Archives : 2010 : December

1. A California Man with 19 DUI Convictions Faces Jail Time

   Dec 31, 2010 —

   19 DUI Convictions William Beal, 65, from Santa Rosa, California has 19 DUI convictions and is now facing a 3 year jail sentence for violating terms of probation for his most recent DUI arrest. Beal was convicted of his 19th DUI in early December for a DUI that occurred back in July. His extraordinary number … [More]

2. DUI – What Issues can be Argued at my DOL Hearing?

   Dec 28, 2010 —

   Per the DOL’s pamphlet regarding Administrative Hearings for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) only a handful of issues can be appealed. Although other legal issues may be brought up during the hearing, the DOL lists the below main issues: … [More]

3. DUI – Outcome of DOL Administrative Hearing

   Dec 15, 2010 —

   DUI – What Happens After my DOL Administrative Hearing?* After your DOL Administrative hearing has concluded, the DOL Hearing Examiner/Officer will take all arguments, exhibits, declarations, motions, etc under advisement. When will I be notified of the outcome? The DOL Hearing Examiner/Officer usually does not make a decision whether your license suspension is sustained or … [More]

4. DUI – Ignition Interlock Device

   Dec 7, 2010 —

   An ignition interlock device (IID) is a type of breathalyzer that is wired to your vehicle’s starting system. The IID will prevent your vehicle from starting if you have had too much to drink – in order to start your vehicle, you have to blow into a breathalyzer tube, if you blow over a certain level, the IID will prevent your vehicle from starting … [More]