Category: Recent Victories

Mishandled Blood – Results in Not Guilty DUI Case

19363870_mLaw Offices of Manuel J. Barba represented a male client who was stopped for allegedly driving erratically. Client was charged with VC23125 (a) (b) – DUI and Driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or more in Rancho Cucamonga Court.

After he was arrested he agreed to a blood test and the results showed .21% Blood Alcohol Concentration.

The evidence showed the mishandling of the blood sample thus compromising its integrity.

Disposition: After a Jury Trial, the jury could not reach a unanimous agreement – 8 for not guilty and 4 for guilt. The case was resolved for plea to reckless driving.

Every case and its facts are different, and that the results in this case does not constitute or imply any kind of guarantee that a prospective client will have the same outcome in their case.

Suppressed Blood Test in a DUI provides Court Win

CheckpointLaw Offices of Manuel J. Barba represented a male client who was stopped for allegedly making an illegal u-turn. Client was charged with VC23125 (a) (b) – DUI and Driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or more in Fullerton Court. After he was arrested he agreed to a blood test and the results showed .12% Blood Alcohol Concentration.

The discovery process gave light to issues regarding the blood test. After filing a motion to suppress the blood, and an evidential hearing, the court suppressed the blood.   The district attorney chose to proceed to trial without the blood evidence – on the driving under the influence charge alone.

Disposition: After a Jury Trial, the jury found client NOT GUILTY.

Every case and its facts are different, and that the results in this case does not constitute or imply any kind of guarantee that a prospective client will have the same outcome in their case.

DUI Case Dismissed in San Bernardino County Court

breathalyzerLaw Offices of Manuel J. Barba represented a female client who was stopped for allegedly driving on a flat tire in Montclair, CA. Client was charged with VC23125 (a) (b) – DUI and Driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or more in Rancho Cucamonga Court.

After she was arrested she agreed to a blood test and the results showed .15% Blood Alcohol Concentration. The evidence showed the mishandling of the blood sample thus compromising its integrity.

 Disposition: After a Jury Trial, the jury could not reach a unanimous agreement – 9 for not guilty and 4 for guilt. The court dismissed the case.

Every case and its facts are different, and that the results in this case does not constitute or imply any kind of guarantee that a prospective client will have the same outcome in their case.

DUI Victory in Rancho Cucamonga Criminal Court

chpLaw Offices of Manuel J. Barba represented a male client who was stopped for allegedly speeding. Client was charged with VC23125 (a) (b) – DUI and Driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or more in Rancho Cucamonga Court, in San Bernardino County

After our client was arrested he agreed to a blood test and the results showed .11% Blood Alcohol Concentration. The evidence showed the mishandling of the blood sample thus compromising its integrity.

 Disposition: After a Jury Trial, the jury found client NOT GUILTY.

Every case and its facts are different, and that the results in this case does not constitute or imply any kind of guarantee that a prospective client will have the same outcome in their case.