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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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DUI Checkpoint Friday 2/11/11 - Lake Forest, Orange County

February 10, 2011

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department announced today that they will be conducting a DUI Checkpoint in the city of Lake Forest on Friday, February 11, 2011 from 6:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.
I’ve written many times about these DUI checkpoints.  Obviously, the best bet is to not drink and drive.  Should you find yourself facing a [...]

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Passengers rights in DUI checkpoint

January 7, 2011

With all the holiday DUI checkpoints that have occurred, I was asked recently about passengers’ rights.  For example, what if the police made observations about a passenger during a DUI checkpoint?
As a passenger in a DUI checkpoint, you have the same rights as anyone else to challenge the legality of the checkpoint, the [...]

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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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