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    Joshua M. Dale remains the #1 trusted DUI expert in the San Francisco Bay Area - he was recently awarded the California DUI Lawyers Association's "Fast Eddie" Kuwatch Award

     

    Saturday
    14Nov2009

    DUI - Driving Under Impairment in California

    DUI - Driving Under Impairment in California

    by Joshua M. Dale, Attorney at Law - San Francisco & Monte Rio

     

    People driving in California don't realize that a person can violate our strict DUI law without ever drinking one alcoholic drink. People have taken too much cough syrup or medicines and have been arrested for DUI. California's DUI law includes over-the-counter and prescription medicine, as well as illegal drugs. The prosecutor must prove you were driving without the caution and care of a sober person under similar circumstances. Prosecutor's use evidence against you collected by the officer.

     

    It has been illegal to drive a vehicle anywhere in California (even on private property) when one's blood, breath or urine contains .08% or more alcohol content, or when driving under the influence of alcohol, or drugs, or both drugs and alcohol since 1990. Officer's carry many tools to help identify impaired drivers. The number one tool they use against drivers is the question, "so have you been drinking today, I smell alcohol" or something like it. Remember, police can lie to you to get you to make statements against yourself.

    Whether or not the officer really smells alcohol or drugs, you should be alerted that you are being investigated for more than a simple ticket. Remember, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT. Anything you say can and will be used against you. If arrested, you have the right to a court appointed lawyer to represent you. Right at this moment with the officer and that question, you have to be your own attorney and remain silent.

     

    The officer may be intimidating. The officer is scanning you and the interior of your vehicle for "objective" symptoms of your impairment. Red and watery eyes, open alcohol containers or marijuana roaches and joints in the ashtray. You may look sick, tired, stoned or drunk. Your speech sounds slurred. The smell in your vehicle and on your breath, or your cooperation with the process. But, whatever the officer detects usually prompts the request to do field sobriety tests and you again have to be your own attorney! Remember your rights.

    Only three field sobriety tests have emerged as scientific (claimed accuracy = 65%) - the HGN or Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus test, the OLS or one leg stand test, and the WAT or Walk and Turn. You are not required to take these tests or other tests. You can also decline the roadside breath test. You are required to submit to a "chemical" test because you are driving within California. That means only the official "chemical" breath, blood, or urine test. CAVEAT - the roadside test breath test is mandatory for persons under 21 years of age or on DUI probation.

     

    When you are released from jail, the officer will give you a court date, a temporary license, and other paperwork. California licensed drivers can use the temporary license for 30 days and then suspension begins. The most important thing to understand is that to fight the DMV taking your license, you must contact them within 10 days of arrest.

    It is best to get a lawyer's help with your case. If you cannot afford an attorney, remember your last right, the right to an appointed lawyer. Your appointed attorney cannot help you with the DMV though. You'll be on your own again and the DMV is tough on taking drinking driver's licenses.



    DUI PUNISHMENT - CALIFORNIA 

    First Offense: Probation 3-5 years; Fine $390 - $1000; Jail 0 days - 6 months; DUI Class 3, 6, or 9 months; license suspended 6 months on top of any DMV suspension unless timed together with work license. Ignition Interlock Device (IID) installation in car owned or driven by you required after 7/1/2010.

    Second Offense: same probation/fine; Jail - 4 days up to 1 year; DDP Class 18 or 30 months; license suspended 2 years; IID to obtain work license after one year suspended.

    Third Offense: same probation/fine; Jail 120 days up to 1 year; DDP Class; license revoked.

    Fourth Offense: Probation possible; Fine $390 - $1000; State Prison or Jail 180 days up to 1 year; DDP Class; license revoked.





    Joshua M. Dale, Esq. is a San Francisco DUI & Criminal Defense Lawyer. He is also the Executive Director of the California DUI Lawyers Association. He can be contacted at (415) 750-4350 or through his website at www.joshdale.com

    Friday
    16Oct2009

    Call (415) 750-4350 for the well known, honest, evaluation and handling of your case since 1994

    Certified Bay Area leader in criminal DUI defense - Joshua Dale saves drivers licenses and has more successful resolutions.

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    Joshua M. Dale, California DUI Specialist and Criminal Defense Attorney (2008)

    Joshua Dale provides you the perfect option between the high priced law firm (you've got to go to trial) and the inexpensive (you don't need all that) assembly line lawyer.

    Joshua Dale checks out your case himself (having the most experience of the lot), and does your DMV hearing if required, giving you lots of feedback prior to your getting convicted of something you might not be guilty of. Joshua Dale has a successful record of settling or fighting cases all the way.

