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Latest News and Headlines for today, Thursday, December 24, 2009
18-DAY WINTER HOLIDAY DUI CRACKDOWN IN EFFECT IN SACRAMENTO!
December 24, 2009: Sacramento, CA - The Sacramento Valley regional AVOID crackdown on intoxicated drivers began Friday, December 15 and concludes on Monday, January 1 at midnight. This intensive DUI enforcement effort includes sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols. The California Highway Patrol will place all available officers on the road to assist Avoid allied agencies in removing DUI suspects. Read more...
Placer holiday DUI enforcement in full force - Two checkpoints, 15 DUI patrols planned
December 18, 2009: Auburn, CA - The Placer County Avoid the 7 launched its local “Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest” campaign that will last until Jan. 3, 2010. The campaign will crack down on impaired drivers by setting up driving under the influence checkpoints, conducting DUI task force operations and release DUI roving patrols in the area. Read more...
Holiday DUI Crackdown Begins Today in San Diego
December 18, 2009: San Diego, CA - Starting Friday, December 18 through Jan. 3, law enforcement agencies across the San Diego area and throughout California plan to run frequent sobriety checkpoints to keep the streets as safe as possible amid end-of-year festivities, according to the state Office of Traffic Safety. Read more...
Frequently Asked Questions About California DUI Charges
Can I represent Myself on a DUI in Sacramento County?
You have a constitutional right to represent yourself in any US court of law but remember that representing oneself can have adverse practical consequences. An experience California DUI attorney's greatest asset is his or her capacity to provide objective, dispassionate advice to their clients who may be overwrought by their legal problems.
Do I need an attorney?
Anytime you are charged with drunk-driving in Sacramento it is imperative that you seek a qualified DUI lawyer. California DUI law and the legal system are complex. Your success depends upon hiring an aggressive, experienced and local Sacramento DUI attorney.
What kind of lawyer do I need?
It is crucial that you hire an lawyer that practices extensively in criminal defense and has the experience of representing thousands of clients in Northern California criminal courts .
Can I afford an attorney?
You should expect to pay a reasonable flat fee for DUI representation. When you are facing Sacramento drunk-driving charges, you can't afford not to have an attorney! Our Sacramento DUI Attorneys can offer a payment plan and/or financing to help you get the representation you so desperately need.
What if I can't afford an attorney?
If you are unemployed or have a very low income, the court will appoint a Public Defender to represent you at your first court appearance.
Will I have to go back to jail?
Northern California has experienced high death rates as a direct result of DUIs. Therefore, the political and public mood toward defendants cries for harsher sentences.
Why am I charged with a DUI in California when I had only taken my prescribed medication(s)?
If the prescribed medication has been determined to potentially alter ones driving ability, the court and DMV may pursue a DUI conviction.
Will I lose my driving privilege?
In order to retain your driving privilege it is imperative that you or your DUI attorney contact the California Department of Motor Vehicles within ten (10) days to ensure a temporary stay on the suspension of your California Driver License.
The arresting agency took my California Driver License and gave me a pink sheet of paper. How long is that good for?
When you are arrested for a DUI in California, the arresting agency will retain your license and provide you with a pink temporary license. It is only valid for 30 days from the date of arrest.
If you've been arrested for a DUI/DWI in Sacramento County, Yolo County, Placer County, San Joaquin County, El Dorado County, Yuba County or any other county in Northern California, please contact the sponsor of SacDUI.Com today to schedule a free visit with our DUI lawyer to explain your rights.
Connect with a Sacramento Criminal Defense Firm representative right away.
18-DAY WINTER HOLIDAY DUI CRACKDOWN IN EFFECT IN SACRAMENTO!
December 24, 2009: Sacramento, CA - The Sacramento Valley regional AVOID crackdown on intoxicated drivers began Friday, December 15 and concludes on Monday, January 1 at midnight. This intensive DUI enforcement effort includes sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols. The California Highway Patrol will place all available officers on the road to assist Avoid allied agencies in removing DUI suspects. Read more...
Placer holiday DUI enforcement in full force - Two checkpoints, 15 DUI patrols planned
December 18, 2009: Auburn, CA - The Placer County Avoid the 7 launched its local “Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest” campaign that will last until Jan. 3, 2010. The campaign will crack down on impaired drivers by setting up driving under the influence checkpoints, conducting DUI task force operations and release DUI roving patrols in the area. Read more...
Holiday DUI Crackdown Begins Today in San Diego
December 18, 2009: San Diego, CA - Starting Friday, December 18 through Jan. 3, law enforcement agencies across the San Diego area and throughout California plan to run frequent sobriety checkpoints to keep the streets as safe as possible amid end-of-year festivities, according to the state Office of Traffic Safety. Read more...
Frequently Asked Questions About California DUI Charges
Can I represent Myself on a DUI in Sacramento County?
You have a constitutional right to represent yourself in any US court of law but remember that representing oneself can have adverse practical consequences. An experience California DUI attorney's greatest asset is his or her capacity to provide objective, dispassionate advice to their clients who may be overwrought by their legal problems.
Do I need an attorney?
Anytime you are charged with drunk-driving in Sacramento it is imperative that you seek a qualified DUI lawyer. California DUI law and the legal system are complex. Your success depends upon hiring an aggressive, experienced and local Sacramento DUI attorney.
What kind of lawyer do I need?
It is crucial that you hire an lawyer that practices extensively in criminal defense and has the experience of representing thousands of clients in Northern California criminal courts .
Can I afford an attorney?
You should expect to pay a reasonable flat fee for DUI representation. When you are facing Sacramento drunk-driving charges, you can't afford not to have an attorney! Our Sacramento DUI Attorneys can offer a payment plan and/or financing to help you get the representation you so desperately need.
What if I can't afford an attorney?
If you are unemployed or have a very low income, the court will appoint a Public Defender to represent you at your first court appearance.
Will I have to go back to jail?
Northern California has experienced high death rates as a direct result of DUIs. Therefore, the political and public mood toward defendants cries for harsher sentences.
Why am I charged with a DUI in California when I had only taken my prescribed medication(s)?
If the prescribed medication has been determined to potentially alter ones driving ability, the court and DMV may pursue a DUI conviction.
Will I lose my driving privilege?
In order to retain your driving privilege it is imperative that you or your DUI attorney contact the California Department of Motor Vehicles within ten (10) days to ensure a temporary stay on the suspension of your California Driver License.
The arresting agency took my California Driver License and gave me a pink sheet of paper. How long is that good for?
When you are arrested for a DUI in California, the arresting agency will retain your license and provide you with a pink temporary license. It is only valid for 30 days from the date of arrest.
If you've been arrested for a DUI/DWI in Sacramento County, Yolo County, Placer County, San Joaquin County, El Dorado County, Yuba County or any other county in Northern California, please contact the sponsor of SacDUI.Com today to schedule a free visit with our DUI lawyer to explain your rights.
Connect with a Sacramento Criminal Defense Firm representative right away.
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