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The City of Los Angeles and the state of California are launching a serious crackdown on all outstanding DUI Warrants, in an effort to make people with prior DUI convictions pay for their alleged crimes.  The Statewide Traffic Records System found that while there were over 200,000 DUI arrests in 2008, there were a number of outstanding Los Angeles DUI warrants because many of those arrested failed to show up in court.

In an aggressive effort to find and punish violators, the California Highway Patrol is stepping up their efforts to prosecute anyone arrested for a DUI charge to failed to show up in court. 

These Los Angeles DUI warrants may be difficult to prosecute, but serious jail time and heavy fines could land on the head of anyone found guilty of missing a court date.  The CHP will rein in those with outstanding DUI felony and misdemeanor arrest warrants by establishing teams of officers whose specific purpose is to serve Los Angeles DUI warrants throughout the state.  The funding for the "DUI Warrant Service Project" is provided by a $311,568 grant awarded by the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

There are many reasons why someone arrested for DUI would fail to appear in court and be issued a Los Angeles DUI warrant.  A defendant may have a prior Los Angeles DUI arrest and feel that if they are charged they could lose their license, go to jail or be assessed a heavy fine.  However, avoiding court will not help you avoid jail; in fact, it could lead to more serious jail time if you are found in violation of a Los Angeles DUI warrant.

If you have been arrested for a DUI charged, you need a skilled, competent Los Angeles DUI defense attorney, someone with experience, skill and a successful track record of DUI defense.  At Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, our Los Angeles DUI defense attorney team possesses decades of experience with DUI trials, as well as insider knowledge on prosecutor tactics.  As former attorneys in the LA District Attorney's Office, we know how the city and county will attempt to carry out those Los Angeles DUI warrants, as well as the best way to get positive results in court.

If you need a skilled Los Angeles DUI defense attorney, contact us today at 877-781-1570.

At least three people were injured on an early January morning in Van Nuys after two suspected drunk drivers crashed into each other, according to authorities.

Los Angeles Police Office James LaForce said that a car was attempting to make a U-turn on Sherman Way when it struck a pickup truck. The collision resulted in the car being pushed onto a curb, while the truck spun and pushed a parked SUV onto a parked Ford Mustang.
After the collision, the driver of the truck ran away from the scene before being arrested moments after by an officer responding to the crash. The passenger in the truck also ran from the scene and was found about an hour later, attempting to kick in the door of a residence, according to police. The driver was placed under arrest for a felony DUI hit-and-run and is also under investigation for a misdemeanor DUI.

The driver of the car, a woman in her 20s, was injured and taken to a hospital. She is under investigation for a Van Nuys felony DUI. The two passengers in her car, a male and a female, both in their early 20s, were also hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

This incident involves several charges that can prove to be disastrous for those involved. The driver of the truck faces a combination of a felony DUI hit-and-run charge and a possible misdemeanor DUI charge, both carrying sentencing that can include; community service, probation, alcohol school, fines and even jail time. The driver of the car is also at risk of facing a felony DUI, a charge that can carry mandatory jail time, in addition to the above mentioned sentences.

If you have been charged with a misdemeanor or felony DUI, you need a professional and knowledgeable Los Angeles DUI defense team on your side to protect your rights and ensure a fair trial in court. The experienced Los Angeles DUI defense attorney team at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP has over 50 years of courtroom experience and can help develop an effective defense against your felony DUI charge. If you have been charged with a DUI, contact the Los Angeles DUI defense 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 with a Los Angeles DUI.

People in Los Angeles are accustomed to high profile DUI arrest stories, but in other parts of the country, it is a shock.  A Los Angeles DUI arrest can be a difficult experience for the person involved, as well as for their family, coworkers and friends. 

In a recent DUI arrest story, Utah Senate Majority Leader Sheldon Killpack was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence on Friday, January 15. The next day, Killpack resigned from the Utah Senate and there is now a scheduled meeting for Saturday, January 23 where the Republican Party will nominate a replacement.

"My heart weighs heavy. I have a tremendous amount of respect for the legislative process, my legislative colleagues and for my constituents. At this time the Legislature would be a distraction from what is most important and, frankly, I find that I have become a distraction to the Legislature," Killpack said. "In light of that, I have decided to tender my resignation as majority leader and as a Utah state senator, effective immediately."

Ironically, a drunken driver killed Killpack's father when he was a teenager and the senator also had supported and sponsored drunken-driving measures. Killpack is also part of the LDS Church, a strong opponent of alcohol.

Killpack was stopped just after midnight on Friday by a Utah Highway Patrol officer who noticed the vehicle driving erratically and said later detected a "strong odor of alcohol". Killpack performed a series of field sobriety tests but refused to take a breath test and was subsequently arrested. A warrant was then issued to take a blood test and he was booked into the Salt Lake City County Jail at 2:45 a.m. and was released about 2 hours later.
As this case clearly shows, a DUI arrest and conviction can have devastating effects on a person's life. Not only are DUI arrests and convictions a matter of public record, they can also have consequences that can tarnish a person's reputation for years to come. Some of the consequences include; community service, alcohol school, probation, fines and even jail time.
An experienced Los Angeles DUI defense team can help avoid these consequences with an effective defense strategy that will get rid of or reduce the consequences associated with a DUI.

In order to properly defend yourself against a DUI arrest or charge in court you need an experienced Los Angeles DUI defense team. The experienced Los Angeles DUI defense team at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP has over 50 years of courtroom experience and can help develop an effective defense against your DUI charge. If you have been charged with a DUI, contact the Los Angeles DUI defense 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 with a Los Angeles DUI.