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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.

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.

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.

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.

When a Los Angeles DUI charge is coupled with other criminal charges or past convictions, it can complicate any DUI Court process.  A Los Angeles DUI charge by itself is a serious matter, and while a qualified Los Angeles DUI defense attorney can help clear such a case, related charges make it that much more difficult.  Recently, a former NBA player received a DUI charge related to a January 5th incident. 

Former professional basketball standout Jayson Williams was charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) earlier this month after he careened off a highway and into a tree in New York City.  According to police reports, Williams veered across four lanes of oncoming traffic around 3:15 in the morning on January 5th.  Williams reportedly told police that he had been sitting in the passenger's seat at the time of the accident and that the car's driver had fled the scene.  Witnesses, however, refuted the statement, saying they had not seen anyone leave or enter the car.  Williams was taken to a nearby hospital where he was treated for a minor fracture in the neck as well as several cuts to his face.  Williams refused to undergo breath analysis testing, leaving police in the case to request blood samples from the hospital to later determine his blood alcohol concentration.  Williams has yet to enter a plea and is facing up to one year in jail.

It has been a rough decade for Williams.  In 2002, he was charged with murder after a shotgun he was showing several friends went off and killed his driver, Costas Christofi.  Witnesses to the incident testified that Williams initially placed the shotgun in the victim's hands and told them to lie to the police.  Williams' 2004 trial ended in mistrial and another hearing has yet to be scheduled.  Last year, his wife filed for divorce, then police had to use a stun gun to subdue him after a friend claimed he was acting suicidal.  Williams' father also died last November. 

While Williams' DWI incident occurred in New York, Los Angeles laws are very strict in regards to drinking and driving.  If, like Williams, a driver refused to submit to chemical testing for blood alcohol  content, he or she would automatically have their license suspended and such a refusal can, in some cases, be considered an admission of guilt.  Factors such as the speed someone was driving before being pulled over or getting into an accident can also affect the type and length of punishment someone would receive in the case of a conviction.  Repeat DUI offenders are also likely to spend significant time in prison and have their driving privileges revoked for longer periods of time. 

If you have received a Los Angeles DUI charge, call the attorneys at Kestenbaum, Eisner &  Gorin, LLP today.  Our attorneys have a combined 50 years in courtroom experience in successfully defending against DUI charges and we will fight for you.

A Los Angeles DUI arrest can be a devastating event in a person's life. Not only are the court costs and possible fines staggering, a conviction can also end up on your criminal record for a long time. Plenty of times, Los Angeles DUI defendants are not aware of their rights and what they can do to ensure that they are given a fair trial with admissible evidence present at the time of the trial.

Recently, the Massachusetts Supreme Court solidified DUI defendant rights by requiring two breath samples be taken during the course of a DUI arrest. This ensures that the breath test machine is functioning correctly and only the lower reading is admissible in court. By law, the higher reading is inadmissible as the second test is put in place to make sure that the machine is functioning, not as a way to bring further evidence to the trial.

Like Massachusetts, California has several laws that protect DUI defendant rights, but many are unaware of them. An experienced and professional Los Angeles DUI defense attorney team is knowledgeable in these laws and can help defend your rights in court.

There are several different options that a defense team can pursue in order defend a client accused of a Los Angeles DUI including; 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 a host of other defenses.

If you have been arrested for a Los Angeles DUI, you should call an experienced Los Angeles DUI defense attorney team that knows the laws surrounding DUI arrests and your rights. You should never tell a police officer more information that is needed, that is a surefire way to incriminate yourself. After a DUI arrest, the best option you have is to contact a Los Angeles DUI defense team that can devise a strategy to protect you in court if a conviction arises.

The experienced and knowledgeable Los Angeles DUI defense team at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP has more than 50 years of courtroom experience and is well versed in the Los Angeles laws surrounding DUI arrests and defendant rights. We can create an effective strategy that can help you avoid a DUI conviction or lessen the severity of the consequences associated with a DUI conviction. Contact us 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.

Unfortunately, some crimes involve luck (whether good or bad) and any Los Angeles DUI defense attorney will tell you that having bad luck in your life is not good.  For example, a man drove into an Orange County jail early Sunday morning and was arrested on suspicion of a Los Angeles area DUI after a small altercation with a police officer.

According to Lt. Janet Lonich of the Orange County Sheriff's Department, Matthew Van McDaniel, 25, drove a late-model Mercedes Benz through the front gate of the James A. Musick jail in Irvine at around 2:05 a.m.

McDaniel then proceeded to exit the vehicle, but left it in drive and it hit a tree inside of the jail, according to Lonich. After the car hit the tree, McDaniel got into "a little physical altercation" with an officer, leaving the officer with small cuts and bruises.

McDaniel was then arrested on suspicion of DUI, assault on a police officer, resisting arrest and unspecified weapons charges. No one was seriously hurt in the incident and neither the jail nor gates were damaged.

If convicted, McDaniel faces a slew of consequences that can have a serious effect on his record that can affect future employment, housing and loans, obtaining a professional license and more aspects of his life. These are common areas of life that can be severely affected when someone is convicted of a felony in California, including for a DUI conviction.

A Los Angeles DUI can have life-altering consequences that can include community service, fines, jail time, alcohol school and probation. There are, however, several ways that an experienced Los Angeles DUI defense team can help combat these consequences with an effective defense strategy in place.

In order to properly defend yourself against a Los Angeles DUI charge in court you need an experienced Los Angeles DUI defense team. There are several routes that a defense team can take to defend a client accused of a DUI including; 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.

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.

Los Angeles drink driving crimes are no laughing matter; they land many individuals behind bars and paying hefty fines they could have avoided.  A skilled Los Angeles drunk driving defense attorney may be able to help those accused of a DUI, by providing experienced legal representation. 

While the general public may think that celebrities and professional athletes are rarely convicted of Los Angeles drunk driving offense, the opposite is true.  Many high profile individuals find themselves facing charges that lead to loss of license and much more.

New Orleans' Saints football star Bobby McCray was arrested this past Tuesday on suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI).  Police report that they spotted McCray speeding around 4:30 in the morning in New Orleans and immediately pulled him over.  McCray refused to take a breath analysis test to determine his blood alcohol content.  Along with charges of driving while intoxicated, McCray was arrested for careless operation of a motor vehicle, speeding and not having his vehicle registration in the car.  McCray was released later that morning around 7 a.m.  While Louisiana state law does allow a person suspected of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol to refuse to take a breath test, though such a refusal results in the automatic one-year suspension of the suspect's license. 

While McCray's DWI incident occurred in New Orleans, the City of Angeles does have similar laws regarding Los Angeles drunk driving or driving while under the influence of drugs.  Los Angeles has what are called "implied consent" laws, which mean that by applying for a California state driver's license, you are automatically consenting to chemical testing if a Los Angeles law enforcement officer pulls you over on suspicion of DUI or DWI.   You can still refuse to take a chemical test if you are pulled over, but the officer on the scene must warn you that you will have your license suspended for up to one year.  In fact, if the officer at the scene does not warn you of the consequences of refusing to submit to chemical testing, a skilled Los Angeles DUI attorney may be able to help you get your driver's license reinstated more quickly because you were not warned of your rights or the consequences of your actions. 

If you have been charged with driving under the influence or Los Angeles drunk driving, call the attorneys at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP today at 877-781-1570 .  Our attorneys have a combined 50 years of courtroom experience in battling DUI and DWI charges.  Let us defend you.