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Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
As Orange County DUI Lawyers, we’re bringing you news that might keep you out of a DUI in Costa Mesa this weekend. COSTA MESA Police officers will be on the prowl this weekend to crack down on drunken drivers.
The Costa Mesa Police Department’s DUI Enforcement Team will deploy officers on a special saturation patrol Saturday targeting DUIs. The patrol will begin at 5 p.m.
In addition, the Police Department is planning to set up sobriety/drivers license checkpoints on Feb. 19 and Feb. 26.
In the past year, DUI collisions have claimed one life and resulted in 47 wrecks injuring 58 people in Costa Mesa, according to police.
The patrol is funded 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, dui, Law, Law Enforcement, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, orange county dui, police, Police officer, Road traffic safety, United States
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Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
Costa Mesa Police Department Targets
DUI Court Sting Operation
On February 8 th , 2010 between the hours of 0800 and 1400 hours officers from the Costa Mesa Police Department Office of Traffic Safety conducted an undercover court sting operation at the Harbor Justice
Center in Newport Beach, CA, targeting DUI, suspended, and unlicensed drivers. Police officers staked out offenders who had been told by the judge not to drive and followed them from the courtrooms to the
parking area to be sure they were not driving due to suspended or revoked license. In the operation 16 offenders were followed outside by officers. While some offenders had alternate means of transportation,
4 got behind the wheel and drove away from the court house. Those who chose to drive were stopped by waiting officers.
Among the arrest and citations were:
  3 citations for suspended or revoked licenses
  1 citation for being an unlicensed driver
  3 vehicles were impounded
Funding for this operation is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  If you have questions for our Orange County DUI lawyers, call us at (877) 568-2977.
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Driving under the influence, dui, Law, Law Enforcement, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, orange county dui, police, Police officer, Road traffic safety, United States
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Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
Los Angeles DUI Checkpoint coming up February 6th… here’s all the details:
West Bureau Sobriety Checkpoint NA10031SF
What: Sobriety & Drivers License Checkpoint
When: Saturday, February 6, 2010 8:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Where: Santa Monica Boulevard between Sawtelle Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard Los Angeles, 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 2009, residents residing in the West Los Angeles Area endured 80 driving under the influence-related and 1,156 hit and run traffic collisions. The checkpoint will educate the community to use designated drivers and not drink and 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. 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 213-486-0703.
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Driving under the influence, dui, Law, Law Enforcement, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, orange county dui, police, Police officer, Road traffic safety, United States
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Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
Moreno Valley Police Department Checkpoint.
As a DUI specialist Orange County, I get announcements of DUI checkpoints before anyone else. Check out the information below, sent by the Moreno Valley Police Department:
The Moreno Valley Police Department will conduct a sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint on Thursday January 28, from 6:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., in the City of Moreno Valley. 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 arrests can be embarrassing and expensive, but they’re easy to prevent,†said Police Chief John Anderson. “If you’re drinking, hand your keys over to a designated sober driver, or call a taxi or sober friend for a ride home. Don’t risk an arrest â€â€or worse, a serious injury or even death.â€Â
The purpose of the sobriety checkpoint is to serve as a reminder to use designated drivers and not drink and drive.
It is the Moreno Valley Police Department’s goal to continue providing public awareness on the dangers of drinking and driving, and the laws concerning driving without a 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, motorists will be delayed a moment while an officer explains the purpose of the checkpoint.
Funding for this checkpoint comes from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration.
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Driving under the influence, dui, Law, Law Enforcement, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, orange county dui, police, Police officer, Road traffic safety, United States
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Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
The Wise Bread blog, which has great financial information, had an enlightening article on speeding tickets which is worth a read. One of the reasons why the California Highway Patrol and other agencies in California have had several campaigns to proclaim zero tolerance with seatbelts, or with speeding, and even with DUI cases, is that they are a substantial revenue generator for the State of California. Police usually figure that if they stop as many people as possible for whatever reason (speeding, carpool violations, bluetooth violations, etc.), that they might find evidence of a larger crime, like drugs in the back seat, etc. (“Do you know why I stopped you?” Answer: Is it because of the body in the trunk?).
Here’s a portion of the article, but it’s worth reading on the original blog. Good stuff.
Yes, speeding tickets suck. And yes, they’re also a necessary deterrent; they come not just with fines and points on your license, but insurance rate hikes. This is also the time of year when more speeding tickets are issued, and you may be more likely to get one based on a few factors.
