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Organizations against drunk driving in California

Sunday, September 21st, 2008

There are many organizations which are against dui and one of the more bigger ones is MADD. Mothers against drunk driving organization has been around for quite some time. It is an organization that protests against those who take drugs or alcohol when driving. They also try to teach younger teens about the consequences of driving under influence and the effect it can have on other peoples lives. Presentations are usually held in schools and effects of DUI are showcased to the teens. They feel that they can make a positive effect on the teens and make them less likely to commit this offense. Other organizations also do get involved in trying to discourage anyone from participating in an dui. Ads are made on tv showcasing the dangers of drinking and driving. In california both public and private organizations are involved in trying to promote the message not to commit dui violations.

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King of DUI finally caught

Friday, September 19th, 2008

The self proclaimed king of DUI “Danny Jacobsenz” from state of California has been caught and is currently facing trial. You are probably wondering if there is such thing as king of DUI, well apparently there is, this guy has had multiple violations dating back to 1999. During his most recent underground party, he sat in his vehicle and drove it at astonomical speeds while ofcourse being intoxicated and under influence of drugs. It seems DUI king took it a step further by placing banner stickers that said “King of DUI” on his vehicle when he drove past by the police officers in the small town of state of California. Surprisingly enough during his last 7 or 8 years of DUI driving and crazy partying nobody was hurt, but lot of people are glad that he was brought to light to face his music and justice.

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Legal Limits for DUI and DWI in the state of California in United States

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

Are you legal ? In 2004 actually all 50 states have established a formal or general legal level of alcohol in your blood. It is .08%. Howver lot of states including California are enforcing extremely strict zero tolerance regulations and laws for people who are less then 21 years old. These kinds of people are considered minors as per substance abuse regard. In state of California the DUI means you are simply under the influence of any mind altering substance such as alcohol. DWI however refers to you being impaired while driving. This for example could stem from drug or alcohol related charges and usually is the case.

Did you know that in California alone there were over 250,000 individual cases of DUI incidents during the year of 2007. This number is heavily on the rise and one of the major drivers is the bad examples uttered to teenagers through celebrities, especially Hollywood stars. In recent studies it has been shown that teenagers are heavily suspect and under lot of influence from media and celebrities about how to behave in DUI / DWI related incidents. We hope however that these numbers will change and that California will become more sober state.

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DUI Fines

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

It has come to my attention that fines can be paid off through community service. If the fine is actually too much for an individual to pay, it can be payed off through credit or community service. Fines do range anywhere from $300-$1000, but for more serious offense it can be thousands of dollars. California courts allow for the individuals to pay off their fines by simply providing services for the state. Dui incidents in california are a common occurence and it should be noted that there are many people who end up doing voluntary services.

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California Dui Case Procedures

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

What to do when charged with an offense??? First step would be to hire an attorney in order to assist you with the charges. The court will expect you to find one yourself and make your case presentable prior to the court date. It is important to go over the case and discuss all the possible clauses, the evidence also can’t be undermined and must be fully brought up during the proceedings. The more evidence towards a case the better of one can be. In California attorneys can be found in almost every town and community, sometimes it is better to hire one with great dui and dwi experience. If attorneys have been associated with other california dui cases you might be able to spot them easily and use them in your own case.

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Extreme cases of DUI inside the sunny California

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

Maybe it is related to the nice weather or something else, but DUI in sunny state of California is always up during the summer. Maybe it is that there are many more parties in the summer then there are in the winter, but no one is 100% sure about it. During summer hours people are usually caught with extreme cases of DUI in the California. These range from simple minor incidents to cases where a person ends up losing life in car accident. It is unfortanate to see people losing their lives in accidents related to DUI and these are the most extreme cases of all.

We interviewed several candidates from California to tell us what they thought about the DUI over there and how it affects them during summer days. They all told us that there was too much partying involved, they didn’t really pay too much attention, got intoxicated and ended up going into their cars and back on the road. It seems during winter they managed to stay much more sober then they did during summer days. These are interesting facts for people who reside in the state of California and are affected by the dangers of DUI.

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Dui sentences to become stricter by the year 2009 in California

Monday, September 15th, 2008

Yes that is right. The sentences for DUI will become much stricter by the year 2009 in state of California. There are new laws coming which will make it very difficult to person to be bailed out of jail once under DUI investigation. The judges also agree that this new process should make it much more effective in the constant police fighting against the DUI drivers in the state of California.

This means you should not drive if you are under influence or you will face some extremely hefty fines and fees for your behaviour. The law will make it possible for official to hold you in jail without posting bond for very long time. This should be a reminder to all those who abuse substance in California. DUI is serious crime and when in doubt better don’t drink and drive.

