Daily Archives: December 27, 2011

Holiday DUI Checkpoints in San Diego County can affect YOU By Daniel Smith

On December 23, 2011, deputies and officers from the San Diego County Avoid 14 Task Force conducted a DUI/ Driver License checkpoint at Espola Road and Valle Verde, in the city of Poway. Approximately 1069 vehicles passed through the checkpoint; Eight (8) field sobriety evaluations were conducted on drivers suspected of driving under the influence…

First DUI Offense in California By Daniel Smith By Daniel Smith

A 1st DUI offense is the most common crime charged in California. That does not mean it is not very serious. Under California law, a person can get up to 1 year in jail for a first time DUI. That essentially never happens, but some jail, public work service, and mandatory classes are common. The…