Recent Blog Posts in 2012

A 48 year old woman from Lawndale is facing possible criminal charges for alleged drunk driving and causing a crash that resulted in death on Sunday May 13, 2012.

 The woman was driving a 2008 Toyota Tundra pickup truck in the number four lane, when she suddenly veered to the right and her vehicle struck a tow truck that was stopped on the freeway's right shoulder, where the tow truck driver was assisting a disabled vehicle.

68-year-old Geronimo Hernandez from Compton was in the car with the man; he was thrown out of the car and died at the hospital.

The woman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.

If authorities determine that the woman was in fact driving drunk, she is likely to be charged with vehicular manslaughter which can result in up to 10 years in prison.

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Jane McGarry, one the anchors for NBC5, was arrested for suspicion on DUI on Sunday May 6, 2012. She refused a breathalyzer test and had to then give a mandatory blood sample.

McGarry allegedly admitted to drinking three glasses of wine. She also allegedly failed several sobriety tests including the walk and turn, the one leg stand, and the alphabet test.

McGarry will likely hire a DUI attorney and you should too if you are facing a driving under the influence charge.

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Nevada's Malik "Fig" James, The Wolf Pack's cornerback, was kicked off the team late Sunday night after being arrested earlier that day in the day on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and careless driving.

The Wolf Pack announced James was dismissed from the team for an unspecified violation of team rules.

This is James' second arrest in six months. He was arrested in November by university police for failing to obey a notice, a misdemeanor. That arrest stemmed from an unpaid traffic citation.

Facing a DUI charge can have some severe consequences not only as to jail and fines but also to career and career opportunities. As Los Angeles DUI Attorneys we understand and we do whatever we can for our clients to get DUI charges dismissed and/or reduced.

We have been handling driving under the influence cases for a combined 75 years and as DUI Lawyers we not only handle the criminal proceeding but also the DMV hearing for our clients doing our best to protect their freedom, license, and legal rights.

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A suspected drunk driver was arrested early Thursday April 26, 2012 after a high-speed crash off Interstate 15 at Aero Drive.

An officer estimated that the driver was driving 100 mph on the highway. The car then exited the freeway. As the driver attempted to make a turn, the car flipped over and crashed into utility boxes.

Both driver and passenger did not suffer any injuries.

The driver was arrested on suspicion of a DUI.

A DUI charge can be stressful and overwhelming. Depending on the circumstances and any prior, a DUI conviction can result in jail time, excessive fines, probation, drug/alcohol abuse programs, and license suspension/revocation.

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Sarah Bradshaw, 47, the chief of staff for a Los Angeles Unified School District board member, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs after leaving the gym in Glendale on the morning of April 16, 2012.

Bradshaw was taken into custody after she was stopped for a traffic violation.

Officers seized a small plastic bag containing marijuana inside Bradshaw's vehicle.

 She agreed to take a chemical substance test, the results of which are still pending.

Bradshaw was booked into the department's jail in connection with driving under the influence of drugs and possessing a small amount of marijuana.

Being charged with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can result in some serious penalties such as jail time, excessive fines, probation, drug and alcohol abuse programs, license suspension.

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Cheryce Barnett, 55, allegedly lost control of her vehicle on a dirt road and caused her vehicle to roll over and end up on its wheels in the front yard of a resident.

California Highway Patrol arrived at the scene and found that Barnett was driving under the influence. She was not injured.

She has been put under arrest for a DUI.

Driving under the influence can likely lead to an arrest which can lead to other overwhelming consequences such as jail time, heavy fines, probation, licesne suspension/revocation, and alcohol/drug abuse programs.

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Actress Amanda Bynes was arrested on Friday April 6, 2012 around 3 a.m. on suspicion for driving under the influence. She was arrested after she allegedly hit a deputy's cruiser with her vehicle.

Bynes was held at the sheriff's West Hollywood station on $5,000 bail until her release Friday morning. Officials did not specify any blood-alcohol level. The legal limit is 0.08 and anything 0.08 or above can result in a DUI conviction.  

Driving under the influence can become an overwhelming situation. Depending on the circumstances a conviction of a DUI can result in jail time, excessive fines, probation, drug and alcohol abuse programs, license suspension/revocation.

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David Silveria, a former drummer for rock band Korn from '93 to '06, has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. has found himself arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Silveria was taken into police custody in Huntington Beach, California after his car was pulled over at 10:45 A.M. on Sunday, March 25.  

No other specific details were released.

Whether this was Silveria's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth DUI makes a difference in the penalties faced. Our Los Angeles DUI Attorneys have been handling DUI cases for over 75 years combined and we have dealt with all types of DUI cases and have been able to achieve successful results.

As DUI Lawyers we handle both the criminal proceedings and the DMV hearing and do whatever we can to get our clients the best possible results.

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Virginia Gonzalez, 22, was arrested early Sunday March 18, 2012 after she crashed into a building while drunk with her 5-month-old daughter in the car and another woman 21 years of age.

The police responded to a report of a crash to find a car had plowed through the front doors of an insurance office and come to a rest inside the building.

Gonzales suffered some injuries to the face; the 21 year old woman experienced some pain; the baby appeared unharmed.

Police determined that Gonzales was driving under the influence and arrested her.   
She will likely be charged with a DUI and child endangerment.

Gonzalez was being held in lieu of $100,000 bail pending her initial court appearance.

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Kathleen Cochrane, 62, of Bodega Bay, was found to be under the influence of multiple prescription drugs, and was arrested and booked for DUI.

