Henry Cantor
March 25, 2024
Understanding Ignition Interlock Devices in California An Ignition Interlock Device (IID) is a breathalyzer installed in vehicles to prevent operation by drivers under the influence of alcohol. In California, IIDs serve as a measure to curb repeat DUI offenses. The device requires the driver to provide a breath sample before starting the car. If alcohol […]
Henry Cantor
March 18, 2024
The Fourth Amendment’s Influence on Vehicle Searches in California The Fourth Amendment requires probable cause for law enforcement to search vehicles, aiming to prevent unreasonable searches and seizures. Vehicle searches in California adhere to this, with laws allowing adaptations due to vehicles’ dynamic nature. In California, searches need probable cause, in line with the Fourth […]
Henry Cantor
March 4, 2024
Understanding Zero Tolerance Laws in California California enforces zero tolerance laws to address underage drinking and driving, prohibiting individuals under 21 from operating a vehicle with any detectable alcohol in their system. These laws reflect a stringent approach to prevent the risks associated with underage drinking. Under California’s zero tolerance policy, it is a criminal […]
Henry Cantor
February 28, 2024
Understanding a Third DUI Offense in California In California, the severity of driving under the influence (DUI) charges escalates with each arrest. If you commit a third DUI offense within a 10-year period, you face incredibly serious consequences, such as fines, jail time, and restrictions on your driver’s license. DUIs Count as Prior Offenses in […]
Henry Cantor
February 22, 2024
Zachery Ty Bryan, known for “Home Improvement,” faces legal challenges after his DUI arrest in La Quinta, California. This document breaks down the incident, charges, and potential legal outcomes, focusing on specific penal codes and dates for clarity. Incident Details: Date of Arrest: In the early hours of Saturday, February 17th Location: La Quinta, California. […]
Henry Cantor
December 25, 2023
Drug-Impaired Driving in California In California, the law defines drug-impaired driving as operating a vehicle while under the influence of any substance, excluding alcohol, that significantly impairs your muscles, brain, or nervous system. This definition includes a wide range of substances, from illegal drugs like methamphetamine and heroin to legal medications such as marijuana, over-the-counter […]
Henry Cantor
December 18, 2023
Palmdale Mayor Pro Tem Andrea Alarcón, is currently facing legal challenges stemming from a recent DUI Arrest. Around 3 a.m. in downtown Glendale, California, law enforcement officers observed Alarcón’s vehicle displaying erratic driving behavior. Her actions included making wide turns into opposing lanes, prompting officers to intervene. This led to her arrest on suspicion of […]
Henry Cantor
December 7, 2023
In Los Angeles, those facing DUI charges might plead to a lesser “wet reckless” charge. This option often arises when evidence is weak or the defendant’s BAC is low. This article examines the distinctions between DUI and wet reckless charges in California. What is a “Wet Reckless” Charge? A wet reckless charge, as outlined in […]
Henry Cantor
December 5, 2023
The Impact of a DUI Conviction in California In California, driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or higher is illegal, with stricter limits for commercial drivers and those under 21. The consequences of a DUI conviction are substantial and long-lasting, including: Significant fines. A possible jail term of up to six months. […]
Henry Cantor
November 27, 2023
Beverly Hills Police took Tiffany Haddish into custody Friday, November 24, 2023, around 5:45 a.m. They responded to a call about a car blocking the road on Beverly Drive near Dayton Way. Officers found Haddish inside the vehicle and suspected her of DUI. This incident follows her previous DUI charge in Georgia, complicating her current […]
Henry Cantor
November 6, 2023
Los Angeles police arrested Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo for DUI following a collision. Her high BAC and the crash have drawn public attention. Examining the Incident: On Friday, November 3rd, at approximately 1:30 a.m., police responded to an incident involving Carrillo. She had hit parked cars, and her blood-alcohol level was reportedly twice the legal limit. […]
Henry Cantor
August 24, 2023
