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Thursday, December 11, 2014

#DUI #CHECKPOINTS & Patrols NOW through the 31st from #DefenseAttorney Jonathan Franklin Here they are!

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

Updated throughout

If You find Yourself on the other side of the Law

Keep my number handy!

CALL ME (310) 273-9600

Friday, December 26
West Los Angeles Area from 7 P.M. to 3 A.M.

Saturday, December 27
Foothill Area at Osborne Street and Laurel Canyon Boulevard from 8 P.M. to 1 A.M.
Newton Area at Florence Avenue and Broadway from 8 P.M. to 1 A.M.
North Hollywood Area at Victory Boulevard and Bellaire Avenue from 8 P.M. to 1 A.M.
Harbor Area from 5 P.M. to 1 A.M.

Wednesday, December 31
Pacific Area at Lincoln Boulevard and Maxella Avenue from 9 P.M. to 2 A.M.

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

Thursday, December 11

•    DUI Saturation Patrol in Hollywood Area from 7 P.M. to 3 A.M.
Friday, December 12
Citrus Heights
Coachella Ave and Calhoun St
Garden Grove, 9p, - 3am
Gilroy
Long Beach near Cherry Ave and 405 Fwy
Lompoc 7pm - 3am
Los Angeles, Bellflower
Los Angeles, Lakewood 6pm - 2am
Menifee, City Limits 6:30pm - 2am
Modesto 8:30pm - 3:30am
Newport Beach, City Limits 8pm - 2am
Palm Springs, Inland Empire 9pm - 2:30am
Placentia 8pm - 2am
San Bernardino, 6pm - 2am
San Luis Obispo
San Rafael 6pm - 2:30am
Tustin Yorba St and First St
Ventura, City Limits 8pm - 3am
•    DUI/Driver License Checkpoint in Olympic Area at Western Avenue and 8th Street from 8 P.M. to 1 A.M.
•    DUI/Driver License Checkpoint in Van Nuys Area at Ventura Boulevard and Columbus Avenue from 8 P.M. to 1 A.M.
•    DUI Saturation Patrol in Central Bureau from 5 P.M. to 1 A.M.
•    DUI Saturation Patrol in Mission Area from 5 P.M. to 1 A.M.
Saturday, December 13
Anaheim at Harbor Blvd and Palma Ave 7pm - 3am
Bakersfield at Truxtun Ave and Chester Ave

Concord

•    DUI/Driver License Checkpoint in Hollywood Area at Sunset Boulevard and Genesee Avenue from 9 P.M. to 2 A.M.
DUI saturation patrol Newport Beach Police officers will hit the streets tonight.•    DUI Saturation Patrol in 77th Street Area from 5 P.M. to 1 A.M.
Sunday, December 14
•    DUI/Driver License Checkpoint in Southwest Area at La Brea Avenue and Coliseum Street from 7 P.M. to 12 A.M.
•    DUI Saturation Patrol in Harbor Area from 12 P.M. to 8 P.M.
Thursday, December 18
Central Bureau from 4 P.M. to 12 A.M.
Hollywood Area from 7 P.M. to 3 A.M.
Lynwood 6pm - 2am
Los Angeles County 6pm - 2am
Salinas 6pm - 2am
Friday, December 19Atascadero, city limits 6pm - 1:30am
elk Grove
Glendale 7pm - 1:30am
Hawthrone 8pm - 4am
Hollywood Area at Sunset Boulevard and Orange Grove Avenue from 9 P.M. to 2 A.M.Huntington Beach 7pm - 3am
Imperial Beach
Irvine at Jamboree Rd and Michelson Dr 8pm - 2am
La Habra 9:30pm - 3am
Los Angeles, Central Area at Figueroa Street and 9th Street from 9 P.M. to 2 A.M.
Los Angeles, Vermonr Ave and 5th Street 8pm - 1am
Malibu 7pm - 3am
Oceanside 8pm - 3am
Olympic Area at Vermont Avenue at 5th Street from 8 P.M. to 1 A.M.
Paramount, City limits 6pm - 2am
Redondo Beach 7pm - 2:30am
San Bernardino 6pm - 2am
Santa Clarita 6pm - 2am
San Diego, Oceanside 9pm - 3amSanta Maria 6pm - 3am
Santa Monica 7pm - 3am
Seal Beach 1st Street and PCH 6pm - 3am
Whittier 7:30pm - 3am
Saturday, December 20
77th Street Area at Central Avenue and 81st Street from 7 P.M. to 12 A.M.
Southeast Area at Manchester Avenue and Denver Avenue from 7 P.M. to 12 A.M.
Mission Area at Woodman Avenue and Osborne Street from 8 P.M. to 1 A.M.
Sunday, December 21
Hollenbeck Area from 12 P.M. to 8 P.M.
North Hollywood Area from 5 P.M. to 1 A.M.