So, why is this time of year open season on drivers? And how could you be more likely to get a ticket? Well, there are several factors, which some police officer friends of mine recently let me in on. The most obvious is that it’s party season, with the Holidays and New Year’s. And parties mean drinking, which means bad driving. There are more cops on the roads, and more cops means more chances of getting a ticket. Simple math. But what about your own situation? What are the circumstances that put you in a higher-risk category of getting a speeding ticket? Here are some questions that will help.
Where do you live?
This is not just party season; it’s also budget season. People in businesses everywhere are having huddled conversations with accountants and tax attorneys. And unfortunately, every state in America is also trying to balance the budget (or these days, get somewhere close to breaking even). If you happen to live in a state that’s got way more money problems than it should have (sorry Californians) then you’re going to be on the receiving end of some budget-boosting strategies. Enter the police force. They have the ability to create revenue for the state in the form of traffic violations. For example, the average traffic cop will cost a city about $75,000 per year in salary, bonuses, and benefits. This same police officer will make the city an average of $200,000 per year in traffic ticket fines. That’s $125,000 in pure profit!
Make no mistake, this is lucrative. Here are just a few stats I found on the kind of money this can bring in (and this is JUST for speeding tickets  this doesn’t include any other type of traffic violation):
* Over 100,000 people a day receive a speeding ticket in this country. That equates to over 41 million speeding tickets per year.
* One in every six drivers will get a speeding ticket this year.
* The average speeding ticket costs $150.00.
* 41,000,000 x 150.00 = $6,150,000,000! That’s right…over $6 BILLION.
* The average raise in insurance costs for one speeding ticket over the course of 3 years is $900.00.
* 41,000,000 x 900 = $36,900,000,000 in extra insurance money in just 1 year!
* Over 95% of people who receive a speeding ticket never contest it and just pay the fine. That includes me by the way.
* The 5% who fight the ticket usually have their case dismissed and/or receive reduced charges that don’t get reported on their driving record. (Oh, and at least 50% of the time, the officer who gave you the ticket doesn’t show up.)
What do you drive?
AOL.com recently released a list of the top 10 makes and models of cars that have increased chances of getting a speeding ticket. If you’re on it (and if you drive a Scion, you probably are) then you increase your chances of getting the ticket. Scion drivers tend to be younger, preferring the cheaper, highly-customizable car. And the Hummer  well, it’s hard to miss one of these suckers.
* #9 (tied) Toyota Matrix: 2.64 times higher-than-average
* #9 (tied) Audi A4: 2.64 times higher-than-average
* #8 Subaru Outback: 2.66 times higher-than-average
* #7 Scion xA: 2.75 times higher-than-average
* #6 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG: 2.76 times higher-than-average
* #5 Toyota Camry Solara: 3.06 times higher-than-average
* #4 Mercedes-Benz CLK: 3.97 times higher-than-average
* #3 Scion xB: 4.03 times higher-than-average
* #2 Scion tC: 4.60 times higher-than-average
* #1 Hummer H2 / H3: 4.63 times higher-than-average
How old are you?
Hold your breath for this staggering stat. The age groups between 17 and 24 years of age receive the most speeding tickets. I know, I was shocked, too. I figured it would be retired nuns. But seriously, at this age the lack of road experience, the determination to disregard rules, and the attitude of thinking they will live forever, keeps this age group at the top of the speeding ticket pile.
What sex are you?
This one is all against men. First, men seem more willing to speed. Next, men have a harder time getting out of a ticket than women. I’m not saying why, but just ask around and see how many men compared to women have ever been let off with just a warning. And finally, more women than men are smart enough to fight the tickets. So, if you’re a guy, you’ve got it all working against you.
And finally…are you a doctor?
Doctors receive the most speeding tickets than any other profession. Maybe this has something to do with emergency calls. Maybe it just goes hand-in-hand with psyche of someone who wants to be a doctor. But, whatever the reason, if you answered yes to that question, your chances of getting a ticket just went up.
So, if you’re a 23 year old male doctor, living in California, driving a shiny Hummer H2, I’d say you may just be better of taking the bus for the next few weeks.
Have a safe holiday season everyone.
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Driving under the influence, dui, Law, Law Enforcement, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, orange county dui, police, Police officer, Road traffic safety, United States
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Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
(As a firm of Orange County DUI lawyers, who also take Los Angeles DUI cases, we often get notification of other DUI checkpoints in surrounding areas – which is why we present the following, as sent to our firm, for your information, without commentary. Caveat Propaganda — ).
