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DUI & blood alcohol levels - Orange County DUI defense lawyer

March 13, 2009

Intoximeter, the company that manufactures the blood alcohol meters used by many law enforcement departments, has an on-line blood alcohol measurement program, the “Drink Wheel” (it got its name from the cardboard novelty models with a rotating wheel in the center that you used to line up the number of drinks to determine your blood [...]

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DUI Patrols - Orange County 2/13/09 - Criminal Defense Attorney Joe Dane

February 13, 2009

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department announced they will be conducting “roving patrols” in Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano tonight.  They are targeting drunk drivers (DUI). No specific times were announced, but you can assume it will be in the evening until early morning 2-14-09.
As I have discussed before, just putting the label [...]

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I was arrested for DUI. Why are there two charges against me?

October 10, 2008

In California, driving under the influence (DUI or “drunk driving”) is covered in two ways under two different laws. The general section for DUI is 23152(a) of the Vehicle Code. It makes it illegal to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs at any level. The second charge is 23152(b) – driving with a [...]

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DUI and license suspension - DMV hearings - Orange County DUI defense

October 5, 2008

If you have recently been arrested for DUI in California, the clock is ticking for you and your driver’s license. Under the California Vehicle Code, the police will confiscate your driver’s license if you are arrested for DUI. They will issue a temporary driver’s license to you, but unless you take action, your license will [...]

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“One for the road?”

September 21, 2008

I have previously talked about how the blood alcohol level measured by the government may not be accurate. Because the blood alcohol level relied upon by the prosecution only measures your alcohol level at the time of the test, what else can affect your reading and may be a valid defense? Just like alcohol is [...]

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