According to California Highway Patrol (CHP) statistics, 108 people were arrested for DUI in Los Angeles County over New Year’s Eve (from 6:01 PM on 12/31/09 through 6 AM on 01/01/2010). In 2009 — one year ago — only 430 people were arrested. These trends were statewide. In 2009, 430…
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New California DUI Laws Go Into Effect Today That Change The Way A Los Angeles DUI, Burbank DUI, Long Beach DUI or Beverly Hills DUI are now Treated
Effective today, the new DUI laws are going into effect that are going to change those charged and convicted of a DUI in Los Angeles County are treated. Under a new law, a few counties, including Los Angeles, will have substantial changes that could significantly effect those convicted. In California,…
Southern California DUI Enforcement Challenges over the Holidays
As the holiday season heats up in Southern California, and as the CHP rolls out over 250 checkpoints to tag drivers for Los Angeles DUI, Southland residents are craving information about how to minimize driving risks to themselves and to their families. Here are some factors that make driving in…
Eighteen Day Southern California DUI Crackdown Begins
An epic holiday Southern California DUI crackdown began on December 18. According to a California Office of Traffic Safety press statement, 250 sobriety checkpoints will take place across California’s highways and byways from the 18th to the 3rd of January. California Highway Patrol Commissioner Joe Farrow said that the CHP…
Former “Apprentice” Contestant Busted for Southern California DUI
Heidi Androl, a former contestant on Donald Trump’s realty show “The Apprentice,” was arrested Monday December 7 for a Southern California DUI on the 105 Freeway. The gossip website TMZ.com reported that Androl had been partying at Club Nokia (in honor of Luc Robitaille) prior to her arrest. She was…
Nine More Most Talked about Celebrity and Southern California DUI Arrests in 2009 (Part II: July through December)
The last six months of 2009 saw a plethora of Southern California DUI arrests, and many of the entertainment industry’s most well known players fell victim. Let’s take a closer look at some of the headline grabbing celebrity DUI arrests in 2009. 9. Pamela Bach — as reported in our…
Nine Most Talked about Celebrity and Southern California DUI Arrests in 2009 (Part I: January through June)
As the holiday season winds up and the business year winds down, it is time to reflect on some of the biggest Southern California DUI stories — news items that caught our attention, scared us, wowed us, or just surprised us. Here are nine of the most intriguing of these…
Footage of Nas Arrest Lights Up Celebrity Los Angeles DUI Blogs
Southern California DUI blogs are abuzz with new video footage featuring the DUI arrest of hip hop artist Nas — more formally known as Nasir Jones — who was charged with the offense back in September. The gossip site TMZ.com publicized the six minute and 47 second video clip, which…
Terrifying Video of Los Angeles DUI Crash Percolates through Internet
KTLA news in Los Angeles has reported that two different people have been booked on separate charges of suspicion of Southern California DUI following a videotaped late-night crash on the 10 eastbound near the 110 freeway. According to CHP reports, the incidents occurred early Friday morning (2 AM) in rapid…
5 Ways to Avoid Having a Los Angeles DUI (or Other Driving-Related Problem) Disrupt Your 2009 Holiday Season
#1. To avoid accidentally driving under the influence in Southern California, plan ahead. Holidays can be times of frivolity and spontaneity, but they can also be peculiarly dangerous. One of the most time-tested driving tips is also the Boy Scout motto: be prepared. Very few people who get arrested for…