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DUI Patrols - Super Bowl Weekend in Orange County

February 4, 2011

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department announced that special “roving patrols” will be out this weekend, looking for impaired drivers.  Specifically, they’re looking to target potential DUI drivers after Super Bowl parties.
Be careful, but keep your rights in mind.  Should you find yourself pulled over, anything you say can be used against you, including the standard [...]

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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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Free towing on New Year’s Eve - avoid a DUI

December 30, 2010

With all the upcoming DUI checkpoints, saturation patrols and extra law enforcement focus on finding potential DUI drivers this year, be safe this holiday season.
If you’ve been drinking, obviously the best course is not to drive.  The Auto Club (AAA) is offering free towing (up to 7 miles) for anyone that wants the service from [...]

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Orange County DUI Patrols for December 30 and New Year’s Eve

December 30, 2010

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Local law enforcement, operating with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and a lot of grant money, are conducting their annual holiday crackdown on DUI.  They’ve been conducting checkpoints and extra “saturation” patrols throughout Orange County.
Thursday, December 30
DUI Checkpoint - 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. in Laguna Hills
DUI “Saturation Patrol” 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. in [...]

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