West Bureau Sobriety Checkpoint NA09303gb
What: Sobriety & Drivers License Checkpoint
When: Friday, November 13, 2009 8:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Where: Lincoln Boulevard and Maxella Avenue, Los Angeles, 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. During this year, residents residing in the Pacific Area have endured 108 driving under the influence-related and 963 hit and run traffic collisions. The checkpoint will educate the community to use designated drivers and not drink and 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. 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 213-486-0703.
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Driving under the influence, dui, Law, Law Enforcement, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, orange county dui, police, Police officer, Road traffic safety, United States
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Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
The following press release was sent from the Los Angeles Police Department to our Orange County DUI attorneys, and I present it here for your information. Be safe if you’re driving over the weekend in Los Angeles – there is also another DUI checkpoint October 10, 2009, that I posted as a separate entry.
West Bureau Sobriety Checkpoint NA09266ah
What:Sobriety & Drivers License Checkpoint
When: Friday, October 9, 2009 8:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
Where:Sunset Boulevard and Orange Drive
Who:Emergency Operations Division and West Traffic Division
Why:The purpose of the sobriety checkpoint is to reduce the number of traffic collisions involving intoxicated drivers and hit and run collisions. During this year, residents residing in the Hollywood Area have endured 110 driving under the influence-related and 865 hit and run traffic collisions. The checkpoint will educate the community to use designated drivers and not drink and 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. 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 213-847-1624.
Robert L. Miller
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Driving under the influence, dui, Law, Law Enforcement, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, orange county dui, police, Police officer, Road traffic safety, United States
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Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
I always tell friends and family that, although I’d love to have them as a client, that it’s better that they don’t need me in the first place. With that in mind, I present the “how to avoid a DUI” article below:
Don’t get pulled over in the first place: What Police Look For
All members of various law enforcement agencies nationwide must attend some type of police academy prior to becoming a certified police officer. And one small part of the training they receive while at the academy is how to spot or detect a suspected drunk driver on the road. They are taught to look for certain actions or violations of the motor vehicle code. Many of these actions or the failure to perform them, is a clear signal to the police that the operator may be intoxicated. Some of these actions and violations that the police are taught include the following:
* Operating a motor vehicle at night without headlights being turned on.
* Operating a motor vehicle at night with the high beam lights on at all times.
* Failing to use turn signals when making a turn.
* Failure to turn off turn signals after a turn is made.
* Speeding.
* Slow Speed in areas where it is not logical.
* The ever famous weaving upon the highway.
* Sudden and short braking due to slow reactions or intoxication.
Any of these can trigger the police to initiate a traffic stop. If you make a conscious effort not to commit any of these violations, you will greatly reduce your chances of being stopped by the police. Remember, the police need probable cause to stop your vehicle, don’t give them any. By knowing what the police look for prior to stopping a suspected drunk driver, you greatly reduce your chances of being detected and stopped by the police.
If You’re Stopped
If the unfortunate does happen and you get stopped by the police, there are some very important things you need to know before you ever get stopped, and these include what to do and most importantly, what not to do or say to the police. Lets talk a little about those strategies and tactics now.
If you find yourself getting pulled over, first, pull over well off the highway and off the road itself. This reduces the likelihood your vehicle will get towed if you get arrested. Next, get yourself together. Pop a mint or gum in your mouth. When the police officer comes up to the vehicle be sure you NEVER admit to drinking ANY amount of alcoholic beverages. Do not self incriminate yourself. Make the police officer do his job, don’t help him out. Answer questions only when necessary. Believe it or not, you do have the right to remain silent. Be cooperative but do not give the officer any evidence to be used against you. If the officer suspects you have been drinking he may ask you to perform some oral tests like counting or reciting the alphabet. You must refuse these and any and all other tests. Yes, you can refuse to take these tests. For some reason people believe they must submit to the field sobriety tests and this is not true. You must refuse all oral and then actual field tests like walking the line, standing on one foot, following the pen with your eyes and any and all other tests. Simply tell the officer you are refusing all tests and are invoking your fourth amendment rights against self incrimination. You are trying to give the officer little or no probable cause to arrest you. Remember, an officer can only arrest a person with probable cause and in a DUI case, that probable cause is the field tests administered at the scene of the traffic stop. By refusing all tests, the officer is left with a couple of choices, he can let you go, call a ride for you or take you in for DUI. Believe me, the officer knows he is on shaky ground by arresting you without any or little probable cause other than his observations.