Saturday, October 11, 2014

How to #Avoid Being #Raped by a #FakeCop - On The Rise

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

Unfortunately, being hassled or, worse, sexually assaulted by a fake cop happens often enough that the Corona Police Department is giving citizens tips on how to protect themselves from this scourge.

The department is responding to the latest case, which happened sometime last month: A woman says she was pulled over and assaulted by a 6 foot, 1 inch 30-something man who was in a dark vehicle with a red spotlight.

According to police, ...

... the attack by a man in a uniform, but without clear police markings, happened about 2:30 a.m. on Railroad Avenue near Sheridan Street in Corona:

The suspect directed the female to drive a short distance to a dark street where he forcibly assaulted her inside his vehicle.

Fox 11 News reported that another area witness reported seeing a similar police impersonator in a blue, patrol-style vehicle Sept. 7.

According to a Corona police statement, here's what you can to protect yourselves from creeps like this:

•   Check if the police officer is in a marked police vehicle.
•   See if the officer is in uniform. If the officer is not in uniform, request a uniformed officer.
•   Remember, that if you really doubt the identity of someone trying to pull you over, you should proceed to a well-let, busy place such as a gas station, fast food place, convenience store, or police station. While doing so, turn on your four way flashers to notify the officer that you are aware he or she is trying to pull you over.
•   Check if they have a badge.
•   Ask for identification. Police carry identification clearly identifying them and their agency.
•   Call 911 if you believe it’s a fake.

Nothing's foolproof when it comes to safety, but this is a start.

Oh, and if you think you might know who that suspect with a "large build" is, detectives want to hear from you: 951-279-3623.

Source.... LaWeekly

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

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Is #LegalLimit of 0.08 % High Enough? The National #Traffic #Safety Board Wants It Lower

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

There is no denying the fact that the past 70 years has seen a huge change in how police and the public view driving under the influence. Numerous private organizations, government agencies and lawmakers have focused on DUI laws. For instance, in California a blood alcohol concentration, or BAC, of 0.08 percent or higher falls within the DUI statute. Drivers at or above 0.08 BAC are typically arrested for DUI. This shift has helped decrease alcohol-related vehicle accidents across the country. However, it has also caused a rise in the number of DUI arrests.

For the National Traffic Safety Board, or NTSB, has continuously pushed for a lower legal limit. It wants every state to adopt a legal limit of 0.05 percent for drivers who are over 21 years old. It’s an effort that started more than one year ago.

Many states, including California, are hesitant to lower the legal limit. California already lowered the legal limit once. In 1990, the legal limit was lowered from 0.10 percent to the current limit. In fact, South Carolina officials publically disagreed with the NTSB’s attempts to lower the legal limit.

California Drivers Can Be Arrested for BAC Levels Less than 0.08 Percent

Police in the state are already allowed to arrest drivers for DUI even with a BAC level under 0.08 percent. Although the NTSB wants the lower limit to apply in all situations, California only applies this policy in certain situations. For example, if an officer believes a driver is significantly impaired to drive. However, his or her BAC is under 0.08 percent. The officer can arrest the driver for DUI. Here are some other instances:

•People who drive commercial vehicles such as trucks can be arrested if they have a BAC of 0.04 percent or higher.

