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Bobbi Brown Given Three Years of Probation for DUI

Orange County DUI Lawyer — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:40:00 GMT

The former husband of the late Whitney Houston, Bobbi Brown, has been sentenced in his DUI case. The judge gave Brown three years of probation as well as one day behind bars. In addition, he will have to pay a small fine and take an alcohol-education course. Last month Bobbi Brown was taken into custody by an officer with the California Highway Patrol (CHP). He was witnessed driving erratically, prompting the officer to conduct a traffic stop. When Brown failed the field sobriety tests administered at the scene, he was taken into police custody. The DUI arrest took place just days after the results of Houston's autopsy report were released.

The two had been together for 14 years before they decided to get a divorce. Brown and Houston have both had problems with addiction throughout their marriage and after. Were you placed under arrest for drunk driving in California? Are you hoping to avoid DUI penalties like jail time, fines, or driver's license suspension? If so, get an Orange County DUI attorney from our team involved in your case as soon as possible by contacting the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry now!

Man Caught Driving Drunk with One-Year-Old in Car

Orange County DUI Lawyer — Wed, 16 May 2012 01:30:00 GMT

One man not only put himself in danger, but a one-year-old child as well. Police in San Leandro, California detained the young driver after he nearly struck a police officer directing traffic around the scene of a different crime. According to the police report, 21-year-old R.A. was witnessed driving through a stop sign and almost sideswiping an officer standing in the street. Law enforcement caught up with him a few blocks later and asked R.A. to pull over. After they stopped him, it quickly became apparent to the officers the R.A. was driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol. There were three other people in the vehicle with R.A., including his one-year-old son.

R.A. now faces multiple charges including violating parole, DUI and child endangerment. In addition to R.A. being on parole, one of his passengers was also wanted on an outstanding traffic warrant. Have you recently been arrested for DUI? If so, contact the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry today to arrange a case evaluation with an Orange County DUI lawyer that can help you contest your charges in the state of California. Don't wait – arrange your initial consultation now!

DUI Suspect Collapses on Front Lawn in Front of Media

Orange County DUI Lawyer — Tue, 15 May 2012 02:30:00 GMT

Reporters witnessed a suspect collapse on the front lawn of his parents' home last weekend in the city of Coral Gables. S.G., 38, has been accused of killing a 13-year-old girl in a drunk driving accident. He is currently on house arrest until his trial takes place. Cameras caught S.G. falling to the ground due to his injuries, even though he was using a walker at the time. It is uncertain exactly what happened, but the fall only added to news reports surrounding the case. S.G. was being held on $1 million bond but a judge agreed to reduce the amount to a more manageable $205,000. He paid the bail and was released into the custody of his parents.

On April 13th of this year, S.G. caused a car accident that took the life of a young teenager. He is believed to have been driving at speeds exceeding 100 MPH when he struck the side of her family's minivan. He has since been charged with DUI, vehicular manslaughter and additional DUI related charges. Did you cause a major DUI accident in the state of California? Don't wait to contact the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry to get an Orange County DUI lawyer involved in your case that will remain committed to protecting your best interests.

Was Your Driver's License Confiscated During a DUI Arrest?

Orange County DUI Lawyer — Wed, 09 May 2012 23:40:00 GMT

In the state of California, people who are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) may face certain legal ramifications. One such ramification may be the confiscation of driver's licenses. When people are arrested for drunk driving because they failed filed sobriety tests or breath tests, officers may confiscate their licenses. Often times, after this happens, people wonder how they can get their licenses back.

According to the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), driver's licenses can be returned after people have completed the duration of their suspensions or revocations. However, people will have to pay a reissuance fee of $125 and file a proof of financial responsibility. If people are under the age of 21, they only have to pay a reissuance fee of $100. In cases where it is proven that peoples' cases do not warrant license suspension or revocation, licenses are returned without people having to pay a fee. Do you have questions about your DUI arrest or DMV hearing? If so, contact the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry now to get immediate answers from an Orange County DUI attorney that is ready to offer you assistance.

1,700 DUI Blood Samples to be Retested after Lab Error

Orange County DUI Lawyer — Tue, 08 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

In Denver, Colorado, news sources report that a state toxicology lab technician was fired from his position due to mistakes that were made while testing DUI blood samples. However, the technician is asserting that he should not be blamed for the errors as his boss signed off on his work. The worker, M F.-R., allegedly failed to follow lab protocol. However, he asserts that he was supposed to run initial tests on the blood samples which his supervisor was then supposed to review to ensure accuracy. As a result of errors, the state has to retest 1,700 blood samples from DUI defendants.

Now, many defense attorneys representing those charged with DUI are contesting charges. Defense lawyers say that bloodwork processed through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment lab may not be reliable and are asking for charges to be dropped against their clients. If you were arrested for DUI in the state of California and you suspect that your blood alcohol concentration results were not correct, take the time to consult an Orange County DUI lawyer from our team by contacting the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry today!

