According to California Vehicle Code Section 23152(b), a motorist who drives with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher can be arrested and charged with a Southern California DUI. Often, drivers significantly exceed this minimum number. But how bad can it get? We’re going to discuss the levels…
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Why Burbank DUI Accidents Happen — And Steps You Can Take to Avoid Them
Nearly every week, news reports announce yet another Burbank DUI arrest. The story lines range widely. Sometimes, it’s a B-List celebrity stopped for speeding on the 101 and found to have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.15%. Other times, it’s a case of an 18-year-old actor who drives after drinking…
Southern California DUI News Updates – Quick Reports on Stuff You Should Know
Most Southern California DUI news stories and blog posts report only on the latest headlines. But sometimes the most important stories percolate for weeks without getting due attention. To that end, let’s examine relevant developments that could impact your driving and your safety. 1. CHP will serve over 6,000 warrants…
12 Scary Statistics about Southern California DUI
No one wants to be arrested for Southern California DUI, and no one wants to be involved in an injury crash with a driver who has been under the influence. But just how much of a problem is, for instance, driving under the influence in Beverly Hills or elsewhere in…
Celebrity Los Angeles DUI Arrests and Tiger Woods: The Art of The Public Apology
For years, we have been treated to a media spectacle: a seemingly endless parade of celebrity Los Angeles DUI violators apologizing to us on TV, on radio, and in print. Although Tiger Woods’ mea culpa last Friday had nothing to do directly with the string of celebrity DUIs that have…
Southern California DUI Checkpoints Used to Nab Unlicensed Drivers: Is This Practice Fair?
In last Sunday’s New York Times, writer Ryan Gabrielson reported that Southern California DUI checkpoints often spell serious trouble for unlicensed motorists. In 2009, nearly 24,000 cars were seized at Southern California DUI checkpoints — netting around $40 million for the state in fines, towing fees, and other costs. Each…
Concerned about Southern California DUI? You’re not alone: Men’s Health Survey rates three CA cities as “drunkest” in the US.
Celebrity Beverly Hills DUI arrests regularly grace the pages of our tabloid newspapers (see, for instance, DUIs involving Lindsay Lohan, Mel Gibson, Nick Nolte and, most recently, Adrian Pasdar). But the non-celebrities among us do not seem to be faring much better when it comes to avoiding the long arm…
Dr. Conrad Murray Charged in Los Angeles with Manslaugter in Michael Jackson’s Death
Dr. Conrad Murray plead not guilty today when he was arraigned at the LAX courthouse in Los Angeles. The doctor to pop star Michael Jackson was charged with Manslaughter in the singer’s death. There are two types of manslaughter. The first in voluntary and the second is involuntary. Dr. Murray…
Should Breathalyzer Tests Be Used on Long Beach DUI Suspects?
Would the public and people suspected of driving under the influence in Burbank, Long Beach, and elsewhere in Southern California be better served if police use more accurate methods to test for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels? The Breathalyzer device has been a law enforcement staple for decades. Most people…
Conrad Murray to Face Involuntary Manslaughter Charges in the Death of Michael Jackson in Los Angeles
Dr. Conrad Murray, the doctor to Michael Jackson is rumored to be arraigned on Friday to face involuntary manslaughter charges for the death of Michael Jackson. Sources close to the Jackson family indicate that they furious that the doctor is not facing murder charges. While most high profile cases are…