If you were unfortunate enough to have a DUI in Newport Beach – watch out.  Newport Beach is infamous for a police department dedicated to catching and arresting DUI offenders, a prosecutor, the Orange County District Attorney’s office, that has higher penalties for Newport Beach DUIs than other courts in the same county, and judges that don’t want to be known for being soft or easy on DUI offenders – especially in an area with as many political connections as Newport Beach.

Newport Beach DUI Checkpoints

Orange County DUI checkpoint locations are often found in Newport Beach, and DUI checkpoints are one of the most common ways the police find individuals to arrest for DUI. Unfortunately, DUI checkpoints are not truly effective ways of catching criminals. Their most useful purpose is for providing money to the city of Newport Beach, especially through impounded motor vehicles. An individual will still have to pay to have his vehicle back, even if he has been found innocent of DUI in a court of law.

Handling DMV Issues

The best thing you can do is to have one of the specialized Newport Beach DUI lawyers in the area handle the DMV issues for you. You’ll have only 10 days and could face having a suspended license for a year or more if you don’t act. It’s very important that the attorney has the chance to schedule a hearing to stop the DMV from removing your privileges because they can then subpoena witnesses and evidence that can help convey your innocence.

If you schedule the hearing yourself, you risk losing witnesses who may be unable to attend on the date you’ve scheduled, and it may be an inopportune time for your Newport Beach DUI lawyers too. Be sure to let the attorney know right away that you haven’t scheduled the hearing but that it needs to be done. They are experts at handling the situation and can potentially keep you from losing your license privileges.

Defending a DUI Charge

There are many different factors that contribute to the defense of a DUI charge. Not only will your attorney go over the details of the arrest with a fine-tooth comb, but he or she will ensure that all proper procedures were followed during your arrest. For instance, if the arresting police officer did not follow proper protocol, there’s a chance that all charges could be dropped. If your Miranda rights were not read to you, or if the breathalyzer machine was not calibrated correctly, the attorney can work to have the charges dismissed. Your blood alcohol level and toxicology reports will be gone over as well, as attorneys know exactly what to look for.

By quickly contacting an attorney as soon as you’ve been arrested and charged, you increase your chances of having competent representation and ensuring that your rights are protected.  Our Newport Beach office is located at 5020 Campus Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 — steps away from the front door of the courthouse in Newport Beach, and you can reach us at (949) 682-5316.

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As a DUI Specialist Orange County, I feel it’s my duty to remind you that all persons are innocent until proven guilty.  Yes, even for those accused of DUI.

HUNTINGTON BEACH – A suspected drunken driver rear-ended a Huntington Beach police patrol car tonight, leaving an officer with neck and back injuries, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The accident occurred just after 11 p.m. on Beach Boulevard just north of Slater Avenue, according to the CHP. The officer was issuing a citation inside his parked patrol cruiser when a man driving a Toyota Camry crashed into the back of his vehicle, said CHP Officer Jason Montoya.

The officer was taken to a hospital with neck and back pain, Montoya said.

The driver was taken into custody on suspicion of DUI, Montoya said.

I was contacted by the owner of a DUI blog in Tampa Florida, who runs the Fight your DUI blog, and thought I’d give a shout out to what seems to be a well written blog in the field of DUI Defense.

I always think it’s funny that, since my law firm is in Orange County California, and I advertise our services as Orange County DUI Lawyers,  that I get a lot of Florida calls, as there’s an Orange County, Florida and sometimes the distinction is not made in a quick internet search.  (Note also a bit of trivia:  Both Disneyland USA parks are in Orange County, just in different states).

So, now I have a contact in at least one area in Florida – for anyone that needs a Tampa DUI Attorney.

~Robert

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Sent to our Orange County DUI Lawyers from the Seal Beach Police Department:

The Seal Beach Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Saturday, March 13, 2010, from 8pm to 3am on Pacific Coast Highway between Anderson and Seal Beach Blvd. In an effort to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol involved crashes, DUI checkpoints are conducted to identify offenders and get them off the street, as well as educate the public on the dangers of impaired driving.

All too often, members of our community are senselessly injured or killed on local roadways by impaired drivers. This DUI/Drivers License checkpoint is an effort to reduce those tragedies, as well as insuring drivers have a valid driver’s license. A major component of these checkpoints is to increase awareness of the dangers of impaired driving and to encourage sober designated drivers.
A DUI checkpoint is a proven effective method for achieving this goal. By publicizing these enforcement and education efforts, The Seal Beach Police Department believes motorists can be deterred from drinking and driving.

Traffic volume and weather permitting, all vehicles may be checked and drivers who are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs will be arrested. Our objective is to send a clear message to those who are considering driving a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol and/or drugs – Drunk Driving, Over the Limit, Under Arrest. The public is encouraged to help keep roadways safe by calling 911 if they see a suspected impaired driver.

Funding for this operation is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and if you have any questions, contact our Newport Beach DUI Lawyer Robert Miller at (877) 568-2977

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Our Orange County DUI Lawyers were notified of an Orange County DUI Roving Patrol announcement, which may lead to Orange County DUI arrests.  The “Avoid the 12” DUI Task Force will be conducting DUI roving patrols in the cities of Lake Forest, Mission Viejo and Rancho Santa Margarita on Friday, March 5, 2010.

A roving patrol is where officers drive, looking for persons exhibiting driving behaviors correlated with driving under the influence, and investigate further.  Roving patrols are more effective than DUI checkpoints, as they correlate with actual driving observed.  The goal of the program is to btain federal funding available, volunteers and funding from MADD, and increase funding through impound fees.

Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

For more information contact the OC Sheriff’s Department Public Affairs Office at (714) 647-7042, or feel free to contact our Newport Beach DUI Lawyers anytime.

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Our Criminal Lawyers Riverside have learned that the Lake Elsinore Police Department will be conducting a DUI / Driver’s License Checkpoint on Saturday March 06, at an undisclosed location within the city.

A DUI checkpoint is not a proven effective method for achieving the goal of getting drunk drivers off the street, but by publicizing these enforcement and education efforts, The Lake Elsinore Police Department believes motorists can be deterred from drinking and driving.

Traffic volume and weather permitting, all vehicles may be checked and drivers who are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs will be arrested.

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The Los Angeles Police Department announced a Los Angeles DUI checkpoint for March 5, 2010, as follows:

What: Sobriety & Drivers License Checkpoint

When: Friday, March 5, 2010 8:00 PM – 3:00 AM

Where:  Cahuenga Boulevard West Broadlawn Avenue North Hollywood, California

Who: Emergency Operations Division

Why: The purpose of the sobriety checkpoint is to reduce the number of traffic collisions involving intoxicated drivers and hit and run collisions.  In 2010, residents residing in the North Hollywood Area endured 33 driving under the influence-related and 187 hit and run traffic collisions.   The checkpoint will educate the community to use designated drivers and not drinkand drive.  Our message is simple: If we catch you drunk, you will be arrested.

It is the Los Angeles Police Department’s goal to continue providing public awareness on the dangers of drinking and driving, and the laws concerning driving without a valid driver’s license. Motorists approaching a checkpoint will observe traffic signs, information and police officers advising that a checkpoint is ahead.  Once diverted into a lane, each motorist will be detained momentarily while an officer explains the purpose of the checkpoint.

Funding for this checkpoint is provided by the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration.

For further information on Los Angeles DUI, feel free to contact our Long Beach DUI Lawyers at our toll free number, (877) 568-2977.

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COSTA MESA An intoxicated pedestrian who walked up to a sobriety checkpoint to see what was taking place was among five arrested Monday, police said.

Police arrested Rodrigo Sajvin Cumes, 37, of Costa Mesa, on a public intoxication charge after he went up to the checkpoint held on Harbor Boulevard at Fair Drive, said Costa Mesa police Sgt. Phil Myers. Cumes was so intoxicated that he could not care for his safety, according to police.

Three people were arrested on suspicion of drunken driving and 15 citations were issued, police said. Police screened 633 cars out of 2,055 that went through the checkpoint.

Also, police said two drivers switched seats with passengers out of fear of being arrested for driving under the influence. Those drivers were not arrested, Myers said.

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Newport Beach is a city that prides itself on being tough on DUI cases.  Receiving a DUI in Newport Beach means having to deal with both the Orange County Superior Court system, (through the Orange County Harbor Justice Center), AND the DMV regarding your license is an entirely different issue. Another major obstacle to overcome is to find a competent lawyer/attorney in Newport Beach who will not only fight for your rights as a citizen but who will also listen to your needs and game plan your strategies effectively and concisely.
Here are the steps to Take when looking for a Newport Beach DUI Attorney or Lawyer.

More than likely your arrest was made by one of three police divisions; Newport Beach Police Department, Orange County Sheriff’s Department or the California Highway Patrol. If a friend a family member was arrested you’ll need to contact them IMMEDIATELY.

Below is important information you’ll need.

Newport Beach Police Department
870 Santa Barbara Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 644-3681

Orange County Sheriff’s Department
550 N. Flower Street,
Santa Ana, CA 92703

HARBOR JUSTICE CENTER

Orange County Superior Court

4601 Jamboree Road

Newport Beach, CA 92660

Contact the DMV Within 10 Days of your DUI Arrest

One of the most important aspects of a DUI arrest in Newport Beach as well as the rest of California is that a person suspected of driving under the influence has 10 Calendar days to contact the DMV with an attorney in order to schedule a hearing and to stop any possible suspension of driving privileges in the state of California. Whether or not someone has a California license is irrelevant, the DMV Admin Per Se hearing is critical in a DUI case mainly for the fact that it gives the attorney handling your DUI the opportunity to cross examine any officers or witnesses involved in the arrest and possibly a forensic toxicologist to testify regarding your blood alcohol level.

Let an experienced DUI Lawyer Handle the Work

It is not recommended for someone to schedule a hearing themselves. For reasons illustrated above, it may be difficult to schedule a hearing, especially if there are witnesses who will be subpoenaed. The attorney involved in defending your DUI will handle the administrative processes for you, giving you peace of mind and allowing the experts to handle the majority of your case. Be sure to have your attorney request a hearing via fax (facsimile) AND through certified mail to insure DMV receives the hearing request.

What you need to know
Because of the fact that an arrest was made in Newport Beach for a DUI, the DMV Admin Per Se Hearing will be held at the Irvine Driver Safety office of the DMV.

The Irvine Driver Safety office is located at

16735 Von Karman, #110,

Irvine, CA 92606-4953.

Because an arrest was made in Newport Beach for a DUI, court appearances are usually heald at the Harbor Justice Center. The Harbor Justice Center is located at 4601 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach, CA 92660-2595.

Our law firm has an excellent reputation as top Newport Beach DUI Attorneys.  Our law firm’s Newport Beach office is located at:

Miller & Associates

5020 Campus Drive

Newport Beach, CA 92660.

Contact us anytime at (949) 682-5316