Author: Manuel Barba

DUI Defense Attorney Manuel J. Barba has been awarded the prestigious Forensic Lawyer-Scientist designation by the Chemistry and Law division of the American Chemical Society (ACS-CHAL), and is the ONLY DUI Defense Attorney in the Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Imperial County areas with this designation, which gives him the necessary knowledge and expertise to defend you or someone you may know.  For more information on the Law Offices of Manuel J. Barba, you can visit their website or call (951) 332-0207 for a free consultation.

I Got a DUI – What do I do Now?

First, get emotionally prepared

Getting arrested for a DUI can be a traumatic experience for most people. Getting arrested for a DUI can leave the arrested person with deep and conflicting feelings that can range from humiliation, fear, shame, regret, and even anger; the arrested person can experience depression and even self-loathing.  Feelings of desperation and simply not knowing what to do next are common. Continue reading “I Got a DUI – What do I do Now?”

DUI Defense Checklist

A DUI can happen to anyone. – A DUI arrest can happen to anyone.  Thousands of people are arrested for DUI each month throughout the State of California.  Although each DUI arrest is unique in its specific details and circumstances, the following is a typical DUI arrest scenario.  Note that men and women are equally arrested for DUI every day.  The use of the pronouns ‘he/him/his’ below are used for writing clarity, however they refer to all genders. Continue reading “DUI Defense Checklist”

What are My Rights During a Traffic Stop?

People often ask, “what are my rights if I get stopped by the police?”

Provide Driver License, Car Registration, Proof of Insurance:

First of all, the officer will likely ask to see your car registration, your driver license and proof of insurance. By law, you are obligated to provide those items to the officer.

But other than that, you don’t have any obligations to answer the officer’s questions or to do anything else for that matter. Continue reading “What are My Rights During a Traffic Stop?”

How Long Does Alcohol Stay in Your Body?

On average, the liver takes one hour to metabolize one ounce of alcohol.   Matabolism is the process by which the body removes the alcohol from the blood system by way of the liver.

The body follows a straightforward process when processing alcohol.

The length of time alcohol stays in the system has more to do with how much a person drinks than any other factors. If you’ve ever had more than your “fair share” of drinks, you may recall a point where the “buzz” started to turn bad. Continue reading “How Long Does Alcohol Stay in Your Body?”