February 2010 Archives

Sacramento Kings forward Andres Nocioni pled no contest to drunken driving and will serve two days of community service. Nocioni agreed to the work program to avoid jail time. He must serve 48 hours with a sheriff's work project as part of his sentence.

Nocioni's attorney William Portanova entered the misdemeanor plea Monday in Sacramento County Superior Court. Nocioni was not present at the courtroom.

The case stems from a Nov. 5 arrest that took place around 2 a.m. when a police officer noticed Nocioni driving a car that was weaving through downtown Sacramento. According to police sergeant Norm Leong, he smelled a trace of alcohol on Nocioni's breath. He was stopped after driving away from a Sacramento bar and hours after the Sacramento Kings lost a game against the Atlanta Hawks.

Nocioni was booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 percent or higher. Nocioni earlier said he was sorry for his "lapse in judgment" in a statement issued last year. He also must complete a three-month alcohol class, pay a $480 fine and court penalties and serve three years' probation.

Nocioni received a sentence that allowed him to avoid jail time, instead he received community service, alcohol school, a fine and three years probation. Other people that have received a Los Angeles DUI charge are prone to service mandatory jail time depending on the severity of the Los Angeles DUI charge and if they are repeat offenders. Although Nocioni received a reduced sentence, he must still deal with the punishments ordered by the judge and will have the DUI on his record.

If you have been arrested on suspicion of committing a Los Angeles DUI charge, it is critical to get in contact with a Los Angeles DUI defense attorney team that is knowledgeable in the laws surrounding Los Angeles DUI arrests and charges. The professional and dedicated Los Angeles DUI defense attorney team at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP have more than 50 years of courtroom experience and will fight on your behalf to protect your rights. Be sure to contact us immediately following a DUI arrest at 1-877-781-1570 or visit our website at www.laduidefense.com for more information on DUI arrests, charges and the courtroom process. You will also be able to find out how the Los Angeles DUI defense attorney team can help you if you find yourself with a Los Angeles DUI charge or arrest.

San Diego Chargers receiver Vincent Jackson received a four day jail sentence and five years probation Monday after pleading guilty to a 2009 DUI charge.

This wasn't the first time that Jackson had been arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence. He also pleaded guilty to a DUI charge in 2006 and was on probation when he was arrested last January for suspicion of driving under the influence.

According to the City Attorney's Office, Jackson was given the standard sentence for a DUI with one prior, including a $2,408 fine and 10 days of public work service. He also was given an additional five days of public work service on the 2006 DUI charge.

With the guilty plea, Jackson likely will be subject to the NFL's personal conduct policy and could face at least a one-game suspension in the 2010 season.

Following a traffic stop, Jackson was handcuffed and had his car impounded hours before his team played the New York Jets in the playoffs earlier this year.  Jackson now waits to serve his jail and work service time.

Multiple DUI offenses often result in increasing consequences; the more DUI arrests you have, the more the consequences increase each time. People are often unaware that the consequences of multiple DUI arrests can result in longer community service, probation and jail time sentences. A professional team of Los Angeles DUI defense attorney team is knowledgeable on these consequences and strategies that can be used against prosecutors in a DUI case. Before a trial even takes place, it is best if a suspect consults a professional Los Angeles DUI defense team to make sure that the arrest was within constitutional boundaries. If you have a knowledgeable team that is well versed in the Los Angeles laws concerning a DUI arrest you may be able to avoiding costly and lengthy sentences altogether by proving that a DUI arrest was unconstitutional or that your rights were violated.

If you have been arrested for a Los Angeles DUI, you need a knowledgeable team to defend your rights in court. The professional Los Angeles DUI defense attorney team at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP has more than 50 years of courtroom experience and will fight on your behalf to prove an unlawful DUI arrest or to help minimize the consequences of a DUI conviction. Immediately following a DUI arrest, you should always contact a Los Angeles defense attorney team to make sure that your rights were not violated. Contact the Los Angeles DUI defense attorney team at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP at 1-877-781-1570 or visit our website at www.laduidefenseteam.com for more information concerning multiple DUI arrests and your rights.