     

    Joshua Dale is a successful DUI Defense Specialist and Criminal Defense attorney in the San Francisco Bay Area - Joshua Dale manages the California DUI Lawyers Association members as he is the Executive Director and officer in the bar association - he has more successful experience and Attorney Joshua Dale in 1996qualifications than most in the San Francisco bay area - over a 15 years in bay area DUI defense, and years working as a cop before that. He has been to jury trial, on appeal, and fights for his clients constantly. He specializes in DUI defense and other related criminal matters. Whether you have a drunk driving or drug driving matter, felony or misdemeanor, give Josh Dale a call for an opinion on your case.

    Joshua Dale's office is fully internet ready and his office is completely mobile to help handle your matter easier than in the past pre-computerized days - Joshua Dale is also a tech expert on top of his specialties in the law.

    California criminal law and California DUI law is complex and Josh's background, unique training and education, is a perfect match for your case - he gives free case evaluations and accepts phone calls himself - you don't reach an answering service or a central DUI intake secretary or investigator - you talk to Josh Dale.

    Josh also personally handles your case - you discuss and talk to Josh, you meet with Josh, and you go to court and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) with Josh - not with one of his associates. Josh Dale does his own work - both at the DMV and in Court, or jury trial, and on appeal.

    Josh has personally handled more than a thousand California DUI matters both for California residents and non-residents, as well as out-of-staters. His firm emphasizes DUI and criminal defense. He has the reputation and credibility with the local courts and DMV offices, and the judges, clerks, and district attorneys to effectively and successfully represent you.


    I'LL ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS

    There are all kinds of new laws and I'm ready
    to help you through the criminal justice system in 2009

    Were you treated fairly?
    Were you lawfully arrested?
    Do you want to know about California DUI Laws?
    Were you stopped in a checkpoint?
    Was the breath test given properly?
    Did they take your blood legitimately?
    Do they say you refused the test?
    Can I explain the different CA DUI penalties for you?
    Were you charged w/ the new section 23154?



     

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    Thursday
    15Oct2009

    The Truth About Bay Area DUI Arrests And How I Will Protect Your Rights

    Wouldn’t it be great if you could just walk in sit down and talk to the prosecution about your California DUI case? Explaining to them that you had a few drinks, but that you really weren’t driving while drunk, like the arresting officer said.

    And you certainly didn’t violate California DUI law.

    Plus, you promise you won’t do it again. So the drunk driving charge against you should just be dropped allowing you can to get on with your life after paying some reasonable fine.

    But I can promise you, that isn’t going to happen (at least not in that way).

    Because the Prosecution’s purpose is to convict you of violating California DUI law, put you in jail or on community service if they can, and take your license away for as long as they can. Beginning next year, in Alameda, Sacramento, Los Angeles, and Tulare County, you can be forced to have a breathalyzer installed in your car!

    In fact, if your DUI case goes the wrong way the penalties you face include losing your license for 30 days to a year, to three years, or more for continued DUI convictions . ... your insurance is going up three fold or be canceled...and you could even go to jail for up to 6 months or more in serious cases.

    Plus, it doesn't end there. A conviction for violating California State's DUI Law is something that could haunt you for many years to come, even hurting you when you apply for a job.

    I want to tell you, though, that with the right defense by an experienced California DUI lawyer who knows all there is to know about California’s DUI law, the scenario I just described doesn’t have to happen.

    If you’re reading this, you’ve just found that lawyer.

    My name is Joshua M. Dale. I'm a DUI attorney here in the San Francisco Bay Area.  I focus on helping people just like you to resolve their DUI / DWI charges.

    Free Consultation and Review of Your DUI Arrest--$250+ Value

    You're probably like most people in California arrested for a DUI. You don't really know the right thing to do about it, and you don't know whether or not you can win if you fight your DUI arrest.

    For both of these reasons, I'd like to offer you a free consultation to review your case and give you some advice and information on your DUI charge.

    If you would like to meet with me, I will be happy to set up an appointment with you. That way you'll be able to learn all you need to know about your situation. This telephone conference is free to you, will last about half an hour, and there is no further obligation at all. In fact, until you agree, in writing, to hire me, you will never owe me any money.

    To arrange for your free consultation, you can call 415-750-4350 and 24 hours a day.  Someone from my office will get back to you as soon as possible.

    Most importantly, when we talk I’ll explain to you why your situation may not be hopeless.

    Here's what I mean.

    I'll Help You Keep Your License and Your Freedom

    To begin with, I'd like you to know that there's a good chance I can help. You see, with my experience and my immersion in DUI law I’ve identified many possible challenges that can be made to the charges you are facing? I'll raise the applicable ones for you so your DUI defense is as strong as possible.