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense with significant legal consequences, especially in California. A recent news article sheds light on the severity of penalties for multiple DUI offenses and related violations. This article explores the news piece’s details while examining California’s rules on interlock violations, secondary aggravated DUI, and driving with a […]
Arash Hashemi
July 30, 2018
On June 27, 2018, Vero Beach police received a call from a McDonald’s drive-thru customer who complained that a driver behind her was repeatedly bumping her car. At the scene, police found 69 year-old Earle Stevens behind the wheel with an open bottle of alcohol in a paper bag on the passenger seat. He was […]
Arash Hashemi
July 11, 2017
Actor Shia LeBeouf spent Saturday, July 8, 2017, in jail in Savannah, Georgia. He was arrested on charges of obstruction, disorderly conduct, and public intoxication. LeBeouf and his beard were taken into custody early Saturday morning and released on $7,000 bond. According to authorities, LeBeouf approached a person asking for a cigarette while a nearby police […]
Arash Hashemi
May 15, 2017
Georgia Firefighter, Ron Herens, was killed on May 1, 2017, and his two companions were hurt while on vacation in Los Angeles. Suspect Benjamin Seider was driving while under the influence of alcohol when he ran a red light at the intersection of Washington Boulevard and Ocean Avenue in Venice, crashing into Herens’ vehicle. The […]
Arash Hashemi
May 6, 2016
Commonly modern technology, such as a Breathalyzer or obtaining a blood sample from the accused, are used to calculate BAC. The purpose of this article is to help the reader understand how to calculate blood alcohol content using only a BAC Table. BAC stands for Blood Alcohol Content and refers to the amount of alcohol […]
Arash Hashemi
July 15, 2015
CSUN student Desira Crittenden was killed in a car accident allegedly caused by a driver under the influence. The vehicle she was in was struck while going through an intersection in Northridge, California. The driver of the other vehicle was hospitalized in stable condition and arrested for suspicion of DUI. A total of five people — three females […]
Arash Hashemi
June 24, 2015
On June 12, 2015, the actor John Stamos was stopped by police and was later transported to the hospital for an unspecified condition according to the LA Times. There were multiple calls made to the police about a possible intoxicated driver in the area around Beverly Hill city hall. When the police pulled Mr. John Stamos over […]
Arash Hashemi
May 26, 2015
The Memorial Day weekend has seen a rise in fatal accidents in years past so the Highway Patrol was very vigilant in seat belt usage this past weekend. There was an increase in DUI checkpoints as well. The use of checkpoints for DUI is to make citizens more aware of the problems caused by driving under the […]
Arash Hashemi
May 21, 2015
On May 9, 2015, CBS Los Angeles reported of a fatal accident involving a white Mercedes sedan and an Audi SUV in Beverly Hills. The two vehicles collided at Olympic Boulevard and Swall Drive around midnight and a passenger in the Mercedes was killed. No other serious injuries were reported but the other passengers did […]
Arash Hashemi
May 8, 2015
The Sacramento Bee has reported that Michael Ramirez of Contra Costa, who had multiple previous DUI convictions, has been sentenced to five years in prison for driving under the influence and operating a vehicle with a suspended license. A member of the sheriff’s office in El Dorado County had stopped Mr. Ramirez because, even though […]
Arash Hashemi
March 23, 2015
St. Patrick’s Day is usually reserved for Parades and getting together with your friends. Unfortunately some times that get together involves drinking after work and that can turn the day from fun to no fun quickly. The National Highway Safety Council however rates this as one of the worst days involving traffic fatalities. The state […]
Arash Hashemi
March 16, 2015
A California woman, who was operating a vehicle that hit another car, killing the driver and seriously injuring his wife, has pleaded guilty recently in a San Diego courtroom to a manslaughter charge. The accident happened in February of 2013. A seventy seven year old man driving a car that the defendant hit was killed […]
Arash Hashemi
September 30, 2014
On September 30, 2014, at approximately 1:40 am Maryland Transportation Officers observed a white Land Rover traveling at 84mph in a 45mph speed zone. The car was crossing double lane lines. Officers initiated a traffic stop and discovered that the driver was non-other than 22-time Olympic medalist Michael Phelps. Even though Phelps was cooperative he was “unable […]