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What to do when pulled over for DUI

December 31, 2011

My answer will be based on several things: California law (based on my experience as a cop, a prosecutor, a defense attorney and an instructor at a police academy), common sense and tidbits for thought.
First - California law.
There are two different charges for DUI - 23152(a) and 23152(b) of the Vehicle Code. The first [...]

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DUI Checkpoints - Fourth of July weekend in Orange County

June 30, 2011

As expected, Orange County police and sheriffs are gearing up for extra DUI patrols this holiday weekend.  The Orange County Sheriff’s Department announced today that DUI checkpoints will be conducted in Brea, Aliso Viejo and Irvine.
On Friday, July 1, The Brea Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint from 7:00 p.m. until 3:00 a.m. and [...]

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Upcoming DUI checks and roving patrols

March 31, 2011

Today, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department announced they will be conducting a “roving patrol” event this Friday, April 1, 2011. They will be saturating the cities of Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel and Laguna Woods.
Be safe and keep your rights in mind, no matter if it’s a DUI stop or any other contact [...]

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Arrested for DUI? What are your first steps? Orange County Defense

January 2, 2011

Law enforcement in Orange County was in full swing over the holiday period with DUI checkpoints, “saturation” patrols and being on high alert for suspected DUI drivers.
If you found yourself caught up in a checkpoint or were pulled over and are now facing DUI charges, I’m sure you’re asking - Now what?
First - you only [...]

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DUI Checkpoints and Roving Patrols - July 4th weekend - Orange County

July 2, 2010

CHECKPOINTS AND DUI PATROLS ANNOUNCED
You know they’re going to be out there.  The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has announced DUI checkpoints and DUI patrols over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. They are being conducted with their deputies as well as in conjunction with other agencies
Friday, July 2, 2010:
Sheriff’s Department:  San Juan Capistrano from 6 [...]

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