Seeing as how October 31 through January 1 has a tremendous amounts of holidays (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Hanukkah and many others) the possibility of being arrested for a DUI is heightened. Holiday parties, holiday bar specials, family get togethers and other holiday related events can be a serious trap, especially with a Los Angeles DUI checkpoint involved.
The holiday season and the 4th of July weekend are when police, California Highway Patrol and others are out in force for DUI arrests. People who may have had one small drink face increased chances for an arrest and a DUI conviction if they are not aware of their rights, the law and if they are not aware they they need a qualified Los Angeles DUI defense attorney.
LOS ANGELES DUI CHECKPOINT
A Los Angeles DUI checkpoint is when the police set up a roadblock and "randomly" check drivers of different vehicles. There are specific rules any Los Angeles DUI checkpoint must follow, including:
- They must be publicized in a local newspaper
- They must obey certain rules regarding field sobriety tests
- They must be set up in a location where an alternative route is available
- And more
If the police do not follow these and other basic Los Angeles DUI checkpoint rules, then a qualified Los Angeles DUI defense attorney can help anyone arrested stay from jail, fines and probation. If you have been arrested for Driving Under the Influence or "DUI" after being stopped at a sobriety checkpoint, it is important that you consult an experienced DUI attorney immediately. Our firm's former DUI prosecutors will advise you on defense strategies to a case involving a DUI investigation stemming from a Sobriety Checkpoint.
If you have been arrested for at a Los Angeles DUI checkpoint, contact the Los Angeles DUI defense attorneys at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin. Our highly skilled team will examine the circumstances surronding your arrest, investigate the scene of the checkpoint and craft a unique defense that will focus on keeping you free from conviction. Call us today at 877-781-1570.