DUI Defendant Agrees to Guilty Plea for Role in Accident

Orange County DUI Lawyer — Tue, 08 May 2012 01:30:00 GMT

This month, a man that was charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in Escondido, California entered a plea of guilty to all of the criminal counts filed against him. Reports indicate thet 23-year-old B.M. pleaded guilty to three DUI charges – one being having a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher at the time of his arrest in San Diego County.

While driving drunk on February 9^th, B.M. drove his truck into a residence. The homeowner, T.V., was outside the house at the time of the DUI accident and sustained critical injuries as a result. T.V. had just come back from walking his dogs when he was hit by B.M.'s truck. After being hit, he remained pinned underneath the vehicle until emergency crews were able to free him and take him to a local hospital for treatment. Due to his guilty plea, B.M. faces a sentence of seven years behind bars. If you caused a DUI accident and are hoping to fight your charges, contact the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry now to enlist the immediate help of an experienced Orange County DUI attorney from our firm.

Professional Golfer Detained for DUI

Orange County DUI Lawyer — Thu, 03 May 2012 01:40:00 GMT

A professional golfer received some unwanted media after he crashed his car into a residence. The accident took place in Phoenix, Arizona after Matthew Giles lost control of his vehicle while he was allegedly intoxicated. The Australian pro-golfer was reportedly driving at high speeds when he attempted to take a curve in southeast Phoenix. His vehicle crashed into the front of a single-family home after he lost control. Thankfully, there are no injuries reported at this time. While the golfer was taken into custody on suspicion of DUI, the results of his breath test is not expected for another two weeks.

The 22-year-old golfer is currently living in Scottsdale but calls Sydney home as well. Have you recently been charged with DUI? Do you plan to fight your charges so you can avoid DUI penalties such as fines and/or jail time? Take the time to contact the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry now to enlist the help of a knowledgeable Orange County DUI lawyer who has handled numerous other drunk driving cases in Southern California.

Seven Injured during DUI Accident Caused by Mother with Child in Car

Orange County DUI Lawyer — Tue, 01 May 2012 23:15:00 GMT

News reports indicate that seven people were injured in a car accident last weekend caused by a drunk driver. Among those were two children who were sent to area hospitals with serious injuries. The police report for the accident shows that the suspect, 26-year-old D.V.L., was heading northbound when she drifted over center lines. She drove directly into the paths of a minivan and a passenger vehicle while drifting. D.V.L. had her 6-year-old son with her at the time and he reportedly sustained minor injuries and is currently staying with a relative. The driver of the minivan sustained major injuries, along with several other passengers in the vehicle.

When police arrived at the scene, the intoxicated driver had already refused medical treatment. Based on their investigation, police charged D.V.L. with child endangerment and felony DUI causing injuries. She is currently being held at a Santa Cruz County jail. Police have not released the details of her breathalyzer exam at this time. Were you arrested because police believed you caused a DUI accident? If so, now is the time to contact the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry to get an experienced Orange County DUI lawyer involved in your case so you have a legal representative on your side during this contentious time.

Representative Arrested for DUI in Sacramento

Orange County DUI Lawyer — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:30:00 GMT

Not only was a state assemblyman arrested for driving under the influence last week, but he was caught doing so in a state-owned vehicle. News sources say that until the DUI investigation has been completed, the assemblyman has voluntarily relinquished his right to drive the vehicle. According to the Sacramento Police Department, Assemblyman Roger Hernandez was observed weaving across several lanes of traffic last week while failing to use a turn signal. When he finally pulled over into a parking lot, the officer following him witnessed several more indications of drunken behavior. Based on the results of the field sobriety tests administered in the parking lot, the officer felt that he had just cause to take Rep. Hernandez into custody.

At the jail, a blood exam was administered to further determine his sobriety. Once the results of the blood work are returned, the case could be moved to the District Attorney's Office to be prosecuted by the authorities. Were you recently arrested for DUI? If so, take the time to contact the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry now so you can speak with an Orange County DUI attorney from our team that is committed to helping you fight your charges.

Santa Clara County Gets DUI Grant

Orange County DUI Lawyer — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:40:00 GMT

The Santa Clara County's Sheriff's Office received some good news this month. It will be awarded a large grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety that will be used to cut down on DUI related accidents and fatalities in the county. After years of high DUI rates in the county, the Sheriff's Office was finally awarded a grant to help reduce these numbers. The grant, worth $101,500, will go solely towards programs aimed at getting drunk drivers off the streets. Programs such as DUI saturation points, checkpoints, DUI Task Force Deployments and license checkpoints will work toward capturing drunk drivers and hopefully deter those that are impaired from getting behind the wheel.

In addition to catching first-time offenders, police hope to locate and arrest those with multiple DUI offenses as well. There will be warrant sweeps conducted over the next few weeks to track down DUI offenders who have been caught leaving court hearings driving their own vehicles even though they are on suspended licenses as well as those wanted for other DUI-related offenses. Facing serious DUI charges in the state of California? Get legal help for your case today by contacting the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry to work with an aggressive Orange County DUI attorney from our team.

