Butte County officials have been awarded nearly $370,000 to track repeat DUI offenders to ensure that they are complying with the terms of their probation.

The two-year grant will pay the salaries of one dedicated probation officer and one technician who will also conduct bar sweeps to search for convicted DUI drivers who are violating the terms of their probation by drinking even if they aren’t driving.

The terms of probation after a California DUI conviction are typically very restrictive, and the surest way to avoid them is to not get convicted of drunk driving in the first place. Fortunately, it’s possible to fight and win against a California DUI charge with the help of a skilled defense lawyer.

If you’re facing a California DUI charge, an experienced defense lawyer from The Kavinoky Law Firm is ready to review your case and plan an aggressive strategy to fight your charges. Please contact a knowledgeable  California DUI attorney today at 1.877.4NO.CUFFS for a free consultation.

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A 17-year-old who ran a red light at 80 mph while drunk and killed a man will serve one year in juvenile detention and then be deported, a Sacramento judge has ruled.

The teen, whose name was not released, will be deported to his home country after serving a year at the Sacramento County Boys Ranch.

One year in detention is an extremely light sentence in a DUI death case, even for a juvenile. Many individuals convicted in DUI deaths are sentenced to years of incarceration.

If you’re facing a California DUI charge, it’s critical to fight your case aggressively if you hope to avoid the substantial consequences of a drunk driving conviction. To learn more about proven defenses to California DUI charges, please contact  a skilled defense lawyer from The Kavinoky Law Firm today at 1.877.4NO.CUFFS for a free consultation.

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California defense lawyer Darren T. Kavinoky is the author of a chapter of a groundbreaking new book on DUI defense written by the state’s top attorneys.  Strategies for Defending DUI Cases in California:  Leading Lawyers on Understanding the DMV’s Involvement in the Case, Reviewing Settlement Options, and Preparing Your Client for Court is expected to become the definitive primer on California drunk driving defense.

Strategies for Defending DUI Cases in California, which is available now, is part of the highly acclaimed “Inside the Minds” legal series. This series goes ‘Inside the Minds’ of the top attorneys in each practice area, and lawyers rely on these volumes to guide their legal strategies.

Strategies for Defending DUI Cases in California guides readers through the most successful methods of defending clients against DUI charges, including using expert witnesses, overcoming juror bias and arguing against questionable test results. The authors explain the involvement of the DMV in a California DUI case, the unique challenges of drunk driving law, and how to overcome these obstacles.

Darren’s chapter “Knowledge as the Foundation” is a clear, easy-to-use guide for attorneys on how to better represent their California DUI clients.  Darren provides a concise overview of California drunk driving laws, the latest trends in DUI defense, unique challenges, effective defense strategies, constitutional issues, and how to overcome the biggest hurdle of all – helping clients to understand why they should fight their driving under the influence cases.

In addition to being a prominent criminal defense lawyer, Darren T. Kavinoky is a well-known media commentator who has appeared on Dr. Phil, Larry King Live, the Today show, CNN’s Prime News, Entertainment Tonight, the Nancy Grace Show, The Insider, Showbiz Tonight and various programs on truTV (formerly Court TV).

Read what renowned attorneys have to say about the “Inside the Minds” series of books:

“A rare peek behind the curtains and into the minds of the industry’s best.” -Brandon Baum, Partner, Cooley Godward

“Intensely personal, practical advice from seasoned deal-makers.” -Mary Ann Jorgenson, Coordinator of Business Practice Area, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey

For more information about proven strategies in California DUI cases, please contact attorney Darren Kavinoky today at 1.877.4NO.CUFFS for a free consultation.

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A new accessory for the iPhone measures drivers’ blood alcohol content and sounds an alarm if it’s over the legal limit of .08 percent.

The iBreath, which sells for $79, plugs into the iPhone and allows a driver to breathe onto a retractable ‘breath wand’ to measure BAC. The result appears within two seconds on an LED screen, and an alarm sounds if the driver exceeds the legal limit.

If you’ve been arrested for a California DUI offense, a skilled drunk driving lawyer can help you fight the charges. An experienced California DUI attorney from The Kavinoky Law Firm is ready to review your case and help you plan a defense strategy. Please contact us today at 1.800.4NO.CUFFS for a free consultation.

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A Perris man was convicted of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and fleeing a crime scene in connection with the death of a motorcyclist who was lodged in the rear window of his car.