Refuse All Tests
If the police officer decides to arrest you, once you arrive at police headquarters you may be asked again to perform oral and other sobriety tests. Now you are being filmed and recorded, so again, refuse everything. When asked to submit to a blood, urine or breath test to determine your blood alcohol level, you must refuse these tests. Yes, you will lose your license for one year through the DMV, but you will also lose it for four months if convicted for DUI and I will tell you why you should refuse shortly. Remember, the police are trying to build a case against you by getting evidence, do not help them by giving them anything to help build their case. With no field tests, sobriety tests of any kind and no blood alcohol levels, the police will find it difficult to get a conviction in a court of law against you for DUI. At this point you may be processed and released on bond or arraigned in court. Be sure to hire a lawyer that is knowledgeable in DUI defenses specifically, and a good one because he will help you get out of the case completely.
Counting Your Losses
Now let me talk to you and present a comparison of your losses versus your gains should you refuse all field and blood alcohol tests. Follow closely and you will see the wisdom behind my strategies and tactics that I just presented. You will see that you will save your drivers license from being taken for lengthy periods of time as well as saving thousands of dollars in fines and insurance premiums.
First, if you properly parked your vehicle once stopped by the police, and well off the roadway, you may save money by not having your vehicle towed from the scene of the traffic stop. In refusing to submit to blood alcohol level testing, you will receive an automatic loss of license for about 6 months for a first time arrest. This is a loss for sure, but not a big one. And you may have to pay a restoration fee to the registry of motor vehicles to get your license back, so another loss. Now lets move on to the gains. If you have followed my advice and refused all field, sobriety and blood alcohol level tests, you have given the state a hard case to prosecute. And with a good lawyer, no jury or judge can convict you based on just an officers observations. So in court, the case will probably get dismissed or the charge changed to a lower offense. A complete victory for you. Just be sure the plea bargained reduction is not a reckless driving because the same fines and insurance premiums may be imposed against you. If is very doubtful the court will want to prosecute you because of their weak case, so most will plea bargain with a defendant and his attorney. So if you win in court and are not convicted for DUI, you will not have to face two days in jail, any fines which usually range around $500.00, you will not have to pay over $200.00 to attend an alcohol awareness program and most important, you will not face mandatory SR-22 insurance premiums on your automobile insurance policy. All states and insurance carriers require this SR-22 insurance which is essentially insurance on your drivers license. It is usually equal to or more than you currently pay for your automobile insurance. The average cost for the SR-22 insurance is $1,500.00 each year for 3 years or more. You do not have to pay this because you did not cooperate with the police and help them build a case against you so you could get convicted in court for DUI. And by having no conviction on your driving record, you do not face lengthy license suspensions in the future should you get stopped and cited for other traffic violations. And finally by not getting convicted for DUI. in court, you suffer no suspension or further loss of your operators license.
Final Tips
Some additional information you should be aware of if you do drink and drive include the following. If you ever pull over and want to rest or sleep it off, be sure to turn the engine off and remove the keys from the ignition. In some states, a running even tho parked vehicle, or a vehicle with the keys in the ignition constitute operation, so be sure to follow this rule. If you have only consumed a drink or two and get arrested for DUI / DWI. you may want to take the blood alcohol level tests to show that you are innocent and are not driving drunk. Remember, one alcoholic beverage is what the average human body can remove from its bloodstream per hour and no more. Drinking coffee or water does not sober up an intoxicated person. People need to know their own bodies and how well they can handle their consumption of alcoholic beverages. Everybody is different. A person may look drunk and is not, just as a person whom is legally drunk, may not look it. Anybody that consumes 3/4 or more drinks in an hours time period is most likely legally drunk. So drink wisely and carefully.
In closing, I hope that you found this article helpful and educating. I am not here telling you that I am advocating drinking and driving but lets face it, Americans consume a lot of alcoholic beverages every day and inevitably people will get in their vehicles and drive after drinking. I am here to educate the public, assist them in understanding their rights when it comes to getting stopped by the police for suspicion of DUI and let them know they have protection under the law. I do feel that the person who consumes 10 or more drinks and gets in a motor vehicle and drives away, deserved to be prosecuted to the fullest extent under the law.
He is clearly not using proper judgment is poses an immediate hazard to others on the roadway. For the casual light drinker, I ask they use good judgment, consume liquor responsibly and follow my advice should they find themselves getting stopped by the police.