•A driver 21 years old or younger can be charged with DUI. His or her BAC must be at least 0.01 percent.

Arrests over the Legal Limit

Majority of states are enacting DUI laws for BAC levels at 0.12 to 0.15 percent or higher. This makes lowering the legal BAC limit unnecessary. In some instances, drivers who have a chemical breath or blood test that registers a higher BAC level may face enhanced, harsher penalties. Yet, advocates are still continuing to push for a lower limit to set a message that drinking and driving is not tolerated.

Although the battle over lowering the legal DUI continues, Californians should be aware of a few things. They can be arrested, charged and penalized for a DUI even if their BAC levels are under 0.08 percent. Also, the Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin is available to help anyone facing a DUI charge. We will aggressive defend and protect your rights and your future. Call today for a free consultation. It is the first step in your efforts to successfully resolve your matter.

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

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Why #Police #Mistaken Bad #Driving for #DUI

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

Have you ever notice an individual speeding, rolling through a stop sign or swerving while driving? It’s easy to assume that the driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. That is not always a true assumption. He or she may just be a poor driver. In fact, there are several types of poor driving behavior that are unrelated to drinking alcohol or consuming drugs. Yet, they are as dangerous—maybe even more dangerous—than driving under the influence, or DUI.

Here are several examples of poor driving that can be mistaken for DUI:

Distracted Driving

There is no doubt you’ve heard about distracted driving. There are commercials and public service announcements devoted to this type of poor driving because of the increase in smartphone and cellphone use. Distracted driving has become more dangerous than driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

A study conducted by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, or VTTI, showed how likely drivers are to be involved in a car accident. The study revealed drivers were 23 times more likely to be involved in a crash who texted while driving.

Why? Any time a driver’s mental, manual or visual attention is taken off the driving task it leads to the same drunk driving behavior. Police may stop a driver under the belief that a traffic violation occurred and the driver was intoxicated, when in reality the driver was distracted and not paying attention to the road.

Mechanical Failure

Faulty steering, brake or another type of mechanical vehicle malfunction can cause a driver to lose control of his or her vehicle. Also, mechanical failure can cause erratic driving patterns or even car accidents. An investigation may show that a driver’s behavior was not caused by alcohol or drugs, but his or her defective vehicle or vehicle part.

Fatigued Driving

Driving while tired has similar effects of driving while under the influence. An individual may be unable to focus on driving. For instance, he or she may swerve in or out of her or his own lane. There is also a chance of the driver falling asleep while driving and causing a car accident.

A recent study conducted in Australian found that sober drivers kept awake for more than a 24-hour period actually drove worse than drunk drivers. The study also found that there was basically no difference between chronic and acute sleep loss. They both can severely impair a person’s driving abilities.

Carelessness

Of course, no driver is perfect. A simple careless act or mistake could cause an assumption that a driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. You may be accused of drunk driving. However, your blood alcohol concentration, or BAC, wasn’t high enough to fall within California’s 0.08 percent or more per se statute. Your carelessness or simple negligence may be to blame.

The Seriousness of a DUI Arrest

You may be pulled over and arrested for DUI. However, your driving mistakes have nothing to do with consuming alcohol or drugs.

Bad driving may result in a traffic violation like running a red light or texting while driving. These violations are punishable only with fines and points added to your driving record. A DUI is more serious and nothing to take lightly.

In California, DUI is either a felony or misdemeanor depending on the circumstances involved. If you are convicted, you could face prison or jail time, depending on the facts of the case. This is addition to probation, community service, court fees and fines you may also pay.