Tony Martinez, 55, faces 15 years in prison when he is sentenced Jan. 15. Jurors deliberated his case for less than a day.  Martinez reportedly pulled in front of the motorcyclist on a rural road and didn’t notice him lodged in his rear window until he arrived home 20 minutes later.

If you’ve been involved in a California DUI collision, you need a top-notch drunk driving defense lawyer protecting your rights and freedom. An experienced California DUI attorney from The Kavinoky Law Firm is experienced in every aspect of drunk driving defense, and will do everything possible to fight for you. Please contact us today at 1.877.4NO.CUFFS for a free consultation.

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A Riverside County transit official arrested for drunk driving in Palm Desert in July has pleaded guilty to DUI.

C. Mikel Oglesby, 43, the general manager of the SunLine Transit Agency in Palm Springs, pleaded guilty to DUI as part of a plea bargain that resulted in prosecutors dropping a misdemeanor charge of refusing to take a chemical test.

Plea bargains can often provide a favorable resolution to a California DUI charge. The prosecutor typically offers reduced charges and/or punishment in exchange for a guilty plea. If an acceptable plea bargain can’t be brokered, you can decide to take your drunk driving case to trial.

If you’re facing a DUI charge in Riverside, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, San Diego, or Orange County, or anwhere in California, a skilled drunk driving lawyer from The Kavinoky Law Firm is here to help. Please contact us today at 1.877.4NO.CUFFS for a free consultation.

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Police in Alameda County and elsewhere in California are beginning to use flashlights equipped with alcohol sensors to snare drunk drivers, but legal experts have voiced concerns that the devices violate drivers’ rights.

The ACLU of Northern California has pointed out that police need a driver’s permission to perform a preliminary alcohol screening test, or PAS test, but the $750 flashlights provide the same information without the driver even being aware that he or she is being tested.

Once a driver is arrested on suspicion of DUI / DWI, police don’t need permission to perform a blood or breath test - drivers are required by California’s implied consent law to submit to a chemical test after a drunk driving arrest.

If you were arrested for California DUI / DWI, you need a defense lawyer with the advanced scientific and legal knowledge to challenge the evidence in your drunk driving case. An experienced California DUI / DWI attorney from The Kavinoky Law Firm is here to help. Please contact us today at 1.877.4NO.CUFFS for a free consultation.

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An Orange County man who led police on a 3 1/2-hour chase through three counties is facing charges of DUI / DWI, felony evading, and hit-and-run.

Police tried to stop Jaime Norberto Portillo of Rancho Santa Margarita in Garden Grove because they believed he had been involved in a hit-and-run crash. Instead of pulling over, he led them on a pursuit on surface streets and freeways through Orange, Los Angeles and San Diego counties.

DUI / DWI cases involving multiple charges can be challenging to defend, but an experienced drunk driving lawyer will painstakingly analyze all of the prosecution’s evidence to build an aggressive defense strategy.

If you’re facing a California drunk driving charge, you need a skilled DUI / DWI attorney fighting for your rights. A knowledgeable California DUI / DWI lawyer from The Kavinoky Law Firm is ready to review your case and build an aggressive defense strategy. Please contact us today at 1.877.4NO.CUFFS for a free consultation.

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Police in Santa Ana were shocked to learn that the DUI / DWI suspect they had just pulled over was completely naked.

Police stopped the man after his van hit a car. An officer used a Taser gun on him after he appeared to be fumbling in the front seat and refused to put up his hands. It was only then that police discovered that the man was naked behind the wheel.

Most California DUI / DWI arrests aren’t quite this dramatic, but they leave most drivers shaken. If you’re facing a California DUI / DWI charge, you may not know which way to turn.  An experienced defense lawyer from CaliforniaDUIHelp.com is ready to review your case and help you determine your next step. Please contact us today at 1.877.4NO.CUFFS for a free consultation.

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DUI arrests in California over the long Thanksgiving weekend dropped slightly compared to the same period last year, the CHP reported. The California Highway Patrol arrested 1,530 drivers on suspicion of DUI / DWI between 6 pm Wednesday and 6 pm Sunday, compared to 1,628 arrests during the same period last year.

DUI / DWI arrests are common on holiday weekends, and if you’ve been arrested for drunk driving, you need to act fast to protect your driver’s license and your freedom. A skilled California DUI / DWI attorney from The Kavinoky Law Firm is ready to review your case and build a comprehensive defense strategy. Please contact an experienced California DUI / DWI attorney today at 1.877.4NO.CUFFS for a free consultation.

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