And as always, if you have any questions, call me, anytime, day or night, at (714) 568-1560. Orange County DUI Defense is what I do.
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Driving under the influence, dui, Law, Law Enforcement, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, orange county dui, police, Police officer, Road traffic safety, United States
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Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
What: Sobriety & License Checkpoint
When: Sunday, September 6, 2009 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: Harbor Boulevard and 1st Street
Who: Emergency Operations Division and South Traffic Division
Why: The purpose of the sobriety checkpoint is to reduce the number of traffic collisions involving intoxicated drivers and hit and run collisions. During this year, residents residing in the Harbor Area have endured 66 driving under the influence-related and 434 hit and run traffic collisions. The checkpoint will educate the community to use designated drivers and not drink and 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. We can all help make our streets safer, please report Drunk Drivers – Call 911.
This press release was sent from the Los Angeles Police Department to the Orange County DUI attorneys at our firm.
Contact: For further information, please contact Officer Don Inman, Traffic Coordination Section, at 213 -847-1624.
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Driving under the influence, dui, Law, Law Enforcement, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, orange county dui, police, Police officer, Road traffic safety, United States
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Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
Perhaps some readers tire of this message, as it’s presented before most party holidays: Don’t drink and drive. Drunken drivers kill and should be punished when convicted.
And we’ll repeat our other mantra: Don’t go through sobriety checkpoints. If you see one, make the first legal U-turn or turn away on a side street. Police cannot pursue you for choosing to avoid these organized violations of the Fourth Amendment protection against unwarranted searches and seizures.
While defense of the Constitution provides ample reason for avoiding sobriety checkpoints, doing so also helps encourage better procedures for catching and penalizing drunken drivers. Sobriety checkpoints, in addition to flagrantly violating the Fourth Amendment, don’t work.
Statistics show the average drunken driver who causes a fatal crash has driven with a blood alcohol level of more than twice the legal limit. These are serious drunks and alcoholics, who aren’t in the practice of waiting in line to pass through checkpoints.
Typically, checkpoints net citations for 1 percent of the drivers detained, and the vast majority are people at the lowest threshold of the legal limit, which is .05 in Colorado – a level some adults can reach with one or two beers or servings of wine.
Is it OK to drive after a few drinks? Of course not. Don’t do it, ever. It’s a horrible idea.
But it’s also a bad idea to set up expensive checkpoints to detain thousands of motorists, in order to catch a few casual drinkers who statistically pose no significant threat.
Wasting resources on this exercise consumes our limited law enforcement resources, taking from our roads the police who should be conducting roaming patrols to catch serious drunks – the kind who swerve, drive slowly, forget to use headlights, or show other signs of drunken driving police are trained to detect.
Records from state supreme court cases in Pennsylvania and New Hampshire show roving patrols catch 10 times more drunken drivers than are netted by checkpoints, and at a far lower cost. The American Beverage Institute reports that a sobriety checkpoint may cost more than $10,000, while a roving patrol costs about $300.
If innocent, and pulled over for a sobriety check, be polite but guard against a costly false charge and a night in jail like this:
1. Refuse the roadside sobriety check. It is not required by law, is designed only to provide evidence against a driver, and is difficult to pass when stone cold sober;
2. Consider agreeing to a breath test. Doing so may save your driving privileges, which are lost for at least a year if one refuses both the blood and breath test. Unlike the blood test, results of a breath test can be challenged with relative ease in court and therefore pose the least risk of a false conviction;
3. Don’t offer information beyond providing a driver’s license; and
4. Do not allow a warrantless search of the vehicle.
We offer these tips, as put forth by criminal defense lawyers interviewed by The Gazette, for sober drivers. It’s our hope and belief that dangerous drunks have little chance of avoiding arrest, once found by police, whether or not they guard their rights.
Don’t protect your rights for the sake of inconveniencing police officers, who are extraordinary citizens working hard this holiday to uphold the law and save lives. Do it to protect yourself from the possibility of a false charge or conviction. Do it to limit the authority of the state. Do it this July Fourth weekend mostly to protect one of the fundamental freedoms that led our Founders to fight for independence: freedom from unwarranted searches and seizures by government.
As I’ve said many times, DUI checkpoints don’t work. If you have questions for an Orange County DUI Attorney, call me anytime at (714) 568-1560.
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Driving under the influence, dui, Law, Law Enforcement, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, orange county dui, police, Police officer, Road traffic safety, United States
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