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Thursday, March 11th, 2010
Los Angeles: Saint Patrick’s Day has become a popular occasion to celebrate with friends and family. Unfortunately, Saint Patrick’s Day has become a field day for DUI checkpoints and for police roving patrols.
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) recommends the following tips:
* Plan a safe way home before the festivities begin
* Designate a sober driver
* Leave your car keys at home
* Call a taxi, call a friend or family member, or use public transportation to ensure you get home safely
* Call 911 if you see a possible drunk driver on the road
* Take the car keys away from someone who is about to drive impaired and assist them in getting home safely
In an effort to keep the streets of Los Angeles safe during the Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations, the LAPD will conduct the following sobriety checkpoints during the upcoming week:
* March 12, 2010 (Friday) in West Valley Area;
* March 13, 2010 (Saturday) in 77th Street Area;
* March 17, 2010 (Wednesday) in Wilshire Area; and,
* March 19, 2010 (Friday) in North Hollywood Area.
Additionally, the LAPD will conduct driving-under-the-influence (DUI) saturation patrols in communities served by the Harbor and Central Community Police Stations on March 14th and 21st.
Funding for the checkpoints and DUI saturation patrols is provided by the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. We can all help make our streets safer, please report Drunk Drivers – Call 911. For further information, please contact Officer Don Inman, Traffic Coordination Section, at 213-486-070, or, if you need the help of our Long Beach DUI Lawyers, call us at (877) 568-2977.
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Driving under the influence, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Police Department, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, police, Random checkpoint, Road traffic safety, Saint Patrick's Day
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Thursday, March 11th, 2010
Orange County DUI checkpoint locations are popping up as St. Patrick’s Day approaches, and one has been announced in Fullerton, California by the Fullerton Police Department.
The Fullerton Police Department will conduct a sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint Friday, March 19th, and the checkpoint will be held from 8 p.m.-2 a.m., and the location is not being announced, but will be on a major thoroughfare.
Motorists passing through the checkpoint will receive safe driving literature from Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD), Community Services Programs Inc. and the state Office of Traffic Safety.
Sgt. Tak Kim, is coordinating the checkpoint for the Police Department, and the checkpoint is also planned to find motorists driving without valid licenses.
Funding for the checkpoint was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Further information about the checkpoint may be obtained by contacting the Fullerton Police Traffic Bureau at (714) 738-5313, or, if you have questions for our Orange County DUI Lawyers, feel free to contact our firm at (714) 568-1560.
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Driving under the influence, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Police Department, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, police, Random checkpoint, Road traffic safety, Saint Patrick's Day
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Thursday, March 11th, 2010
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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Driving under the influence, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Police Department, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, police, Random checkpoint, Road traffic safety, Saint Patrick's Day
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Thursday, March 11th, 2010
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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Driving under the influence, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Police Department, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, police, Random checkpoint, Road traffic safety, Saint Patrick's Day
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Thursday, March 11th, 2010
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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Driving under the influence, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Police Department, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, police, Random checkpoint, Road traffic safety, Saint Patrick's Day
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Thursday, March 11th, 2010
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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Driving under the influence, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Police Department, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, police, Random checkpoint, Road traffic safety, Saint Patrick's Day
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Thursday, March 11th, 2010
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
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Driving under the influence, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Police Department, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, police, Random checkpoint, Road traffic safety, Saint Patrick's Day
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Thursday, March 11th, 2010
The Costa Mesa Police Department will conduct a sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint on Monday, Marc 1 st , from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., on Harbor Boulevard at Fair Drive. Officers will screen drivers passing through the checkpoint for sobriety and for a valid driver’s license. Drivers found to be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs will be arrested, and unlicensed
drivers may be cited and have their cars towed.
DUI Checkpoints are not an effective way to accomplish the goal of public safety, but they are a cash cow for cops and the city, which needs the funding. The City makes most of their money from impounding vehicles, which gets paid even if the person is later found innocent, and the Federal Government chips in substantial funding for DUI Checkpoints. MADD also provides funding and volunteers.
As one of a few experienced Orange County DUI Lawyers practicing in this area, I’ve seen hundreds of DUI Checkpoints. Contact me if you need the advice of our Newport Beach DUI Lawyers.
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Driving under the influence, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Police Department, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, police, Random checkpoint, Road traffic safety, Saint Patrick's Day
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Thursday, March 11th, 2010
DUI / Drivers License Checkpoint Scheduled
The Escondido Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Friday, February 26, 2010, from 6:00 PM to 1:00 AM, in the City of Escondido. 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 not a proven effective method for achieving this goal, but by publicizing these enforcement and education efforts, The Escondido 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.
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Driving under the influence, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Police Department, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, police, Random checkpoint, Road traffic safety, Saint Patrick's Day
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Thursday, March 11th, 2010
An Orange County DUI checkpoint looking for drunk drivers in Costa Mesa resulted in three arrests this weekend, police said.
The Costa Mesa Police Department set up a checkpoint Friday at the intersection of Baker and Bear streets, according to a department press release.
The checkpoint screened 318 vehicles. Three people were arrested on suspicion of DUI, nine citations were issued and six vehicles were impounded.
“This checkpoint was one of many that have been or will be conducted throughout the year in the city of Costa Mesa,” Sgt. David Makiyama, a police spokesman, said in a statement. “The goal of the DUI checkpoint was removing impaired drivers and to bring awareness to the public of the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.”
As mentioned, DUI Sobriety Checkpoints are becoming more about the money than public safety. I’ve seen this happen with Los Angeles DUI and Orange County DUI cases, and I can say that with some certainty as one of the top Orange County DUI Lawyers in the area.
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Driving under the influence, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Police Department, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, police, Random checkpoint, Road traffic safety, Saint Patrick's Day
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