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Cheap DUI Attorney/Lawyer in Riverside, CA
Are you looking for a cheap DUI Attorney/Lawyer for DUI defense at the court and DMV located in Riverside? When searching for any service, including DUI Defense Attorneys/Lawyers, consumers often use price as a factor when determining what service they will ultimately use. Here is what you need to know about DUI, Attorneys and the expense of your defense before including price in your decision, or including it at all. […]
DUI Charges Dismissed in El Monte Court
Law Offices of Manuel J. Barba represented a female client who was under 21 years of age in El Monte Court. She was charged with VC23125 (a) (b) -DUI and Driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or more. […]
Commercial License DUI – We Fought, He Kept His License
Law Offices of Manuel J. Barba represented a male client with a DMV class A commercial driver license and drove large semi- trucks cross country for his job. […]
Avoid a DUI Conviction this Thanksgiving Holiday Season
This week I am taking a break from the Anatomy of a DUI series I’ve been writing. Instead this week I want to focus on some practical tips to avoid a DUI conviction. The one thing that comes along with the Thanksgiving Holiday season is a lot of social time with friends and family that usually includes some holiday cheer – drinking alcohol. Therefore I want to provide readers with some practical tips to avoid a DUI (driving under the influence) conviction. […]
DUI Dismissed in Indio Court
Law Offices of Manuel J. Barba represented a male client who was arrested for a DUI in Palm Desert and was charged with VC23125 (a) (b) -DUI and Driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or more in Indio Court. […]
Field Sobriety Tests are a Fraud on the Public
Standardized Field Sobriety Tests – Why you should never do them: If a law enforcement officer has reason to suspect that a person has been driving under the influence, the officer will likely ask the person to perform field sobriety tests. Field sobriety tests are voluntary and no person is required to perform them, however the officer will not tell you that the tests are voluntary. If a person agrees to perform the field sobriety tests, he or she will be evaluated by the officer on how he or she performs and reacts during the [...]
Under Age 21 DUI Arrest
Why Fight Under 21 Alcohol Arrest?: Most under age 21 alcohol arrests are for .01 blood alcohol concentration or greater. In most of these arrests, the officer relies on an antiquated breath machine that uses fuel cell technology. There are many factors that can affect the accuracy of the result from a fuel cell device. It is essential that you have an expert DUI defense lawyer who has expertise with these breath machines defend you. […]
Myths About DUI
Myth #1: It is illegal to drink and drive.:The Truth: It is NOT illegal to drink and then drive in California. It IS illegal to drive a vehicle while “under the influence” of alcohol and/or drugs (Vehicle Code 23152(a)). It is also illegal to drive a vehicle while having a blood alcohol concentration of .08 percent or more. (Vehicle Code 23152(b)). […]
DMV Administrative Driver License Suspension
If you have been arrested for DUI (driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or more) you must take immediate action to protect your driving privilege. The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will suspend your driver’s license for a four (4) month period or longer depending on the circumstances of your case, such as prior DUI convictions, commercial driver license, or other factors. […]
Defending a Palm Springs DUI
The Initial Observation and Contact: An arrest for DUI usually begins when a law enforcement officer comes in contact with a driver while the car is moving. Law enforcement will watch for certain behaviors before they stop a driver under suspicion of DUI. […]