If you are accused of DUI, it’s time to start fighting. You may know that you were not drunk. However, the prosecution is determined to prove otherwise. Contact the Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin to start resolving your DUI

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

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

What a #California #Prosecutor Doesn't Want You to Know about Your #DUI Case

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

After a driving under the influence arrest, you probably feel hopeless. You believe the police have so much evidence against you that you’ll have to plead guilty or face a conviction. You think that the prosecutor has a slam dunk case against you. Remember this: You’ve only been arrested and/or charged with DUI. You’re not convicted of any crime. There are four other things to remember about your DUI arrest and/or charge:

• You do not have to plead guilty.
• You can challenge the DUI charge.
• You can hire a DUI defense lawyer to fight for and protect your legal rights.

There are facts that a prosecutor does not what you to know that could change the outcome of your case in your favor.

Here is the information a prosecutor may not want you to know:

The Police Can Damage the State’s Case by Making an Arrest without Cause

According to the U.S. Constitution, a police officer must have reasonable suspicion or probable cause to:

• Conduct a traffic stop.
• Start a DUI investigation.

In other words, running a red light or weaving in and out of your lane are types of potential infractions that an officer may try to rely on to justify the stop over your vehicle and subsequent DUI investigation. An officer cannot stop you just to ask you a question or because he or she thinks you look drunk.

Field Sobriety Tests Aren’t Always Accurate

Field sobriety tests are hyped up to be mistake proof. They are allegedly so easy that a sober person can complete them flawlessly. Do not believe the hype. Field sobriety tests are not always accurate or simple to complete. There are many reasons why someone would fail one or all of the field sobriety tests and not be drunk. For instance, a clumsy person could fail the walk and turn field sobriety test. There are other reasons why these tests are not always accurate like a:

• Medical condition you have.
• Police officer’s inability to provide correct, specific instructions.
• High heeled shoes.
• Physical inability to perform one or more of the field sobriety tests.

Breath Tests are Just as Inaccurate as Field Sobriety Tests

The government brags about how accurate the chemical testing such as Breathalyzers are that there is a penalty for not taking the test. What a prosecutor does not want you to know is that certain things can make a Breathalyzer inaccurate. In other words, your blood alcohol concentration, or BAC, is not near, at or above the legal limit. Also, there can be a margin or error that can be factored into the equation in an effort to ascertain your correct BAC. Here are the things that causes a Breathalyzer to produce a false high reading:

• Your diet.
• Various foods.
• Amount of food in your stomach.
• Mouthwash you used.

Obtain Representation for Your DUI Charge

You were arrested for DUI and you have a right to be represented by a defense attorney. At the Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin, you will find the representation you need to aggressively defend yourself.

The team of lawyers at the Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin know how to use the secrets that prosecutors don’t want anyone to know to their advantage. Whether it is challenging the chemical tests or the reason why you were stopped, the goal is simple. Get your case resolved successfully, whether it is reduced, dismissed, settled favorably through a negotiated plea agreement or with a not guilty verdict after a trial.

For a free consultation with Beverly Hills Criminal Lawyer Jonathan Franklin, contact us at 310.273.9600

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

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

Friday, September 19, 2014

#DUI #CHECKPOINTS for Saturday, September 20, 2014 for CA.

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

Checkpoints for California September 19 - 20, 2014

Keep Checking Back as this page will be UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND!

Saturday September 20, 2014
Carlsbad 7pm - ? Carlsbad Blvd and Cherry St
Escondido at Valley Pkwy and La Terraza
Huntington Beach at Main St and Utica Ave.
Murrieta, InlandEmpire 7pm - 3am at Clinton Keith Rd
Northridge at Lassen St and ZelzahPerris at Perris Blvd and Rider Sr
Visalia 9pm - 3am

Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin
Open Evenings and Weekends this Summer
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Friday September 19, 2014

Bakersfield at Oak St and Truxtun Ave.

Hawthorne at Crenshaw and 132nd St

Hollywood North at Lankershin Blvd and Archwood St

Lake Elsinore, Inland Empire, Riverside, 8pm - 2am Collier Ave

Lancaster at Ave K and Elm Ave.

Pasadena 7pm - 3am at Fair Oaks and Mountain

Placentia 8pm - 2am Chapan Ave and Placentis Ave.

Sacramento 6pm - ?