Los Angeles DUI defense attorney teams represent various individuals in DUI cases, not just shameful drunks.  Politicians, athletes and even law enforcement officials require the experience and knowledge of a Los Angeles DUI defense attorney from time to time.

Prosecutors in Orange County have decided not to file charges against a man who was arrested on suspicion of a Los Angeles DUI after he rear-ended a deputy sheriff's car on the 91 freeway. The Los Angeles deputy sheriff was off-duty and was rear-ended by the car that was driving at about 100 mph.

According to officials, after the crash, the driver tried to flee the scene but was detained by the deputy. Debris from the crash hit a car driven by the principal of Marina High School in Huntington Beach, who was returning from a boys' basketball game with an assistant principal. Both were injured in the crash and have not yet returned to work.

The District Attorney's Office said there was insufficient evidence at this time to file charges against Thomas Reed, 23, of Canyon Lake, but added that if further evidence is presented to the prosecutor's office, charges could still be filed.

Jonathan Kerber, 23, a Los Angeles deputy sheriff, was driving his 2003 Honda Civic when he saw Reed's 2007 GMC Sierra approaching him at about 100 mph. He tried to get out of the way but was rear-ended instead.

After the collision, the Honda Civic veered onto a dirt area on the right and collided with a chain link fence. The GMC Sierra veered to the left and plowed through yellow dividers before hitting the center divider.

The principal and assistant principal of Marina High School were driving along the highway when they struck debris from the crash at about 60 mph. According to the principal, Paul Morrow, the collision with the debris sent him launching into the air. The assistant principal, Jeanne Ellis, suffered multiple injuries, including broken bones. Morrow suffered several bruises and concussions.

Reed was released from Orange County Central Jail about noon on February 22. He pleaded guilty in 2007 to possessing alcohol when he was under age.

If you have been accused of a DUI in Los Angeles or Orange County, you need an experienced Los Angeles DUI defense attorney team to assist you in court. The experienced Los Angeles DUI defense attorney team at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP has over 50 years of courtroom experience and will work on your behalf to ensure you have a fair DUI trial in court. To properly defend against the consequences of a DUI charge, contact the Los Angeles DUI defense attorney team at 1-877-781-1570 or visit our site at www.laduidefenseteam.com for more information.

Los Angeles DUI defense attorney teams defend more than just alcoholics, they defend pillars of the community.  In Riverside for example, a law enforcement officer is in desperate need of a Los Angeles DUI defense attorney who can provide unparalleled legal representation against drunk driving charges.

Russ Leach, the former Riverside Police Chief who resigned last week, crashed a city-owned vehicle February 7. Investigators have been looking into the circumstances surrounding the crash and found that Leach had been drinking at a Colton strip bar hours before the incident.

According to a bartender, a manager and a dancer, Leach was drinking Chivas Regal Scotch whiskeys and eating chicken wings before he left the strip bar.

Leach went into the topless Club 215 at 10:24 p.m. and left at 1:48 a.m. Feb. 8, said club attorney Roger Jon Diamond.

"When he drove off, he did not appear to be driving erratically," Diamond said.
The crash occurred about 3 a.m. near Central and Hillside avenues in Riverside. The club then turned over the video to the California Highway Patrol, which is now investigating the crash.

According to the police report, the black Chrysler 300 had its front tires shredded to the rims, went on to hit a light pole and fire hydrant. Leach also drove three more miles before coming to a stop.

Leach, 61, later said he was on prescription drugs and "disoriented" at the time of the accident.

The California Highway Patrol is hoping to conclude its investigation in about a week.
Leach was in a situation that many people find themselves in, he had a few drinks and decided to drive home. Although it is not known whether Leach was drunk, he was still in an accident that caused property damage and is being investigated.

He also said that he was on prescription drugs and disoriented when the accident occurred. Driving under the influence can mean either driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, including prescription drugs.

If you have been charged with a DUI or with vandalism/property damage, you need a professional Los Angeles DUI defense attorney team at your side to protect your rights in court. The knowledgeable Los Angeles criminal defense attorney team at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP has more than 50 years of courtroom experience and will fight on your behalf to protect your rights. We have a proven track record and rank amongst the highest criminal law firms in the nation.