    My goal is to get you off, to keep your record clean, and to prevent you from losing your freedom and your license to drive. You see . . . my practice is based on the belief that you were arrested for a DUI here in California when you shouldn't have been.

    At the very least, I'll make sure that you're being treated fairly.

    When you retain me you'll get expert legal help from a DUI attorney who knows how to guide your case through the complexities of the legal system because I've done it numerous times. You'll be certain you are being treated fairly by the judicial system because I'll insist:

    • that the Prosecuting Attorney provide us with the name and address of anyone he plans to call as a witness, as well as copies of every written or recorded statements of their testimony. This will allow us to prepare the kind of questions that can weaken the state’s case against you.
    • that the Prosecutor provide us with any information or material he has which would show that you are not guilty of the charges against you, or which may help you get a lighter sentence.
    • on receiving copies of records showing that the equipment used for tests was functioning properly, and that the person giving the tests was properly certified.
    • on proof that you were advised of all of your rights. If you weren't, the Prosecutor's case may be weakened.

    As you can see, what looks simple gets pretty complex. As your DUI attorney I will look into all of these things for you to ensure that we present the best possible case.

    Here's How I'll Protect Your Rights

    The Prosecuting Attorney prosecutes these types of cases all day long. He knows--and is willing to use against you--all of the fine legal points that are available to him.

    California law says that he only needs to prove that after drinking you were not able to drive your car safely or that your blood alcohol exceeded a certain limit. That sounds pretty cut and dried, but it's not quite as simple as that.

    You see, if challenged, the prosecutor also has to show that the arresting officer made the arrest properly, that you were properly advised of your rights, that the equipment he used to test you was working accurately, and even that the person operating that equipment was certified to operate it. If he gets information which may prove you innocent, an attorney can make him give you that information also.

    That's where I come in.

    I know how and where to make the proper motions which force the Prosecutor to prove that all the steps used in your arrest were done properly. If they weren't, then his case is weakened.

    I can't promise you that I'll be successful because each case is unique. Maybe the judge assigned to your case is more lenient on drunk driving cases, or maybe he is harsher on them. Maybe there are some things distinctive to your case, which are important. However, all things being equal, I think you'll find that I am well-skilled and that I fiercely protect your rights.

    Get The Legal Help You Need

    When we talk during your consultation, I will analyze the facts of your case, give you my opinion about it, and discuss my approach to it. I'll explain how we'll protect your legal rights, what your options are, and how the whole judicial process works, so you'll know exactly what happens.

    Plus, you'll learn how I will guide you through the court system and how I'll champion your rights, using all my ingenuity and the options in the legal system to defend and protect you.

    For example, I'll review the Complaint against you . . . the steps which were used to conduct the chemical and roadside tests against you to determine if they are valid . . . and I'll show you how the police officer's testimony can be discredited.

    I will also tell you about my fees. Anything you tell me during this and all other meetings will be confidential, whether or not you retain me.

    In summary, with my help you'll get:

    • A free initial phone consultation.
    • Personalized attention. I'll return your phone calls promptly, keep you informed, and answer all questions to help you put the pieces back together.
    • Reasonable fees, and you'll know in advance how you'll be charged, based upon the level of service you desire.
    • Experience. I've helped people just like you for sixteen years.
    • Aggressiveness. While I accept peaceful settlements, I take a tough stance to protect you.

    So, if you want an attorney you can talk to, who understands what you want, who is interested in you and your situation, and who fights to get you results, call me at 415-750-4350 for your free consultation.

    The first meeting is free, so there is no risk on your part; and you'll be able to get all your questions answered. When we are finished, if you're not convinced that I will be able to protect you to your complete satisfaction, then you can leave and I won't trouble you again...and you'll
    owe me nothing.

    Plus at the end of the consultation you'll be more knowledgeable, you'll know what to expect in the judicial process, and be able to make more informed decisions about your case.

    And by the way, your arrest may have included a suspension / revocation or cancellation of your driving privileges. You only have 10 days to request a hearing from when you took the breath, blood or urine test and recorded over .08 by breath / blood / urine test. If you refused the breath / blood / urine test) you have 10 days to file a request for hearing to respond to this issue. As a courtesy to you, I will tell you what you must do about this, at no charge, just for calling me.

    Please remember, the charges against you are serious and can carry severe consequences. You can discover for yourself how I can help save your license and freedom by calling me at 415-750-4350 for your free consultation.

    Sincerely,
    Joshua M. Dale

    P.S. In case you're still undecided about who, if anyone, to go to, let me tell you one final thing--it may be important. My job is to fight for and fully protect your rights.  I promise to do everything I can to handle any and all charges related to your California DUI arrest.