Sacramento North 10pm - 3am

San Jose 7pm - 1am

San Rafael

Santa Barbara Goleta within city limits 7pm - 3:30am

Whittier within City Limits 7:30pm - 2:30am at Whittier Blvd and Philadelphia St.

Woodland Police in Yolo County

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

Monday, September 8, 2014

The Reliability of #Breathalyzer Tests in a #DUI Case

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

Breathalyzer Tests in a DUI Case
In California, as in most states, a BAC of .08 percent is considered above the legal limit. BAC is determined through a breathalyzer test. However, what most people don’t know is that these tests are not always reliable especially if they are not administered appropriately.

Most people are aware of their ability to refuse a breathalyzer test. However, what you must know is that California follows an implied consent law. This means that when you applied for your driver’s license, you also automatically consent to a breathalyzer test in the event that you are pulled over. By refusing the test, you can expect a $125 fine and a one year license suspension.

A BAC test is given at the time of the arrest, and the officer may either administer a breath or blood test. A urine test is a third option that may or may not be available. The thing about these tests is that they must be administered with precision. Leaving any steps out can hinder the reliability of the results.

All tests come with a field manual that outline the steps that must be followed. The steps are there for a reason, and if any of them are left out, then the validity of the results may come into question. Hollywood DUI attorneys are familiar with the field manuals and can use it to their advantage if there is reason to believe the arresting officer failed to follow test procedures by the book. This has been used many times by defense lawyers to have their client’s DUI case dismissed.

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

Friday, September 5, 2014

#Checkpoints DUI in CA. for Sept 6-13 with Info: "Positive Outcome in #DUI Cases"

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND, so check back often ALOT MORE TO COME!

Saturday, September 6, 2014
Bakersfield unknown times and location ?pm - ?am
Concord unknown location 9pm - 3:30am
Fontana unknown location 7pm - 3am
LaVergne, at Waldron Rd and Murfreesboro Rd 10:00pm - 11:30pm
LaVergne, at Waldron Rd and Murfreesboro Rd Midnight - 1:30am
LaVergne, at Waldron Rd and Murfreesboro Rd Patrols 6pm - 2am
North Long Beach 7pm - 3am
San Diego at Centre City Way and Decatur Way ?pm - ?am

Friday September 12, 2014
Compton unknown location 6pm - 2am

Saturday September 13, 2014
Garden Grove unknown location 9pm - 3am

Jonathan Franklin is a dynamic law firm providing aggressive criminal and DUI defense to clients throughout the Southern California area. This year saw a major, 14 percent drop in the number of DUI arrests compared to 2013. Save a Life, Don't Drink and Drive!

Information on DUI
If you are arrested in California for DUI (called DWI in other states), a series of legal events begins that can result in a jail sentence, a fine, and the suspension of your driver’s license. If you have already been convicted for drunk driving, the penalties for DUI increase. It is essential that you are represented by experienced counsel who can successfully deal with the various issues growing out of the arrest. In California, a person charged with DUI will have their license confiscated by the arresting officer. You will be given a piece of paper that functions as a temporary license. Your temporary license should indicate that your license will be suspended within 30 days unless you schedule a DMV hearing to resolve the matter. You have only 10 days after your arrest to schedule a DMV hearing. You will also have an opportunity to enter a pre-trial motion to suppress evidence or dismiss the charges against you if an officer failed to follow proper procedure or stopped your car without reasonable suspicion.

The Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin has helped numerous clients face and overcome the challenges that a DUI arrest presents. Contact us at 310.273.9600 to schedule your free consultation. We may be able to help you.

After a DUI Arrest in Los Angeles
We represent clients in drunk-driving cases, including:
First-time DUI
Felony DUI
DUI with injuries
Driver’s license suspension and restoration
Hit-and-run
Traffic violations

If you are a student at UCLA, USC, or any other local college or university, an underage DUI arrest can affect your ability to get a driver’s license and create other complications for you. If marijuana is found in your car as well, a drug possession conviction could affect your eligibility for financial aid. We can review your situation and case and discuss how best to resolve your underage or drug possession charge.

