Author Archives: Shouse Law group

Republican Senator Arrested for DUI and Grand Theft Auto

Republican Senator John McGee has graciously offered to take some of the spotlight off Anthony Weiner.  Early Sunday morning, he was arrested in Boise for driving under the influence and grand theft auto (GTA). When McGee left the golf course … Continue reading

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Rick Springfield Arrested for DUI – But are his 0.08 / 0.10 BAC Results Reliable?

Singer Rick Springfield was arrested Sunday night by the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department for driving under the influence.  The ‘80s rocker was pulled over for a traffic violation, but when the officers smelled alcohol, the stop turned into a DUI … Continue reading

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Why Having a Local DUI Attorney is Critical to Your Defense

We all know that California law prohibits driving under the influence.  What we don’t all realize is that California’s DUI laws are actually implemented differently in different parts of the state.  What’s more interesting is that these laws are even … Continue reading

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The Types of Aggravating Factors That Increase California DUI Penalties

For the most part, California DUI penalties are pretty straight forward. A conviction generally subjects an offender to probation, fines, possible incarceration (mandatory incarceration for a second or subsequent offense), DUI school and a driver’s license suspension. However, there are … Continue reading

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Huntington Beach City Council Rejects Proposal to Place Photos of Drunk Drivers on Facebook

Last November, Huntington Beach Councilman Devin Dywer asked the Huntington Beach Police Department to begin posting the names and mug shots of those arrested for drunk driving on the city’s Facebook page.  In an effort to “shame” these individuals, Dywer … Continue reading

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Being Investigated for a DUI? Remain Silent!

As the holiday season approaches, California law enforcement officials will be on the lookout for people who are driving under the influence.  Additional DUI / sobriety checkpoints, DUI saturation patrols, and extra cops will be deployed in an effort to … Continue reading

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Why You Should Always Challenge a DUI Arrest Made During a Holiday Weekend

Generally speaking, California law enforcement agencies are on heightened alert for drunk drivers during holiday weekends, such as this past Halloween weekend.  Local police and sheriffs’ offices as well as the California Highway Patrol roll out their DUI task forces, … Continue reading

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