Call our Los Angeles DUI defense attorney team immediately at 1-877-781-1570 or visit our website at www.keglawyers.com for more information on driving under the influences charges, vandalism and property damage and how we can help you if you find yourself charged with these crimes.

A Florida woman was charged with driving under the influence after she showed up at the Flagler County jail and demanding a conjugal visit with a specific inmate.

According to the sheriff's report, the 45-year-old woman had an appointment to visit the inmate, but was not allowed in because she was late. The Flagler County jail does not allow conjugal visits and it seemed to anger the woman before she left.

A short time later, however, the woman returned to the jail. Upon her return, the jail guards called road patrol because they witnessed signs that the woman had been drinking.
When the police found the woman, she was sitting in her car. The woman then took a field sobriety test that she allegedly failed before submitting to a breath test. The breath test showed that her blood-alcohol content was 0.256%, above the legal limit in Florida of 0.08%.
The woman was charged with DUI and later released on $500 bail. She now awaits trial and, if convicted, could face serious penalties that include; alcohol school, fines, community service, probation and jail time.

A DUI can happen to anyone, someone who is in desperation and stressed out, as it seems to be in this case, is more prone to drinking and driving. The woman was seeking to have a visit with an inmate but instead wounded up getting arrested for DUI. She now faces serious consequences that can adversely affect her life and may even land her in jail as well.
If you have been arrested for DUI you need a strong team of professionals that can help you avoid heavy penalties. The Los Angeles DUI defense attorney team at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and offers services throughout Southern California. We have more than 50 years of courtroom experience and can devise a strategy that will make sure that your rights have not and will not be violated.

If you find yourself in a DUI criminal offense case and need a solution to reduce or dismiss your case, contact the professional Los Angeles DUI defense attorney team at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP at 1-877-781-1570 or visit our site at www.keglawyers.com for more information. You will also be able to find information on DUI charges, convictions, penalties and how we can help you when you need the help most.

Giovanni Cucullo, 41, was arrested on suspicion of DUI and was subsequently charged with second-degree manslaughter and DUI. Cucullo crashed into a tree on High Ridge Road last month, killing 27-year-old passenger, Maryann Loprete.

According to authorities, Loprete, who recently moved to Stamford from Alaska, was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision and died from head injuries she suffered. She died shortly after being admitted to Stamford Hospital. Cucullo sustained a lower-leg injury and had surgery at Stamford Hospital before being arrested on January 31. He posted a $100,000 bond and was released from custody shortly after being charged in the fatal accident.

Sherman entered a not-guilty plea for his client during the hearing Tuesday. Cucullo is due back in court March 2.

A Los Angeles vehicular manslaughter DUI charge can carry serious consequences including; probation, alcohol school, community service , suspension of driving privileges and even jail time. In addition to a DUI, Cucullo also was charged with second-degree manslaughter after the passenger in the car he was driving died. This additional charge can, not only have a detrimental effect on the DUI case, it can also add more severe consequences for the accused.

A Los Angeles vehicular manslaughter DUI can be filed under a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the severity of the case. Property damage, injury and death are taken into account when filing a Los Angeles vehicular manslaughter DUI charge under a misdemeanor or felony. Additional charges, such as in the Cucullo case, can also be tacked onto the DUI charges. The individual circumstances of each case can determine the severity of the consequences associated with it.

In order to properly defend yourself against a Los Angeles vehicular manslaughter DUI charge in court you need an experienced Los Angeles DUI defense attorney team. There are several routes that a Los Angeles defense attorney team can take to defend a client accused of a DUI including; proving an unlawful police stop, proving that your rights were violated, proving that a search was unconstitutional, validity of administered blood test, whether a Drug Recognition Expert was used to examine the suspect and others.

The experienced Los Angeles DUI defense attorney team at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP has over 50 years of courtroom experience and can help develop a defense strategy to combat your DUI charge. We will defend your right to a fair and objective trial. If you have been charged with a Los Angeles vehicular manslaughter DUI, contact the Los Angeles DUI defense attorney team at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP immediately at 1-877-781-1570 or visit our site at www.laduidefenseteam.com for more information on the DUI process and how we can help you if you have been charged.

An Atascadero man facing DUI and hit and run charges is expected in court Tuesday morning.