Achieving a Positive Outcome in DUI Cases in Los Angeles
Just because your breath or blood-alcohol tested .08 or above does not mean that conviction on the charge is a certainty. There may be procedural, mechanical, or biological factors on which a successful defense can be based. For example, the police may have made an improper stop. The breath or blood test may not have been conducted correctly. Or, the breath testing machine may not have been in proper working order.

The Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin will thoroughly investigate all of these factors and conduct a vigorous defense. Possible outcomes in this situation might include dismissal of the charge, a reduction of the charge, or victory at trial.

An Experienced Plea Negotiator – Los Angeles DUI
In some DUI cases, however, a trial may not be the best solution. It may be better to negotiate a plea agreement that enables you to move forward in your life without the expense or risk of a trial. Criminal defense attorney Jonathan Franklin is a former prosecutor and an experienced negotiator. He has a record of success in negotiating and obtaining reduced charges and mitigated penalties for clients in the Los Angeles and the Southern California area. When it is appropriate, he will seek such an outcome for you and present you with all of your options.

To schedule your free initial consultation with the Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin,contact us at 310.273.9600. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day.

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

More Information for You:
DUI: http://www.jonathanfranklinlaw.com/dui.html
DUI Penalties: http://www.jonathanfranklinlaw.com/dui-penalties.html
First Time DUI: http://www.jonathanfranklinlaw.com/first-time-dui.html
Second Offense DUI: http://www.jonathanfranklinlaw.com/second-offense-dui.html
Felony DUI: http://www.jonathanfranklinlaw.com/felony-dui.html
Breathalyzer, Blood, Urine, and Field Sobriety Tests: http://www.jonathanfranklinlaw.com/breathalyzer-blood-urine-and-field-sobriety-tests-2.html
Administrative Hearing: http://www.jonathanfranklinlaw.com/administrative-hearing-2.html
For More Articles Visit: http://www.jonathanfranklinlaw.com

Friday Sept 5, 2014Bakersfield unknown times and location
6p, - 2am Glendale unknown location
9pm - 3am Inglewood, at Praire Ave and Manchester
?p, - ?am Malibu at PCH and Webb Way
Oalmdale at E Ave. and 20th St E
Ontario Inland Empire at Mission Blvd and Palmetto Ave.
Petaluma Sonoma Mountain Pkwy and Corona Rd.
7pm - 3am Riverside Co., Coachella city limits
7:30pm Sacramento, Bruceville Rd and Imagination Pkwy
San Berardino Inland Empire at N.E, St and Victoria St
Santa Ana at Broadway and 4rh St
9pm - 3am Visalia, unknown location

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Don't Suffer Let Me Help You with Your Driver’s #License #Suspension #DUI

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

After a drunk driving arrest, you may think that your most important task is the recovery of your vehicle. While that is an important step in getting your life back to normal, your troubles have just begun. You face some tough decisions about your legal representation.

A DUI arrest triggers two legal actions-a criminal DUI charge and an administrative proceeding that will likely result in a driver’s license suspension. You will need a Driver’s License Suspension Lawyer who can address both problems.

The Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin is an experienced DUI / drunk driving defense and criminal defense law firm. We represent clients in both the criminal proceedings and driver’s license suspension and restoration actions, including those involving commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs).

Contact us at 310.273.9600 to schedule your free consultation. Our goal is to help you deal successfully with both the criminal defense and the DMV aspects of your DUI arrest.

Do Not Delay Hiring a Beverly Hills Drunk Driving Defense Attorney

Following a DUI arrest, you have 10 days in which to request a DMV hearing regarding your driver’s license. If you do not ask for a hearing, you will get an automatic license suspension. Attorney Jonathan Franklin has extensive experience representing clients in both the criminal proceedings and in the driver’s license hearing related to a DUI arrest.

Our firm may be able to prevent your driver’s license suspension. If not, we will seek to help you obtain a temporary driver’s license that will enable you to go to and from work and perform other necessary tasks.

