Cincinnati Bengals defensive lineman Jason Shirley was sentenced to 30 days in a work program after he was convicted of DUI / DWI and hit and run in Fresno.

Shirley, whom police said had a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .12, was retried after his first trial ended with a hung jury.

Although it may not seem that way, a hung jury is often a victory for the defense in a California DUI / DWI case. In many cases, the prosecutor will decline to retry the case after having difficulty convincing 12 jurors of the driver’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

If you’re facing a California DUI / DWI charge, it’s important to have an experienced drunk driving defense lawyer fighting for your rights. A skilled California DUI / DWI lawyer from The Kavinoky Law Firm is here to help. For answers to all of your questions about aggressive defenses to California DUI / DWI charges, please contact us today at 1.877.4NO.CUFFS for a free consultation.

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A bus driver who was initially arrested for felony DUI / DWI in connection with a crash that killed nine senior citizens traveling to a Northern California casino was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs and won’t be charged, police said.

Quintin Watts, 52, was released from the hospital where he was recovering from injuries he suffered in the crash and was arrested on a parole violation - he did not have the correct license to drive a commercial bus.

Watts’ case is not unique - police sometimes make a California DUI / DWI arrest without having all of the facts. If you’ve been charged with drunk driving, you need a top California DUI / DWI attorney ensuring that your rights are protected. A skilled California DUI / DWI lawyer from The Kavinoky Law Firm will do everything possible to fight for your rights. Please contact an experienced California drunk driving attorney today at 1.877.4NO.CUFFS for a free consultation.

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Actor Thomas Jane, who was arrested for DUI / DWI in Kern County after being stopped for speeding three times in a Maserati, may be sentenced to additional jail time and a higher fine.

Jane, who starred in the film ‘The Punisher,’ agreed to a plea bargain that called for no additional jail time, one year of probation, a $1,700 fine, and attendance at DUI school.  However, Jane was ultimately sentenced to two days in jail, three years probation, and a $4,200 fine.

Although a prosecutor can agree to a sentence recommendation in a California DUI / DWI case, the punishment is ultimately left to the judge’s discretion. However, a plea bargain is sometimes your best bet when facing a California DUI / DWI charge. In other cases, it’s better to take your drunk driving case to trial.

An experienced California DUI / DWI attorney can advise you about the best course of action in your drunk driving case. California DUI / DWI laywer Darren Kavinoky and the skilled attorneys of The Kavinoky Law Firm are ready to review your case and help you determine what to do next. Please contact them at 1.877.4NO.CUFFS today for a free consultation.

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The California Highway Patrol arrested 57 drivers for DUI / DWI in the Stockton area during a 24-hour sweep targeting suspected drunk drivers.

The DUI sweep, which put 24 additional CHP officers on the road, was funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety. A CHP spokesman said additional stepped-up DUI enforcement activity will begin in October.

If you’re facing a California DUI / DWI charge, you need a top defense lawyer at your side. A knowledgeable attorney from CaliforniaDUIHelp.com is ready to review your case and help you build a solid defense. Please contact us today at 1.800.DUI.LAWS for a free consultation.

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A Caltrans worker was taken to a hospital after being hit by a suspected DUI / DWI driver in a construction zone in Bakersfield.

California DUI / DWI cases involving injury or death carry extremely serious charges and harsh repercussions. If you’re facing any type of California DUI / DWI charge, you need an experienced defense lawyer fighting aggressively for your rights.

The skilled California DUI / DWI attorneys of The Kavinoky Law Firm are ready to review your case and devise an effective defense plan. Please contact us today at 1.866.466.2833 for a free consultation.

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The Santa Clara County District Attorney is investigating whether two San Jose police officers tried to help one of her own investigators avoid a California DUI / DWI charge.

The investigator, Sandra Woodall, is a former San Jose police officer whose husband and stepson work for the department.  The district attorney’s probe will determine whether two officers who investigated a traffic collision that Woodall was involved in ignored evidence that she was intoxicated.

Although Woodall allegedly smelled strongly of alcohol and told paramedics she had been drinking, the officers who responded reportedly neglected to have her blood alcohol tested or perform other aspects of a DUI / DWI investigation.

Police normally take steps to gather a great deal of evidence against a suspected drunk driver, including a blood or breath test and a field sobriety test. Fortunately, all of this evidence may be subject to challenge in a California DUI / DWI case.

A skilled California DUI / DWI attorney from The Kavinoky Law Firm will thoroughly review all of the evidence in your drunk driving case to find the appropriate challenge. To learn more about aggressive defenses to drunk driving charges, please contact an experienced California lawyer from The Kavinoky Law Firm today at 1.800.DUI.LAWS for a free consultation.

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