Back in January, police say Douglas Inglish caused two crashes on the Central Coast.  The first crash was at Highway 1 and "San Jacinto" in Morro Bay.  The second, was at Los Osos Valley and Turri Roads in San Luis Obispo.

Douglas B. Inglish, 19, was driving recklessly on U.S. 101 and SR 41 on the central coast in a 2004 Mini Cooper. He drove south on 41 to Morro Bay, north on the 1 to Cayucos and south again back to Morro Bay where he caused a collision on the 1 at San Jacinto and a second crash on Los Osos Valley Road and Turri. His Mini Cooper ran off the road after the second crash and Inglish took off running across the north and southbound lanes of the 101 through fast-moving traffic. It was here where officers located him and took him into custody.

At some point, Inglish stopped at Cuesta College and tried to steal some stuff from a convertible. The owner of the car yelled at Inglish and he dropped the stuff and took off.
He was arrested on suspicion of a variety of charges, including DUI, hit-and-run and reckless driving.

In California, you have only 10 days after being charged or arrested with driving under the influence to request a department of motor vehicle hearing to avoid losing your driving license or other driving privileges. A first time DUI hit and run charge can result in a suspension of driving privileges for 4 months if you are 21 or older and 1 year if you are under the age of 21. Subsequent arrests result in longer periods of suspension, in accordance to the severity of the DUI incident.

A DUI hit and run charge can have severe consequences associated with it; driving privileges can be revoked, a DUI stays on your record, colossal court costs and restriction on driving privileges are just some of these consequences.

If you feel that you were wrongfully arrested and/or accused of a Los Angeles DUI, you need a knowledgeable Los Angeles DUI defense attorney team on your side to protect your rights. The Los Angeles DUI defense attorney team at Kestenbaum, Eisner& Gorin, LLP has more than 50 years of in-court experience and will work on your behalf to possibly reduce the consequences associated with DUI or possibly have the charges dropped altogether.

Contact the Los Angeles DUI defense attorney team at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP immediately at 1-877-781-1570 or visit our website at www.keglawyers.com for more information on DUI arrests/charges and how we can help you after a DUI arrest.

An East Tennessee grandfather has been charged with endangerment after police said they stopped him while he was driving, drinking and holding his grandson in his arms.
Fred Campbell was stopped because his van had a broken tail light. The station says surveillance video then shows the driver exit the van holding a 2-year-old right before he was stopped by police.

Collegedale police said the man tested .13% on a breath test, which is about 1 1/2 times the legal limit. Police said the man told officers the boy had been riding in his lap and that he had drunk six or seven beers, including one that was half-full and still cold inside the vehicle.
The man was charged with the equivelant of a Los Angeles DUI, reckless endangerment and probation violation.

This case brings attention to the concern over child endangerment while driving under the influence.

This arrest report brings attention to a growing concern over the problem of child endangerment through driving under the influence. New York recently passed legislation that makes drunken driving with a child under 16 years of age in the car an automatic felony. Other states use aggravated charges if a child is in the car. Tennessee does not have a DUI with child bill currently, but events like this lead many to say one is needed in order to shed light on the severity of the offense.

In Los Angeles, a driver who has children under 14 years old in the vehicle at the time of arrest risks a sentencing enhancement and/or a child endangerment charge. If proven, the allegation can bring additional jail time and other severe penalties.

The additional jail time for driving drunk with children in the car is 48 hours for a first offense of this nature, 10 days for a second offense, 30 days for a third offense, and 90 days for a fourth offense.

If you have been accused of a Los Angeles DUI and/or child endangerment, you need an experienced Los Angeles DUI defense attorney team on your side to avoid these severe consequences. The knowledgeable and dedicated Los Angeles DUI defense attorney team at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP has more than 50 years of courtroom experience and can help devise a strategy that can help you reduce the consequences of a DUI or have the charges completely dropped.

Immediately following a Los Angeles DUI arrest, you should contact us at 1-877-781-1570 or visit our website at www.keglawyers.com for more information on DUI, child endangerment and how we can help you if you've been accused of either.

