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Alcohol Breath Machines

Alcohol breath machines are really BAC estimators, but they will still be used as evidence, by your Orange County prosecutor, to convict you of a DUI. It is up to your attorney to combat the validity on your alcohol breath test while in court. Continue reading →

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How to Apply the Psychological Principle of “Liking” to a DUI Trial

The principle of “liking,” particularly as it relates to trials, rests on the supposition that most individuals are more inclined to do things for those whom they like. As a result, anything that will make the jury look at you … Continue reading →

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A DUI Checklist

If you are stopped and arrested for a DUI, there are certain pieces of information that your Orange County drunk driving lawyer will want to know about the events that took place at the time of the arrest. The following … Continue reading →

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How Will The Prosecution Prove My Field Sobriety Test Was Valid?

If your arrest for DUI was based on a failed field sobriety test, your Orange County DUI lawyer will closely scrutinize the facts regarding how the test was administered, how you performed, and whether the determination that you were intoxicated … Continue reading →

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Your DUI Defense: Gender & Gastrointestinal Issues

As with any criminal defense, there are a number of time-tested DUI defense tactics that your Orange County DUI lawyer can employ to help save you from hefty fines and extensive jail time. If you were recently charged the crime … Continue reading →

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Field Sobriety Tests: The One-Leg Stand

If you are facing a recent charge of driving under the influence (DUI), you need an Orange County DUI lawyer with experience and knowledge of state DUI laws. Officers are required to follow established protocol and procedures with regard to … Continue reading →

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State Rulings Where a DUI Stop Predicated on an Anonymous Tip Is Legal

Knowledgeable Orange County DUI attorneys can tell you that the California Supreme Court has found that a DUI stop that was predicated on an anonymous tip may actually be legal. In the case, a California highway patrol officer heard a … Continue reading →

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The Preservation of Evidence in DUI Cases

One of the first things that your knowledgeable Orange County DUI lawyer should do when getting your case ready for trial is to ensure that the scene (along with any evidence that might exist) is secured. When you speak with … Continue reading →

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The Walk and Turn Test

When a police officer stops a driver for suspicion of DUI, there are three standardized field sobriety tests the officer may administer that are recognized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration – the “horizontal gaze nystagmus,” the “one-leg stand,” … Continue reading →

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Standardized DUI Tests Are Unreliable Indicators for Determining Driving Impairment

While standardized field sobriety tests (SFSTs) are commonly used to determine possible DUI, scientists who study the issue have claimed that “not a single study” links SFSTs to driving impairment. Despite this fact, such tests are often used at roadside … Continue reading →

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