Decrease in DUI Fatalities Reported in Huntington Beach

Orange County DUI Lawyer — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:20:00 GMT

Thanks to the increased efforts of police across the state of California, some cities have seen a decrease in drunk driving fatalities over the past few years. One of these cities, Huntington Beach, had a slight decrease in traffic fatalities last year. According to the state's Office of Traffic Safety, Huntington Beach ranked number one for DUI fatalities in 2009 for cities of its size. The following year, there were fewer fatalities in this area thanks to a crackdown initiated by city officials. After learning that their city ranked number one in 2009 officials worked with law enforcement agencies to ensure that they would not retain this spot the following year.

While Huntington Beach may not claim the top spot any longer, it does remain in the top 10%. It has been in this position for over five years now, a fact city officials are paying close attention to. If you are facing DUI charges in Southern California and you want to know what defense options you may have as a defendant, contact the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry now to arrange a case evaluation with an experienced Orange County DUI attorney from our team now!

Former Miss USA Pleads No Contest to DUI

Orange County DUI Lawyer — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:30:00 GMT

One woman who came to fame last year is back in the media. However, the recent coverage that Rima Fakih is getting is negative as the former Miss USA pleaded no contest to a charge of DUI in the state of Michigan last week. According to the police report, Fakih was pulled over last December on suspicion of driving under the influence. Although she claims to have not been drinking the night of her arrest, the officers that pulled her over conducted two breathalyzer tests, both of which showed her to have a blood alcohol level nearly twice the legal limit.

When she went before a judge last week, Fakih entered a plea of no contest to driving while visibly impaired. Her attorney believes that she will be given probation which she will be allowed to serve in California. Since she is pursuing a career in the entertainment industry, this will allow her to continue searching for work while completing the terms of her sentence. If you have been arrested for DUI, you may be facing tough DUI penalties, even if you are a first time offender. For this reason, you'll want to hire an Orange County DUI attorney as soon as possible by contacting the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry.

Motorcyclist Loses Life during DUI Crash

Orange County DUI Lawyer — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:55:00 GMT

A man lost his life and a woman was seriously injured in a DUI accident last week. Due to the negligence of a drunk driver, a motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash in Orange County, California. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), 27-year-old L.J. was driving her vehicle at high speeds when she lost control and struck another car. One of the vehicles drifted over several lanes of traffic and went into the carpool lane. When the vehicle finally came to a rest, it did so directly in the path of an oncoming motorcyclist who was unable to avoid striking the car. News sources say that the motorcyclist was thrown from his bike upon impact.

The victim, 32-year-old J.C., was declared dead after police arrived. The second driver was brought to an area hospital with serious injuries. L.J. has since been charged with driving under the influence and causing a traffic accident. Do you stand accused of causing a DUI accident? If so, it is important that your get an Orange County DUI lawyer involved in your case immediately as you may face tough DUI penalties if you are convicted. Don't wait - contact the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry today to arrange an initial consultation.

State Trooper Questioned Over DUI Protocol

Orange County DUI Lawyer — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:30:00 GMT

A state trooper in Utah is under strict scrutiny after the department learned that she may not have followed protocol. If the department finds her to be at fault, hundreds of DUI cases could be overturned due to her negligence. State Trooper L.S. was named "Trooper of the Year" in 2007 for her outstanding DUI arrest record. During that year she made 200 DUI arrests. However, the department started to question her activities beginning in 2009 when a camera in her police vehicle showed something surprising. She was caught tasering a suspect that was later deemed to be sober.

The incident that has placed the trooper back in the spotlight was failing to follow police protocol. She gave a DUI suspect a breathalyzer exam before administering field sobriety tests, which is not the correct procedure. If she is found to be in violation of state and local laws then earlier cases could be overturned or dismissed. Do you suspect that the officer that arrested you for DUI did not follow protocol? If so, this may impact the outcome of your case or even lead to your charges being dismissed. Don't wait to contact the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry to speak with an Orange County DUI lawyer about the legal possibilities.

Bobby Brown Arrested for DUI

Orange County DUI Lawyer — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:00:00 GMT

After her death month, Whitney Houston's family has commandeered the media's full attention. Now, her ex-husband, Bobby Brown, has been at the center of several news sources because the R&B singer was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence last week. Since then, Brown has been charged with three misdemeanor counts after being pulled over in the suburbs of Los Angeles, California. He has been charged with driving on a suspended license and two counts of DUI. The arresting officer wrote that Brown had a blood-alcohol level that exceeded the state limit of 0.08%. At this time, the exact level is not being released to the public.

Although police initially pulled Brown over because he appeared to be on his cell phone while driving, which is illegal in Los Angeles, officers quickly determined that he was impaired. After he failed the field sobriety tests, he was brought to a local jail and was released shortly after he posted bail. If you have recently been arrested in California for driving under the influence, take the time to discuss your case with an Orange County DUI attorney from our team by contacting the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry to set up a case evaluation.