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Funny DUI Arrest Videos

Darren Kavinoky — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:04:20 +0000

While facing DUI charges is no laughing matter, watching funny DUI arrest videos can be. It’s estimated there are nearly 1.4 million arrests made per year for driving under the influence in the United States, with alcohol contributing to over …

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Top 5 Ridiculous DUI’s

Darren Kavinoky — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:54:53 +0000

Number 1: Riding a lawnmower drunk, Blountville Tennessee In April 2011, Martin Junior McMurray took police on a low-speed pursuit while on his lawnmower. He swerved between lanes and ignored police sirens for half a mile. After the pursuing officer …

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California DUI First Offense

Darren Kavinoky — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:46:50 +0000

Getting arrested for a DUI in California is a very scary experience. Many times, this is your first arrest and experience with the criminal courts. It is important to hire an experienced California DUI attorney who can navigate through the many nuances of the California …

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Our Radio Commercial for 1-800 NoCuffs

Darren Kavinoky — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:43:51 +0000

Below is the script that I am using for my radio commercial for 1-800-No-Cuffs (1-800-662-8337). I am hoping to be able to reach out and help more people. On average there are roughly 200,000 DUI arrests in California each year. …

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Los Angeles County DUI Checkpoints for Dec. 20th through Dec. 31st 2012.

Darren Kavinoky — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 00:59:16 +0000

The CHP will be deploying all available officers during their Maximum Enforcement Period this holiday weekend; Friday 6 PM through midnight Monday. All regularly scheduled traffic and patrol officers will focus efforts at stopping and arresting DUI drivers during their …

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What Really Happens with a DUI Breath Test

Darren Kavinoky — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 21:25:39 +0000

If you were arrested for a DUI in California, chances are that you gave a breath test. Many people believe (erroneously) that if the machine says that they were above the legal limit, then they are guilty, and conviction and punishment are inevitable. Thankfully, that’s not the case. When you had your test administered to you, and under what considers, is only the beginning. Each type of test has its own requirements, too. Regardless of what technology drives the machine, and regardless of where the test is administered, there are many ways to raise doubts about the reliability of the results. Some challenges relate to the machine itself. Others concern the operator. Still others relate to whether or not the subject is a suitable candidate for breath testing.

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Alternatives to Jail

Darren Kavinoky — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 21:22:36 +0000

DUI charges can be fought and won. However, every case is different, and there are several alternatives to jail that should be explored if a DUI conviction is inevitable. These alternative sentencing options include: • Community Service • Cal-Trans or Graffiti Removal • Work Furlough • Private or City Jail • In-patient drug and alcohol rehabilitation per California Penal Code section 2900.5 What’s right for you and your case, and what is available to you varies greatly, but considering all options available to you is essential.

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Minimum and Maximum Punishments

Darren Kavinoky — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 21:19:50 +0000

All DUI arrests carry with them the possibility of jail, or even prison time. Drunk driving can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances, and it would be a significant mistake to think that misdemeanor doesn’t mean jail! By definition, a misdemeanor is a crime that can be punished by a maximum of a year in jail; a felony can be punished by up to a year in jail or a longer term in the state prison. For felony DUIs involving injury, the minimum on a first offense is five days in jail, and a maximum of 3 years in state prison, though this can go up if there are multiple injured people.

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Public Records and Professional Licensing

Darren Kavinoky — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 21:18:19 +0000

Arrest information is public information. Gone are the days when a DUI arrest was a private matter. Arrest information is aggregated and sold to lawyers for direct mail marketing campaigns. Prospective employers can run background checks via the Internet. Some counties publish booking photos online, or even in newspapers that can be purchased in convenience stores. Notwithstanding that people who are accused of crimes are to be presumed innocent until and unless the contrary is proven in a court of law, nothing prevents an arrest from being broadcast to the court of public opinion.

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