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California DUI

Monday, September 15th, 2008

DUI in California is a common theme that we see across the state.   People seem to forget that drinking and driving do not mix very good.   Accidents can and do happen, they are usually a result of alchocol or drugs.  Majority of dui causes that occur are simply bad judgement.   People who usually come from a party or an event have consumed some sort of alcohol, but they have not considered that this can lead to a dui.   DUI levels are measured on the amount consumed and can be measured by a breatllizer test or simple routine walking procedure.   Alcohol is not the only substance consumed, there are also numerous cases of drugs.   Throughout California we see numerous cases of both drugs and alcohol playing a role in the DUI offense.   Offense will be more severe if the level of consumption is higher.   Another major part of this is that convictions are made on even the slighest detection of crossing.  This means if you have failed the breathlizer test by even a little bit, it can become an offense.  California laws are very strict about this and DUI is a serious offense that not only threatens the driver, but those around him as weel.

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Daniel Dae Kim California Dui Case

Saturday, September 13th, 2008

Daniel Dae Kim, the star of popular TV show “Lost” pleaded no contest to DUI charges yesterday in state of California. This makes Daniel Dae Kim third DUI member of the popular TV show cast. Other members including previous two, Michelle Rodriguez and Cynthia Watros were booted off from the show in result to their DUI convictions. We will have to se how Daniel fares and wish him good luck. This shows that celebrities are the ones under most media scrutiny when it comes to DUI cases in state of California. As shown by the previous statistics and research DUI is on the high rise.

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Southern California DUI Cases

Saturday, September 13th, 2008

There are many instances of DUI in California. But the numbers are quite alarming this year. There has been over 35,000 reported DUI incidents in California according to one source. There may be many more that are undisclosed. Celebrity influence over DUI in California is quite stunning too. Paris Hilton for example and Lindsay Lohan have been caught many times involved in DUI cases. The media has certainly brought this mainstream and there are many more individuals now who think DUI is cool in California and may be tempted to try something on their own. As we continue the DUI cases in Southern California will just continue to grow and increase at steady pace. There is no certainty on what exactly will happen and how it will end. In case you have been a victim of DUI please seek professional help now.

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Common types of DUI offenses

Friday, September 12th, 2008

DUI offenses can be split into three common types found :

Misdemeanor DUI - This offense carries a fine and some jail time, there is also criminal record report added to your file.  Can also result in a prolonged period of jail time if convicted under more serious charges.

Felony DUI - This is a more serious offense and is a result of someone being injured or damage being done to something.  This can result in a federal prison sentence and can carry a fine.   Also this goes on your permanent record.

Vehicular Manslaughter  - Least common out of the three, this is usually an result of someone dying as a result of an accident.  It is an extremely serious offense and carry life in prison. 

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Breathlizer failures in dui testing

Thursday, September 11th, 2008

California dui cases can sometimes be determined by a simple error in the breathlizer test.  I was in a situation where my alchocol consumption that night was only one beer.  A random check point on a side road during christmas time was my turning point.  The breathlizer test showed that i was in fact over the limit.  However i tried to explain that it could not be possible, because i had consumed only one beer and had numerous witnesses to back that claim.  During the trial i was in fact able to prove that dui testing sometimes cannot be fully accurate.  There must be newer methods of more accurate testing implemented in California, because the current system is not complete. 

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Finding the right lawyer in a California DUI case

Wednesday, September 10th, 2008

DUI law cases in california can take be enduring and hard fought.  It is important to always look for a good lawyer when it comes to a california dui.  A good lawyer will know how to protect you in court and try to find justice.  Many people choose to use public attorneys, but sometimes it is a better decision to look for someone more suitable.   A case in court can take on average anywhere 10 days and this does not include the criminal proceedings and bookings.   It is important to note that the arresting office always has stronger power in court and his opinion is much more relevant unless strong evidence is presented.  Evidence in the case must be also supported and substainiated in law offices of california.  Dui offenders must take events into context before choosing the right person to defend them in court.

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Getting caught in Santa Barbara California DUI

Monday, September 8th, 2008

I want to share a story with everyone that happened to me last august.  I had a few drinks coming back from a party in Santa Barbara California, unfortunately i did not really want to take a car pool home.  The thought of being drunk never occured to me, i had only had two beers and never had this amount of alcohol influenced my decision making before.  My friends recommended that i take a car pool but i preffered to drive home since i was only 15 minutes away from the party.   I got into my car at around 3 o clock in the night and began to drive home when a car pulled up behind me.  Surely it was a cop and he signalled to me to pull over.   I pulled over and began to explain the situation but he wanted me to get out of the car.   At this point i was a little ticked off because he was suspecting a DUI!!  I did a breathlize and didnt pass,  he offered to take me home and told me to leave the car.  I did not want to fight him, as i had previous crime history in california and kept my mouth shut!  However i did tell him that i would fight this case in court, he didnt say anything back.   Do the breathlizers even work accurately???!?!!!?

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