DUI News & Articles
Reckless Driving DUI Riverside Court
Law Offices of Manuel J. Barba represented a male client who was arrested for a DUI in Riverside and was charged with VC23125 (a) (b) -DUI and Driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or more in Riverside Court. Client blew into a Preliminary Breath Test machine and had results of .088%/.087% Blood Alcohol Concentration. After he was arrested he blew into an Evidential Breath Test machine and the results were .09%/.09% Blood Alcohol Concentration. Disposition: The DUI charges were dismissed (VC23125 (a) (b)); 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.
Murrieta DUI Attorney Gets Case Dismissed – Another Victory
Law Offices of Manuel J. Barba represented a male client who was stopped for allegedly speeding. Client chose a breath test and the results were .12/.12 %. Client was charged with VC23125 (a) (b) - DUI and Driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or more in Riverside County Superior Court, Southwest Justice Center. After careful analysis of the prosecution’s evidence and negotiations, client plead to an alcohol related reckless driving, and the DUI charges were dismissed. 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.
San Bernardino Court DUI Dismissed
Law Offices of Manuel J. Barba represented a male client who was arrested for a DUI within 10 years. Client was charged with VC23125 (a) (b) -DUI and Driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or more in San Bernardino Court. Client blew into a Evidential Breath Test machine and had results of .09%/.09% Blood Alcohol Concentration. Disposition: DUI charges were dismissed (VC23125 (a) (b)); case was resolved for plea to reckless driving with a factual finding that he was not guilty of driving with .08% or more. 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.
Marijuana DUI Charges Dismissed in Joshua Tree Court
Law Offices of Manuel J. Barba represented a male client who was arrested for VC23125 (a) (b) -DUI and Driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or more in Joshua Tree Court. After being arrested he agreed to a blood sample with result of .06% alcohol concentration and marijuana. Disposition: DUI charges were dismissed (VC23125 (a) (b)); 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.
Indio Court – Riverside County DUI Dismissed
Law Offices of Manuel J. Barba represented a male client who was stopped for allegedly traveling in the wrong direction on a street. Client was charged with VC23125 (a) (b) - DUI and Driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or more in Indio Court. After careful analysis of the prosecution’s chemical analysis, and negotiations, client plead to a reckless driving charge and the DUI charges were dismissed. 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.
Aggressive DUI Defense in San Bernardino Wins
Law Offices of Manuel J. Barba represented a male client who was arrested for a 2nd DUI within 10 years. Client was charged with VC23125 (a) (b) -DUI and Driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or more in San Bernardino Court. Client blew into a Preliminary Breath Test machine and had results of .113%/.110% Blood Alcohol Concentration. After she was arrested she agreed to a blood sample with result of .10% Blood Alcohol Concentration. Disposition: DUI charges were dismissed (VC23125 (a) (b)); 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.
Heavy Drinkers are Rarely Alcoholics – So Says Centers for Disease Control
The bottom line is someone who frequently likes to go out, let their hair down, and drink a lot of booze is not necessarily an alcoholic. In fact, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it means only rarely that someone who frequently drinks a lot of alcohol is an alcoholic. According to the new study, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration finds that 1 in 3 American adults meet the definition of heavy drinking—for men, having five or more drinks in one sitting or 15 or more in a week; for women, having four or more drinks in one sitting or eight or more in a week. But of those so-called "heavy" drinkers (i.e. party animals) only 1 in 10 also meets the definition of alcoholism or alcohol dependency, which the CDC says involves "a current or past history of excessive drinking, a strong craving for alcohol, continued use despite repeated problems with drinking, and an inability to control alcohol consumption." The survey of 138,100 adults ultimately suggests that excessive drinking may actually be easier to deal with [...]
The Busiest Bar Night is This Wednesday Evening… The Night before Thanksgiving!
Traditionally, the Wednesday evening before Thanksgiving Day is the busiest bar night everywhere. This is because most people are off for the Thanksgiving holiday and friends and family are home for the holiday weekend. And because it's a busy bar night, law enforcement will be out looking to make DUI arrests… in fact, as many arrests as they can. Remember law enforcement agencies get federal grant money for every DUI arrest they make; it has become a funding mechanism for law enforcement agencies. The problem is they are not just looking for “drunk” or “impaired” drivers, they will arrest anyone that has drank alcohol. So here are some Tips to Avoid a DUI conviction: Tip #1. Don't drink and drive! If you have been drinking, call a taxi or have a friend drive you home. Tip #2. If you do Drive, Don't park near the bars! Cops or their agents routinely drive through popular bar parking lots and note descriptions of cars in the parking lot and wait for the car to leave, then invent some reason to stop the car. Never park near the bar! [...]
Palm Springs Gay Pride Tips to Avoid a DUI
Palm Springs Gay Pride Weekend is here! - This weekend - November 2-3, 2013 is Gay Pride weekend in Palm Springs, California and with it comes all the fun and festivities associated with Palm Springs Gay Pride. Be safe and enjoy the festivities. But remember, the Palm Springs Police Department, the California Highway Patrol, as well as other law enforcement agencies will be out in force looking for DUI drivers. Here are some Tips to Avoid a DUI conviction: Tip #1. Don't drink and drive! If you have been drinking, call a taxi or have a friend drive you home. Tip #2. If you do Drive, Don't park near the bars! Cops or their agents routinely drive through popular bar parking lots (Azul, Toucans, Street bar, Spurline, Hunters, etc.) and note descriptions of cars in the parking lot and wait for the car to leave, then invent some reason to stop the car. Never park near the bar! Tip #3. Always drive safely. Cops stop cars for speeding, unsafe lane changes, illegal turns, etc., and then it turns into a DUI investigation. Tip #4. [...]
San Bernardino DUI Accident – No Jail Time
Law Offices of Manuel J. Barba represented a male client who was involved in a traffic accident by rear-ending another car. At the scene, Client blew into a Preliminary Breath Test machine with results of .095%/.097% blood alcohol concentration. After he was arrested Client agreed to a blood test and the results showed .10% Blood Alcohol Concentration. Persons in the other car were injured and the District Attorney charged client with Felony VC23153 (a) – Driving under the influence of alcohol and causing injury, and Felony VC23153(b) - Driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% and causing injury. The case was in San Bernardino County, Rancho Cucamonga Court. Disposition: After negotiation, the case settled for a reduced misdemeanor charge, client was placed on probation with no jail time. 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.
