The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office won’t refile DUI charges against a sheriff’s sergeant whose first trial ended with a hung jury.

Christopher Dayton Guerrero was pulled over for DUI on Oct. 4, 2007 in Roseville but was not arrested or cited even though he reportedly had a BAC of .16 percent - twice the legal limit.

The District Attorney’s Office filed DUI charges against him after a local TV station reported the arrest, but jurors couldn’t agree on his guilt, so the judge declared a mistrial. Prosecutors declined to refile the case because they believed a second trial might have the same outcome.

Hung juries are often a favorable outcome for the defense in California DUI cases for just this reason. A mistrial may inspire the prosecutor in a California DUI case to offer a favorable plea bargain or drop the charges altogether.

If you’re facing a drunk driving charge, a top California DUI lawyer from The Kavinoky Law Firm is ready to analyze your drunk driving case and plan a comprehensive defense. Please contact a skilled California DUI lawyer today at 1-800-DUI-LAWS for a free consultation.

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The San Gabriel man accused of driving drunk and killing Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart and two of his friends has pleaded not guilty to murder and DUI charges.

Andrew Thomas Gallo, 22, pleaded not guilty in Orange County Superior Court to three counts of murder, drunk driving and fleeing the scene of an accident. Police said Gallo’s blood alcohol content was three times the legal limit when he reportedly ran a red light and struck the car in which Adenhart was riding. He faces 55 years to life in prison if convicted on all charges.

Murder charges are becoming more and more common in California DUI cases involving death where the accused driver has one or more prior drunk driving convictions. Second-degree murder is an extremely serious charge that carries harsh consequences, so it’s critical to have an experienced California DUI lawyer at your side.

If you’re facing a drunk driving charge, a skilled California DUI attorney from The Kavinoky Law Firm is here to help. Our knowledgeable California DUI attorneys have a proven track record of results when it comes to fighting drunk driving charges. Please contact a top California DUI attorney today at 1-800-DUI-LAWS for a free consultation.

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Police in Coachella will stage a sobriety checkpoint on Saturday, May 30 in an effort to deter DUI drivers.

Coachella police didn’t release the time or location of the sobriety checkpoint. Police must announce sobriety checkpoints in advance but aren’t required to divulge their exact locations.

If you’re arrested for California DUI at a sobriety checkpoing, a skilled defense attorney may be able to help. An experienced California DUI attorney from The Kavinoky Law Firm is well-versed in all of the latest challenges to drunk driving charges stemming from sobriety checkpoints. Please contact a top California DIU attorney today at 1-800-DUI-LAWS for a free consultation.

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Police will conduct DUI saturation patrols in Antioch on Friday and Sunday nights in conjunction with the Contra Costa County Fair.

The DUI saturation will consist of four patrol cars dedicated to seeking out drunk drivers near the fairgrounds in Antioch.

A California DUI arrest can bring fines, a driver’s license suspension and even jail time, but it’s possible to fight and win against a drunk driving charge. A skilled California DUI lawyer from The Kavinoky Law Firm is well-versed in the latest defenses to drunk driving charges. To learn more about fighting a driving under the influence charge, please contact a top California DUI lawyer today at 1-800-DUI-LAWS for a free consultation.

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Police in the Sacramento area will increase DUI patrols and sobriety checkpoints over the next five weeks to combat drunk driving during graduation season.

Authorities plan a series of sobriety checkpoints and DUI saturation patrols beginning this week to deter drunk driving after graduation celebrations.

If you’re arrested for DUI in Sacramento, you face harsh punishment, but it’s possible to avoid a conviction by fighting back.  A skilled California DUI attorney from The Kavinoky Law Firm has the experience needed to fight any drunk driving charge.  Please contact a top California DUI attorney today at 1-800-DUI-LAWS for a free consultation.

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An Orange County man has been indicted in connection with the DUI death of Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart and two others.

Andrew Thomas Gallo, 22, was indicted by an Orange County grand jury on three counts of second-degree murder, fleeing the scene of a traffic collision involving death or injury, driving under the influence that caused injury and driving with a 0.08 percent blood alcohol level or more that caused injury.

Gallo was on probation for another DUI conviction in San Bernardino County at the time of the April 9 crash.

Murder charges are becoming more and more common in California DUI cases involving death where the accused motorist had a prior drunk driving conviction. Murder charges carry significant prison time, but every California DUI case can result in harsh punishment.

However, it’s possible to aggressively fight a California DIU charge with the help of a skilled attorney. If you’re facing a drunk driving charge, a top California DUI lawyer from The Kavinoky Law Firm is ready to analyze your case and build a comprehensive defense strategy.  To learn more about drunk driving defenses, please contact a skilled California DUI lawyer today at 1-800-DUI-LAWS for a free consultation.

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DUI arrests in Ventura County dropped 20 percent over Memorial Day weekend compared to the same period last year, authorities said.

Police made 82 DUI arrests in Ventura County this year between Friday morning and Monday night, compared to 102 drunk driving arrests during Memorial Day weekend last year.  In 2007, police made 120 DUI arrests in Ventura County during Memorial Day weekend.

If you’ve been arrested for drunk driving in Ventura County, a knowledgeable California DUI lawyer from The Kavinoky Law Firm is here to help. Please contact a skilled California DUI lawyer today at 1-800-DUI-LAWS for a free consultation.

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Police in the Palm Springs-area of La Quinta will stage a sobriety checkpoint on Saturday, May 23, 2009 in an effort to catch DUI drivers.

La Quinta police plan to operate the DUI checkpoint from 8 pm to 3 am at an undisclosed location. Police are required to announce sobriety checkpoints in advance but don’t need to divulge the exact location.

If you’re arrested for California DUI at a sobriety checkpoint, a knowlegeable defense attorney from The Kavinoky Law Firm is ready to help. Please contact a skilled California DUI attorney today at 1-800-DUI-LAWS for a free consultation.

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Police in Redlands will stage two sobriety checkpoints over Memorial Day weekend in an effort to catch DUI drivers.

The first sobriety checkpoint will be held Friday night from 7 pm to 10 pm on Citrus Avenue west of University Street. The second DUI roadblock will be staged Saturday night from 11 pm to 2 am on Orange Street south of Pearl Avenue.

If you’ve been arrested for California DUI at a sobriety checkpoint, it may be possible to successfully challenge your case. Please contact a skilled California DUI attorney from The Kavinoky Law Firm today at 1-800-DUI-LAWS for a free consultation.

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Police in Upland will stage a sobriety checkpoint on Saturday, May 23, 2009 in an effort to snare DUI drivers.

The sobriety checkpoint will be held from 6 pm to 2 am on Redlands Blvd. near Mountain View Ave.

Many drivers arrested for California DUI wonder how police can stop them at sobriety checkpoints without probable cause. However, the courts have repeatedly ruled that sobriety checkpoints are allowable so long as police follow certain guidelines. If they fail to follow the required protocol, your California DUI arrest may be subject to challenge.

If you’ve been arrested for drunk driving at a sobriety checkpoint, a skilled California DUI lawyer from The Kavinoky Law Firm is ready to review your case and build a solid defense strategy. Please contact a top California DUI lawyer today at 1-800-DUI-LAWS for a free consultation.

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