Law Office of Jonathan Franklin: Blood Alcohol

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Friday, November 21, 2014

#DUI #Checkpoints for the Weekend of Nov 22-23, 2014 from Your #DefenseAttorney

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

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Sunday, November 23, 2014 Saturation Patrol
Los Angeles Foothill Area 5pm - 1am
Los Angeles, Southwest Area 5pm - 1am

Stay Safe Out There - If You Need Help just Give Me a Call!

To schedule a free consultation and learn how we can help you, contact Beverly Hills DUI Attorney Jonathan Franklin today.
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Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin
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Friday, November 21, 2014

City of Orange Katella just East of Hwy 55 8pm - 3am

Inglewood, city limits 9pm - 3am

Irvine Culver Dr and Barranca Pkwy 8pm - 2am

Lake Forest 7pm - 3am

Los Angeles Olympic Blvd and Blaine St

Mission Viejo 7pm - 3am

Ontario Inland Empire Mountain Ave and G St

Rancho Santa Margarita 7pm - 3am

Sacramento North

San Bernardino southwest district 6pm - 2am

San Diego, Escondido

San Jose City Limits 8pm - 2am

Ventura County 8pm - 3am

Whittier city limits 7:30pm - 2:30am

Saturday, November 22, 2014
Bakersfieldat Ming Ave and Scarlet Oak Blvd
Hollywood North, Lankershim Blvd and Kittridge St 8pm - 1am
Los Angeles, Huntington Park at State St and Florence Ave
Los Angeles South-Central north of Westmont
Los Angeles, Slauson Ave and Vermont Ave 7pm - 12am
Los Angeles, Western Ave and 3rd Street 8pm - 1am
Ans Diego, Chula Vista H St and 805 Fwy
Stockton 6pm - 2am

Monday, September 22, 2014

Can I Be #Arrested for #Buzzed Driving? Find Out What this #DefenseAttorney Can Do for You

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

You may have viewed the growing number of public service announcements pushing the message that buzz driving is the same thing as drinking and driving. For many viewers this is confusing. What really is buzzed driving? Can you really get arrested for buzzed drinking and driving? When it comes to drinking alcohol and driving, how much alcohol is too much?

What is buzz driving?

“Buzzed driving” is basically defined as driving while intoxicated. However, the intoxication level may not be over the legal limit to be considered driving drunk under the California Vehicle Code. Drinking enough alcohol to give you a buzz may possibly cause impairment, however, the impairment may not be enough to cause you to receive a DUI charge under the per se statute, California Vehicle Statute 23152(b). It may fall under another section, California Vehicle Section 23152(a), if the level of impairment is affecting your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

The Legal Limit in the U.S.

The legal limit for intoxication varies according to the driver’s age and occupation. For instance, if you are a commercial driver, the legal limit is 0.04 percent. There are two limits for individuals under 21 years old according to state law. It’s either:

•0.02 percent.

•Zero tolerance. This refers to an individual not have any alcohol in his or her bloodstream.

Otherwise, the legal limit is under a 0.08 percent.

California Law Regarding Buzz Driving and DUI

California’s primary DUI is defined in the vehicle code section 23152. It is illegal to drive while under the influence of alcohol when your blood alcohol concentration level is at 0.08 percent or higher.

The second part of that law pertains to buzzed driving. According to the law, it is also illegal for anyone under the influence of any alcohol to operate a motor vehicle. A driver can be stopped by police and arrested for drinking and driving even if he or she is buzzed.

Wet Reckless Charge

If you’ve been charged with DUI for being buzzed while driving, there is a possibility you can be plead to a lesser charge. The plea is called “wet reckless.” A wet reckless plea means you were driving recklessly because you had alcohol in your bloodstream. Essentially you plead guilty to having alcohol in your system while you were driving. However, you contend that you were not under the influence of alcohol.

For many individuals arrested for buzzed driving, a wet reckless plea can get their initial DUI charge reduced. Yes, there are still penalties for a wet reckless conviction. However, they are not as severe as DUI penalties.

If you’ve been arrested for DUI, you have legal options. To learn more about those defense options, contact the Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin today. As a former prosecutor, Jonathan Franklin knows both sides of a DUI case. Thus, he’ll aggressive defend you against a DUI charge, whether it is negotiating a favorable plea agreement or taking your case to trial. Contact the team at the Law Office of Jonathan Franklin today.

Stay Safe Out There - If You Need Help just Give Me a Call!

To schedule a free consultation and learn how we can help you, contact Beverly Hills DUI Attorney Jonathan Franklin today.

http://lawofficesofjonathanfranklin.blogspot.com/

Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin
Open Evenings and Weekends this Summer
Call Us Now (310) 273-9600
http://www.jonathanfranklinlaw.com

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Blood #Alcohol Concentration and When Your Levels are Over the Legal Limit

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

In the State of California, an alcohol level of .08 percent is considered over the legal limit. Even if you feel okay and just a little buzzed after having a few drinks, you still need to hand your keys over to a designated driver. Keep in mind that what registers as .08 percent for one person may register lower or higher for someone else. Factors like your weight and the amount of time passed since your last drink come into play.

Blood Alcohol ConcentrationFor those under the age of 21, a BAC of over .01 percent is over the legal limit. This basically means you can’t have any traces of alcohol whatsoever. For drivers of commercial vehicles, the limit is .04 percent. Remember, however, that these are just numbers; common sense is the best indicator of whether you have had one too many drinks. Also watch out for your buddies and gauge whether they have had too many drinks to safely get behind the wheel. Don’t be afraid to step up and take the keys away from your friend if you have to. Taking a passive stance could cause irreversible regret should something happen on the road as a result of impaired judgment.

Nevertheless, if you have been pulled over and arrested on suspicion of DUI, you should contact a Beverley Hills DUI attorney. There are circumstances that could potentially work in your favor, such as if the breathalyzer was administered incorrectly. Even if the evidence is overwhelmingly against you, your lawyer can still be of valuable assistance in other areas, such as arranging for a plea bargain deal or arguing on your behalf for a sentence reduction.

Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin
Open Evenings and Weekends this Summer
Call Us Now (310) 273-9600
http://www.jonathanfranklinlaw.com