Defending Drunk Driving Arrests In California

Los Angeles DUI defense attorneys are faced with a new challenge in defending drunk driving due to new attempts by California police authorities to fight DUI.  Police Departments throughout California are attempting to use social media and online services to make those who get arrested for DUI embarrassed.  How do they propose doing it? Criminal Attorneys are informed that their client's name and photo may be placed on social media sites such as facebook, myspace and LinkedIn. Fighting DUI cases in California has become increasingly difficult for Drunk Driving Defense Attorneys.  This is just another reason why DUI lawyers must take every drunk driving arrest, especially those that involve bodily injury more seriously. Privacy advocates must work in conjunction with criminal attorneys to curb the overly enthusiastic efforts of Los Angeles Police Department to fight DUI by causing unnecessary shame and embarrassment, when other means of fighting DUI is readily available.  Police Department defends its proposed action of placing mug shot of those who get arrested more than once for driving under the influence of alcohol on sites such as Facebook and Myspace, by arguing that such action "saves lives".  It is arguable, however, how causing shame and embarrassment by exposing such individuals to pubic view will save lives. To what extent could law enforcement authorities invade one's privacy?  Is this the beginning of the creation of a database of DUI convictions with their private information and photos available for everyone to see?Are the authorities attempting to fight DUI cases by making DUI an equivalent of sexual predators whose name are readily available online?  To propose that the photograph of everyone who gets arrested for Drunk Driving must be immediately place on social media sites clearly violates the constitutional rights of our private citizens.  Criminal Defense Attorneys have long fought for our citizen's rights to privacy and have played a major role in creating a balance between privacy rights of our citizens and the government's right to protect the safety of the public.  In the context of California Drunk Driving Laws, and for all intents and purposes in the whole United States, there should not be an assumption that everyone who gets arrested for DUI will in fact be convicted of the crime.  Also, many times a conviction is the result of plea negotiations between criminal attorneys and prosecutors in DUI courts, where there is not convincing evidence of the arrestee's guilt.To cause such embarrassment to DUI arrestees by exposing them to ridicule and shame on social medial sites California Law Enforcement Authorities are clearly invading our citizen's privacy rights, their right to be secure in their property and belongings, and the presumption of innocence until guilt is proven.The presumption of innocence does not change for repeat DUI offenders.  There is no question that drunk drivers in California are responsible for a large percentage of vehicle related deaths each year.  However, defense attorneys argue that the constitutional rights of private citizens should not be abridged in order to curtail the interest of those who intend to drink and drive.  We could not correct a wrong with another wrong.  If we don't stop this, next thing you know, they will make the license plate of drunk drivers a different color so that everyone knows they have had a DUI, or they could make them place a red flag in their yard, and better yet write it on their forehead "drunk driver!"Multiple Police Departments in California have pressed the issue of placing mug shots of DUI arrestee online.  This is done in an increased push by law enforcement authorities and various non-profit organizations and anti DUI advocates who have lost loved ones in drunk driving accidents.DUI Defense requires specialized Knowledge and skill. With the help of our trained attorneys who aggressively defend Drunk Driving charges, avoid jail time and license suspension. Get the most professional Drunk Driving defense in Los Angeles you deserve.  At the Law Offices of Tony M. Seyfi, criminal defense attorney, our goal is victory for our clients in defending DUI cases, and we are confident of our defense strategies.  If you would like to discuss your DUI case, call us today for a FREE CONSULTATION and case analysis.Law Offices of Tony M. Seyfi, Los Angeles, California.  Call:  866-533-3363Originally published here.Tony M. Seyfi

DUI Attorneys in San Diego for a Worry Free Weekend Party

San Diego is a charmed city that is one of the best places to live in California. Its warm enough in the day time yet cool in the evenings so it appeals to those who like moderate weather. And to many ocean lovers, the sound of tides gently hitting the beaches makes all to a serene perhaps hypnotic rhythm entrancing even those passing by. It is no wonder San Diego makes a great weekend getaway for most people not from that area. With a great restaurants, bistros, and grills, it is easy to fall in love with that area called San Diego.To enjoy this area, one must also be concerned with its caveat. This is true most especially with Driving under the Influence or DUI arrests and charges. Not to the fault of San Diego but there is the border that separates the United States and Mexico and many a time, especially during the long weekends, spring break, and labor day that all too many young adults travel to Tijuana and often party. In their zealousness and revelry, they often return back to the United States not in their best sobriety and are often stopped, tested, and if found legally intoxicated, arrested and charged. This action may be a bit strict but looking at the alternative of a DUI induced accident and perhaps fatality, it is the best option possible.For many of us who are not part of that generation of party goers these days, here are some tips that you can consider in order not to be pulled over:- Follow the speed laws. Go with the flow when it comes to the speed limit so when cars are going a bit fast, do follow its speed. Try not to make too many swerving motions and overtake on the left side as is the norm.- Make sure that your car is road worthy. Check for any busted tail lights, or head lamps. Make sure that your car isn't a smoke belcher. Such conditions may attract the attention of the police.- If you do have to drink, drink conservatively and make sure some time passes before you do drive. Having a glass of wine or beer is fine but to make sure that your alcohol level is within limits, spend another two hours or more after you have finished your glass.If you have been pulled over, and then asked to take a sobriety test, make sure they tell you that this test is voluntary. If you have been arrested and charged, it is best for you to get a DUI attorney from San Diego. A local DUI attorney knows the ins and outs of the proceedings in the San Diego area and may get your charges dropped immediately if there were some inconsistencies in the process. There are also cases wherein there are technicalities that have to do with health issues which they can use to have your charges dropped. It may cost some money but at least it enables you to have an unblemished record. DUI attorneys from San Diego are some of the best in this field in the state so you are in expert hands when such an occurrence happens.Originally published here.Steven Magill

Sacramento Criminal Lawyer Mike Wise Launches New Website Page Explaining Why He Defends Medical Cannabis Dispensaries

Sacramento Criminal Lawyer Mike Wise Launches New Website Page Explaining Why He Defends Medical Cannabis DispensariesThe Sacramento law firm of Wise Law Group takes on criminal cases defending medical cannabis dispensaries charged with illegally distributing marijuana. The firm's new website page explains whyPublished Jun 15, 2011.Read more: PRWeb via Yahoo! News