1. Battle Los Angeles DUI incidences by improving the efficacy of rehab programs. Sadly, rehab programs such as certain 12-step programs can be surprisingly ineffective at helping addicts recover from alcoholism. While only a few scientific surveys of groups like AA have been conducted, the results have not been particularly…
1. Driving under the influence in Los Angeles will not be the only major challenge facing law enforcement agents in 2010 — driving while texting/phoning is also a huge issue. A cell-phone-talking/texting epidemic has overrun Southern California. As more and more people become dependent on mobile devices to get through…
As 2009 wraps up, it’s time to turn our attention to Southern California DUI statistics that engaged our attention and reminded us about the dangers and costs of violating California Vehicle Code Sections 23152(a) and 23152(b). Here are 9 eye-popping numbers: 1. 28,457 – the number of people hurt in…
When most people talk about solutions to the problem of driving under the influence in Southern California, they discuss prosecution and penalties. However, as the adage goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. It’s a plausible hypothesis that, if we can collectively improve and manage driver…
Prosecutors and top rated defense attorneys faced off in court today over the allegations of sex, lies and screenplays in the David Letterman extortion case. Extortion is a serious crime. A person convicted of this offense will most likely be sent to state prison for many many years. Extortion is…
California laws appear to be getting more harsh for those charged with Southern California DUIs. Legislators in recent months have begun to amass together to bring sweeping changes to the existing DUI laws. As of today, the laws are fairly straight forward. Los Angeles DUI defense Attorneys who are former…
Most people remember Mel Gibson’s 2006 ranting anti-semitic remarks during his Los Angeles DUI arrest. After pleading guilty early in the proceedings, he was convicted of driving under the influence. Since that time. Mr. Gibson plead guilty, paid all of fines, and successfully completing his Los Angeles DUI education course.…
Celebrity singer and husband to Whitney Houston is wanted for a warrant issued by a judge. Some people think that he is hiding in Los Angeles, California. A Massachusetts judge issued a warrant for the arrest of Bobby Brown after he failed to pay child support. Brown was previously ordered…
In April of this year the Los Angeles Police Department arrested Los Angeles sex crimes suspect and Choreographer Alex Da Silva. Da Silva, 41, who has been featured on “So You Think You Can Dance”. The previous arrest resulted in no charges by the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office. The…
The California Supreme Court has given the go ahead to Los Angeles DUI defense attorneys to question the reliability of breathalyzers used in Southern California DUI arrests. The case, California v. Neal, was decided by the justices. This new ruling now allows top notch Los Angeles criminal defense attorneys to…