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DUI Checkpoint - Villa Park, Orange County 6/25/10

June 25, 2010

Villa Park DUI Checkpoint announced
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department announced today that they will be conducting a checkpoint in Villa Park Friday, June 25th from 6:00 p.m. until 2:00 the next morning. The specific location within the city was not revealed.
It’s being described as a “safety” checkpoint, but you know what that [...]

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Rape and Child Molest allegations - Orange County Defense Attorney

October 15, 2009

Even just being accused of any sex offense - child molestation, rape, indecent exposure or lewd acts - can be devastating.  Just the mere allegation alone, even if completely unfounded, can have a tremendous impact on you.  Police investigation, search warrants, and a possible arrest are all real threats.
If convicted of most sex-related crimes, you [...]

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How do I bail somebody out in Orange County, CA?

October 12, 2009

Once somebody is arrested and booked into jail on criminal charges, a bail amount will be set.  In Orange County, there is a bail schedule that is generally followed unless there are factors to increase or decrease the bail - or in some cases allow a defendant to be released on their written promise to [...]

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Orange County DUI Checkpoints - Fourth of July weekend

July 2, 2009

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department announced today their “Holiday Weekend Crackdown” on drunk drivers.  They say they will be out with an “aggressive DUI enforcement policy.”  They are also conducting a DUI checkpoint in the city of Mission Viejo Friday, July 3rd from 7 p.m. until 3 a.m.  The specific location within the city was [...]

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Miranda rights and intoxication

February 3, 2009

I was talking with a friend (a non-lawyer) the other day.  They asked me about the Miranda rights and whether or not the police were required to give them in any investigation, in traffic stops and in DUI investigations.  I’ve written here, here and here about the Miranda rights.
He asked a follow-up question:
“But what’s the [...]

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