Tag Archives: DUI

What is a 1538.5 motion in a DUI case?

December 6, 2010

It’s a motion under Penal Code section 1538.5 to suppress evidence obtained from an illegal search under the Fourth Amendment.
In a DUI situation, the challenge can be to either the initial stop (arguing that the officer did not have reasonable suspicion of criminal activity in order to lawfully detain you) or the arrest [...]

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Thanksgiving and DUI Patrols

November 24, 2010

DUI Patrols over the Thanksgiving weekend
As with any holiday, local law enforcement is on high alert looking for people to stop for DUI.  Expect that extra patrols will be in place with a specific target of stopping any drivers suspected of driving under the influence.  I haven’t heard of any specific checkpoints in the Orange [...]

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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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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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Is it illegal to drive without a front license plate in California?

May 28, 2010

Yes, it is illegal and is an infraction.
Vehicle Code section 5200:
5200.  (a) When two license plates are issued by the department for
use upon a vehicle, they shall be attached to the vehicle for which
they were issued, one in the front and the other in the rear.
(b) When only one license plate is issued for use [...]

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