As was the case during the 2009 holiday season, Los Angeles DUI checkpoints will become more prevalent during three day weekends this year throughout Southern California.
An increase in Los Angeles DUI checkpoints can put many people at a disadvantage if they don't know the legality of the checkpoints and the constitutionality of the stops.

According to Redlands police, drunken drivers will be targeted this President's Day weekend with a Los Angeles DUI checkpoint that is design to get drunk drivers off the streets.

Staying within the boundaries of the law, the Redlands police have announced the location of the Los Angeles DUI checkpoint so that drivers know where they might be randomly stopped. Many drivers, however, are not aware that the location of Los Angeles DUI checkpoints must be announced for them to be considered constitutional.

At the Redlands checkpoint, like many others, drivers found to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be arrested. Unlicensed drivers are apt to be ticketed and have their vehicles impounded.

The planned checkpoint in Redlands is just one of the many Los Angeles DUI checkpoints that will be popping up throughout Southern California this year. Although checkpoints are set up throughout the year, three day weekends are particular targets as law enforcement attempts to combat drunk driving on Southern California streets.

Here are some Los Angeles DUI checkpoint requirements that drivers should keep in mind if they find themselves charged with a DUI after going through a checkpoint.

By law, Los Angeles DUI checkpoints can only be considered constitutional if they meet certain requirements such as;  the public must be given notice of the checkpoint, there must be a turnout prior to the checkpoint so that people who do not want to proceed through it have the option to turn around without being pulled over based on their decision, there must be a random, impartial formula for stopping cars, the length and nature of the detention must not be obtrusive, and safety conditions must be monitored at the checkpoint.

If you have been arrested and charged with a DUI, you need an experienced Los Angeles DUI defense attorney team that will work on your behalf to ensure that your rights were not violated at a DUI checkpoint stop and arrest. The Los Angeles DUI defense team at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP has over 50 years of courtroom experience and will construct a defense strategy that will ensures that your rights are not violated. If you feel that you were unlawfully stopped and arrested at a DUI checkpoint, contact the Los Angeles DUI defense team at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP at 1-877-781-1570 immediately. Be sure to visit our site at www.laduidefenseteam.com for more information on DUI checkpoints.

Adrian Pasdar, star of the popular TV show, Heroes, was arrested for suspicion of a Los Angeles DUI early Wednesday morning.  The actor was arrested around 3:00 a.m. on January 27 after he was pulled over for speeding on the 405 freeway.

According to police reports, Pasdar was driving at 94 mph and veering across lanes before being pulled over. Police allegedly smelled alcohol on his breath and proceeded to administer a field sobriety test. Pasdar, 44, refused to take a breath test and was arrested and taken to county jail, according to reports.

Pasdar, who is married to Dixie Chicks singer Natalie Maines and plays Nathan Petrelli on Heroes, made his $15,000 bail the next morning at about 8:15 a.m. His wife did not pick him up from jail and was seen by paparazzi looking distraught while on a hike about an hour after her husband was released from prison.

If convicted, Pasdar could face a number of consequences that may affect his life in several ways. Some of the common consequences of a Los Angeles DUI conviction can include; probation, community service, alcohol school, fines and even jail time.

Before a trial even takes place, however, it is best if a suspect consults a professional Los Angeles DUI defense attorney to make sure that the arrest was within constitutional boundaries. Common defenses against a Los Angeles DUI include; proving that your rights were violated, proving that a search was unconstitutional, validity of administered blood test, proving an unlawful police stop, whether a Drug Recognition Expert was used to examine the suspect and others. If you have a knowledgeable team that is well versed in the Los Angeles laws concerning a DUI arrest you may be able to avoiding costly and lengthy sentences altogether by proving that a DUI arrest was unconstitutional.

If you have been arrested for a Los Angeles DUI, you need a knowledgeable team to defend your rights in court. The professional Los Angeles DUI defense attorney team at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP has more than 50 years of courtroom experience and will fight diligently on your behalf to prove an unlawful DUI arrest or to minimize the consequences of a DUI conviction. Immediately following a DUI arrest, you should always contact a defense team to make sure that your rights were not violated. Contact the Los Angeles DUI defense attorney team at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP at 1-877-781-1570 or visit our website at www.keglawyers.com for more information concerning DUI arrests and your rights.