail time, heavy fines, license suspension/revocation, mandatory alcohol and drug abuse programs.

Hiring an experienced L.A. DUI defense attorney will increase your chances of success. DUI cases can be complex and overwhelming and our drunk driving lawyers are here to help you through the process and get you the best possible results.

Our DUI lawyers in L.A. have a relationship with the judges and law enforcement officials which can and will play to your advantage. Don't make the mistake of representing yourself at the DUI DMV hearings. Call us and our DUI lawyers in Los Angeles will represent you; getting you the best possible results is out number one priority.

Contact our drunk driving lawyers and set up a free face to face consultation and see for yourself what sets us apart from the rest.

Memorial day weekend has been known to be a time where many people party and drink, sometimes irresponsibly. Drunk driving is a big safety concern this coming weekend, and as a result law enforcement agencies across Los Angeles County will come together to conduct DUI checkpoints and DUI patrols to keep the streets safe. Beginning today, Friday, May 26 to Monday, May 30, the Avoid the 100 Task Force will conduct dozens of DUI checkpoints in Los Angeles County cities, as well as increased DUI patrol efforts. In addition, the California Highway Patrol will conduct a maximum enforcement period on the region's freeways, state highways and unincorporated roads.

If a driver is stopped and measures a blood alcohol level above the California legal limit of 0.08 percent, the driver can face a fine of up to $1,800, a suspended license, and mandatory jail time, among other penalties.

If you or someone you know is being charged with a DUI,  contact our office today to set up a free face-to-face consultation with one of our DUI attorneys. The penalties involved with a DUI can be very serious and it is important to have an experienced 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.

If you or someone you know is facing a DUI with a  vehicular manslaughter 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.  Contact 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.

If you have been arrested or charged with vehicular manslaughter while driving under the influence, contact our criminal defense attorneys today. We have 75 years of combined experience and have defended hundreds of people over the years. The DUI attorneys at the  Hedding law firm understand the serious nature of these charges and we will do whatever we can to defend you.  Contact our office today at 818-986-2092, and set up a free face to face consultation.

If you or someone you know is being charged with a DUI,  contact our office today to set up a free face-to-face consultation with one of our DUI attorneys. The penalties involved with a DUI can be very serious and it is important to have an experienced 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.

If you or someone you know is being charged with a DUI,  contact our office today to set up a free face-to-face consultation with one of our DUI attorneys. The penalties involved with a DUI can be very serious and it is important to have an experienced 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.