Category Archives: The Arrest

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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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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Signs of Drunkenness: A Flushed Face

There are a variety of causes for people to have a rosy skin tone, the most obvious of which is that your face always appears to have a reddish hue. Even if your complexion is not typically red, there are … Continue reading →

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DUI Defenses

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A defense is a legal excuse which protects a person from being convicted.  The most common example which most people understand is the defense of “self-defense”. If someone tries to harm you, you have the right to defend yourself (using reasonable … Continue reading →

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The Field Sobriety Tests

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Field Sobriety Tests fall into two categories: Those that are standardized and those that are not.  Standardized tests are tests which have been evaluated scientifically in studies (by NHTSA – the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), and should be given … Continue reading →

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