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Challenging DUI Evidence for Commercial Drivers

By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney on February 10, 2024

Commercial drivers may feel pressure to drive while intoxicated due to tight schedules, financial incentives, or fear of losing their jobs. Additionally, the nature of their work often involves long hours on the road, leading to fatigue and potentially impaired judgment.

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Common Mistakes To Avoid During a DUI Stop

By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney on January 20, 2024

No one likes a traffic stop. Especially after a night out with friends, the anxiety one feels when being pulled over is entirely understandable. It is essential to be aware of drivers’ most common mistakes and how to avoid them when interacting with law enforcement. Taking proactive measures can protect your rights and significantly improve the potential outcome of a DUI stop.

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DUIs with Kids in the Car

By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney on March 20, 2023

California has strict penalties for driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. And there are several factors that may result in increased penalties, including the number of previous DUI offenses, unsafe driving, accidents, and if anyone was harmed or killed in a collision.

The age of your passengers is a major factor that impacts the penalties you may be facing. If you are arrested for DUI and any of your passengers are below 18 years old, you could be facing real jail time.

Judges and prosecutors take a harsh view of defendants who put children at risk. And prosecutors are very aggressive about seeking the maximum penalty in these cases.

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Were You Charged with DUI on St Patrick’s Day in SoCal?

By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney on January 10, 2023

You don’t have to be Irish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. In fact, it’s become one of the biggest drinking days of the year for a lot of adults who like to get out and socialize. There are several opportunities to tie one on, including parades, pub crawls, and block parties.

But there can be a downside to all that partying. During the St. Patrick’s Day period, the nation averages about 72 deaths caused by drunk driving crashes, according to the National Highways Traffic Safety Administration.

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Roadside DUI Tests: Know Your Rights

By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney on July 17, 2020

Everyone gets pulled over at one point or another in their life. Sometimes these interactions with police officers end with just a light warning. Other times, you may be asked to perform roadside sobriety tests, in order to determine if you have driven while over the legal blood alcohol level. These tests can feel embarrassing and evasive. Knowing your roadside rights may just help you avoid an uncomfortable situation.

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DUI Incidents Often Involve Other Serious Charges

By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney on July 15, 2019

We all know that a DUI conviction can result in fines, jail time, and the loss of your driver’s license; as well as damage to your reputation and your ability to obtain certain licenses and jobs. But, depending on the circumstances of the arrest, a DUI can lead to other serious charges. Let’s look at some of those situations.

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Beware Serious Penalties for DUI Repeat Offenders

By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney on December 28, 2018

A conviction for a first DUI can have serious consequences on a person’s life and leave a lasting criminal record. Additional DUI offenses, in particular, a third offense or “third strike” within a 10-year period is given harsh punishments—as are any convictions beyond that point.

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What to Know About a First-Offender DUI in California

By Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney on November 30, 2018

California is one of the harshest states in the country when it comes to Driving Under the Influence (DUI) offenses. Even a first offense comes with serious penalties and expensive fines. Some of these penalties start the moment a driver fails a field sobriety test, while others require a criminal conviction for DUI.

Our experienced Los Angeles DUI defense attorneys at Werksman Jackson & Quinn LLP understand the best ways to avoid a conviction and more serious penalties. For a free case evaluation, please call (213) 688-0460 today.

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