Blog Posts in December, 2009
Posted on Dec 31, 2009 By Virginia Landry
Two U.S. senators have announced their plan for reducing drunk driving nationwide. Their plan requires all 50 states to put an "electric cop" on the dashboard of vehicles being driven by people ...
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Posted on Dec 30, 2009 By Virginia Landry
Colorado Governor Bill Ritter and the state legislature are recommending tougher penalties for repeat DUI offenders, as well as mandatory treatment for those convicted of a first-time DUI. One of the ...
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Posted on Dec 29, 2009 By Virginia Landry
The Orange County Register is reporting that police arrested 154 Orange County drivers on suspicion of DUI during its crackdown last week. This statistic reflects the total of number of DUI arrests ...
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Posted on Dec 28, 2009 By Virginia Landry
The Whittier Daily News is reporting that the city of La Mirada's department of public safety will join law enforcement agencies throughout the state as part of California's 18-Day Holiday DUI ...
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Posted on Dec 25, 2009 By Virginia Landry
Arrested on suspicion of DUI in Orange County ? If so, you will need to hire an attorney to defend you against your charges. While you have the option of defending yourself, this is never advisable, ...
Continue reading "Hiring a Public Defender v. the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry" »
Posted on Dec 24, 2009 By Virginia Landry
DUI is typically classified as a misdemeanor offense. However, there are circumstances in which the prosecutor may have grounds to charge you with a felony count of DUI. If you have been arrested and ...
Continue reading "When DUI Charges Become Felony DUI Charges" »
Posted on Dec 23, 2009 By Virginia Landry
Seventeen people were arrested over the weekend on suspicion of DUI as a result of two separate DUI checkpoints in Garden Grove. In addition to the 17 arrests, 38 vehicles were impounded, not only ...
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Posted on Dec 22, 2009 By Virginia Landry
The Orange County Register reported that although the crime rate has continued to decline throughout the country, three of Orange County's largest cities have seen an increase in the violent crime ...
Continue reading "Crime Rate Down Nationally, But Up in Three O.C. Cities" »
Posted on Dec 21, 2009 By Virginia Landry
If you are a commercial driver, and you have been arrested for DUI , it is IMPERATIVE that you speak with an experienced Orange County DUI lawyer at the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry right away. ...
Continue reading "DUI Penalties are Tougher for Commercial Drivers" »
Posted on Dec 18, 2009 By Virginia Landry
In the state of California, it is unlawful to drive under the influence of an illegal drug, substance, or narcotic. It is also illegal to drive after taking a prescription medication if it affects ...
Continue reading "Drug-Related DUI and Search & Seizure Laws" »
Posted on Dec 17, 2009 By Virginia Landry
There is a big difference between driving without a valid license and driving without having your driver's license in your possession when you're pulled over by a police officer. If you are pulled ...
Continue reading "Driving Without a License v. Driving Without a License in Your Possession" »
Posted on Dec 16, 2009 By Virginia Landry
The Lev Foundation, a non-profit organization based out of Beverly Hills, is offering a free $10 taxi cab voucher now through the end of the month. You can obtain a voucher by visiting the ...
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Posted on Dec 15, 2009 By Virginia Landry
The world of a DUI defense attorney never fails to get interesting. The Orange County Register has reported that a 49-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of DUI after he was discovered passed out ...
Continue reading "Man Arrested for DUI in Jack-in-the-Box Drive-Through" »
Posted on Dec 14, 2009 By Virginia Landry
More and more prosecutors are seeking mandatory installation of ignition interlock devices as a penalty for driving under the influence or driving on a suspended license following a DUI conviction. ...
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Posted on Dec 11, 2009 By Virginia Landry
If you have been arrested for DUI in Orange County , your driver's license will automatically be confiscated and the police will issue you a temporary driving permit good for 30 days. After 30 days, ...
Continue reading "What You Should Know About the DMV Hearing" »
Posted on Dec 9, 2009 By Virginia Landry
While many people know it's a crime to drive under the influence of drugs , even more people are surprised to learn that it is also a crime to drive under the influence of a non-illegal prescription ...
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Posted on Dec 8, 2009 By Virginia Landry
Field sobriety tests are standard procedure in a DUI police stop. These tests are conducted on the side of the road to determine if a person suspected of drunk driving is actually too intoxicated to ...
Continue reading "The Truth About Field Sobriety Tests " »
Posted on Dec 7, 2009 By Virginia Landry
New York recently passed a strict new DUI law that makes it a felony offense to drive with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 percent or higher with a minor in the vehicle. This offense is ...
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Posted on Dec 4, 2009 By Virginia Landry
It seems as if every month another celebrity is arrested for driving under the influence , and the last couple of months have not been any different. Last month, both reality TV star Shayne Lamas and ...
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Posted on Dec 3, 2009 By Virginia Landry
Nearly two weeks ago, sheriff's deputies in the East County area of greater San Diego County conducted a massive sweep aimed at targeting approximately 750 people wanted on arrest warrants, mainly DUI ...
Continue reading "East County Sweep Results in Multiple Arrests" »
Posted on Dec 2, 2009 By Virginia Landry
Orange County is not the only place in Southern California that experienced an increase in DUI arrests over the Thanksgiving weekend. According to the California Highway Patrol, the number of DUI ...
Continue reading "Thanksgiving Weekend DUI Arrests are Up in San Diego County" »
Posted on Dec 1, 2009 By Virginia Landry
Over the Thanksgiving weekend, eight motorists were arrested on suspicion of DUI in Lake Forest, despite warnings from the Orange County Sheriff's Department that drunk driving enforcement would be ...
Continue reading "Police Step Up DUI Enforcement Over Holiday Weekend" »