Cochrane hit a pedestrian, a 68 year old woman, who was not identified, suffered broken bones and abrasions and was airlifted by Reach helicopter to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital.  

Driving under the influence is a serious charge in itself and when an injury or death is involved, the seriousness goes up a few notches.

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William F. Sommers III, 29, is facing driving under the influence charges after he hit a parked car with his truck and driving away in Bath, Pennsylvania.

Around 10 p.m. on Valentine's night, two police officers witnessed Sommers hit the parked car and tried to drive away. Sommers was soon after stopped by the cops.

The cops conducted several field sobriety tests in which Sommers failed. He had a blood alcohol level of 0.14.

The legal limit for motorists in Pennsylvania is .08 percent, same as California.

According to police, Sommers smelled of alcohol and told the officers he did not know he hit the parked vehicle.

Sommers was arraigned and charged with driving under the influence and with "accidents involving damage to unattended vehicle or property."

In Los Angeles, California the legal limit of blood alcohol content is .08 and anything above that is illegal and can result in a DUI.

Our Los Angeles DUI Defense Attorneys have a combined 75 years of experience and we deal with driving under the influence cases on a daily basis.

We handle both the criminal proceeding and the DMV hearing for our clients.

We thoroughly investigate the charge sand see if there are any ambiguities or inconsistencies as to your blood alcohol level. Our DUI Lawyers do everything we can to get the best possible results.

If you or someone you know is facing a DUI charge, contact our drunk driving lawyers in L.A. and set up a free face to face consultation.

Heidi Jackson, 47, was driving on Tuesday February 7, 2012 when she swerved into oncoming. Her vehicle hit a vehicle driven by David Daly, 59.

Daly swerved to try and avoid Jackson, and his vehicle swerved and overturned.

Both Jackson and Daly were taken by the paramedics to a medical center.

Jackson was later arrested and booked on suspicion of felony DUI.

Driving under the influence is charged either as a misdemeanor or a felony. A felony charge has more severe penalties and if you are facing a felony DUI.

Usually, a fourth DUI conviction, a DUI with injury or vehicular manslaughter will be charged as a felony in California.

A DUI with injury is considered a "wobbler" meaning that it can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the severity of the injury and the blood alcohol level; this is within the discretion of the District Attorney and this is where we step in as your Los Angeles DUI Attorney and do everything we can to avoid a felony DUI charge.

Our Los Angeles DUI Defense Lawyers have a combined 75 years of experience and we are very confident in our skill and approach to driving under the influence cases.

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On Thursday January 26, 2012 C.A. Shanks struck a federal agents car. A Cadillac driven by Shanks was going at a fast speed when it struck a telephone pole, spun, and hit the vehicle driven by an agent of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

The agent incurred some injuries, was taken to the hospital, and soon after released.

Shanks was transported to a hospital and released Friday morning.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Shanks who is an attorney.

Shanks is wanted on felony charges of second-degree assault, first-degree wanton endangerment, driving under the influence and first-degree criminal mischief.

Our Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys are experienced in handling crimes such as DUI, assault, endangerment. We have a combined 75 years of experience and an aggressive approach in defending our clients.

As to driving under the influence cases, our attorneys are considered the DUI Kings of Los Angeles.

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David Lakarnafeaux, 44, from San Diego has been arrested for suspected driving under the influence three times in the last five days.

Sheriff's deputies were called to a report of a drunken driver on Seacoast Drive in Imperial Beach about 6:30 a.m. Sunday.

When they arrived they found the driver, David Lakarnafeaux, 44, had walked inside a bar on Palm Avenue and Seacoast Drive in Imperial Beach, Sgt. Ted Greenwald said.

When deputies arrested Lakarnafeaux early Sunday morning, they discovered that he had already been arrested for the same charge twice last week: on Tuesday by San Diego police and on Thursday by the California Highway Patrol.

Lakarnafeaux was booked into San Diego Central Jail, where he was held in lieu of $100,000 bail.

Driving under the influence is a criminal charge that has consequences that can become a burden. Being charged for a 2 ^nd, 3 ^rd, 4 ^th, 5 ^th DUI has more serious consequences than a first time DUI. You may spend years in jail, pay excessive fines, and have your license suspended.

Our Los Angeles DUI Defense Attorneys have a combined 75 years of experience and we have handled thousands of DUI cases. We deal with driving under the influence cases on a daily basis and we know all the ins and outs of the DUI process.

If you are facing a DUI, contact our drunk driving lawyers in L.A. and set up a free consultation.

Shawn Hudler, 25, from South Lake Tahoe was sentenced Monday to three years in Nevada State Prison for felony DUI.

Hudler was arrested on July 4, 2009 and convicted for his 3^rd DUI in three years. He was admitted to a diversion program and was arrested for two burglaries and petty theft while still in the program.

He was sentenced to two years in prison in California on the new offenses, and released after one year to be returned to Douglas County where he was held in custody.

Now he has been charged with his 4^th driving under the influence charge which is counted as a felony DUI.

The District Judge told Hudler he may be eligible for parole in 12 months. He gave him credit for 140 days in custody.

DUI has become a common recurring crime in California. Our Los Angeles DUI Defense Attorneys are known as the DUI Kings of Los Angeles and DUI cases are cases we deal with on a daily basis.

We know how to fight DUI charges and we know exactly what to do and how to fight a DUI charge, whether it's a misdemeanor or felony.

If you happen to be facing a DUI charge, do not waste time and contact our drunk driving lawyers in L.A. and set up a free face to face consultation.

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