Camp Pendleton Marines Face Severe Consequences for DUI

When a civilian client gets arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), known in California as a violation of California Vehicle Code (CVC) §23152(a) or §23152(b), I inform them that such a charge requires fighting a two-front battle. First, you are fighting a civil/administrative battle with the Department of Motor Vehicles. Second, you are fighting a criminal battle with the charging District Attorney’s office that is prosecuting your case.

When members of our Armed Forces get arrested for DUI off-base, there are additional penalties they are facing as a result of their employment as a member of the military. Read more

The PERFECT Way to Conduct Yourself When Stopped for DUI

Recently a colleague of mine was stopped for DUI and 148 (obstruction of justice). He is a seasoned criminal defense attorney and understood exactly what he was required to answer and what information he was at liberty to relinquish. I present his testimony as a narrative to model after to anyone who wants to know how to properly and legally conduct themselves during a DUI traffic stop by a police officer in order to preserve their constitutional rights and increase the odds of successfully defending against the inevitable criminal action. PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW the model described below. Read more

Drunk in Public in Long Beach? Get Your Charges Dismissed!!!

Second Street in Long Beach, also known as “Belmont Shore” has begun to crack down on public intoxication. Long Beach Police have drastically increased the number of arrests on patrons who have come to Second Street to enjoy the bars, restaurants, café’s and other establishments on the festive street. Specifically, numerous arrests for violations of California Penal Code 647(f) (aka “Public Intoxication” or “Drunk in Public“) have occurred in Long Beach in increasing numbers over the past few weeks.

California Penal Code §647(f) specifically states that one can be convicted of a misdemeanor for disorderly Read more