Driver’s License Restoration

The California Department of Motor Vehicles does not automatically restore your driver’s license. You have to ask for it and demonstrate to their satisfaction that you deserve your license. The Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin can also seek the full restoration of your driver’s license following a DUI conviction or a license suspension for traffic violations.

For a free consultation with the Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin, contact us at 310.273.9600. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day.

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, August 22, 2014

#Checkpoints for Aug 28 - Sept 1, 2014 #DUI #DRUGS #UPDATED

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

UPDATED THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER 1st

Here are the DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols during the campaign period

Thursday, August 28, 2014
6pm - 1am Bellflower, Ca.
8pm-2am Fullerton, Ca.
7pm - 3am Los Angeles, Ca. Olympic area
Long Beach, Ca.
6pm - Midnight Monday at San Fernando Valley, Antelope Valley to Alhambra, Santa Clarita to Santa Fe Springs and Beach Communities

Friday, August 29, 2014
7pm-2am Morgan Hill, Ca.
Moreno Valley
8pm - 2am Los Angeles, Ca. Vermont Ave & 6th St
8pm - 2am Los Angeles, Ca. North Hills, Roscoe Blvd. & Gloria Ave
10pm - 4am Los Angeles, Ca. Figueroa St & 9th St
Riverside Co, Jurupa Valley
6pm - Midnight Monday at San Fernando Valley, Antelope Valley to Alhambra, Santa Clarita to Santa Fe Springs and Beach Communities

Saturday, August 30, 2014
7pm - 1am Los Angeles, Ca. Wilmington, Avalon Blvd & Opp St
8pm - 2am Los Angeles, Ca. Sunset Blvd & Laveta Terrace
8pm - 2am Los Angeles, Ca. Olympic Blvd & Blaine St
8pm - 2am Los Angeles, Ca. Reseda, Sherman Way & Yolanda Ave
Hemet area
Long Beach, Ca.
6pm - 2am Mariposa, Ca. unknown locations throughout the County
Thermal area
6pm - Midnight Monday at San Fernando Valley, Antelope Valley to Alhambra, Santa Clarita to Santa Fe Springs and Beach Communities

Sunday, August 31, 2014
12pm - 8pm Los Angeles, Ca. Habor area
6pm - Midnight Monday at San Fernando Valley, Antelope Valley to Alhambra, Santa Clarita to Santa Fe Springs and Beach Communities
Labor Day weekend is quickly approaching. For many Americans that means an extra day off, backyard and beach barbecues, visiting friends and family, and the unofficial end of the summer season. Unfortunately, it also means a sharp increase in driving under the influence (DUI)-related traffic fatalities.

Starting Thursday, August 14, 2014, and continuing through Monday, September 1, 2014, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), the California Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies throughout the state will be aggressively targeting drunk and drugged drivers as part of a nationwide effort to end impaired driving and save lives. The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign will pair increased public awareness with high-visibility enforcement, resulting in fewer drunk drivers on Los Angeles roads.

The Avoid the 100 Los Angeles County DUI Task Force will be aggressively looking for impaired drivers throughout the region with plans in place for 64 DUI/Driver License Checkpoints, Multi-Agency Strike Teams, 27 roving DUI Saturation Patrols, DUI Warrant/Probation Sweeps and DUI Court Stings targeting suspended drivers who were ordered by the judge not to drive.

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
Open Evenings and Weekends this Summer
Call Us Now (310) 273-9600
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Friday, August 22, 2014

7pm - 3am Anaheim, Ca.

7pm - 2am Buena Park

8pm - 3am Chino, Ca.

Compton at Long Beach Blvd and Myrrh St

7pm - 3am Cypress, Ca.

7pm - 3am Fremont, Ca.

Fountain Valley Warner and Magnolia

Gardena Western Ave and Artesia Blvd

9pm - 3am Gilroy, Ca.

Hermosa Beach, Artesis Blvd and Pacific Coast Hwy

8pm - 2am Hollywood, Ca. Highland Ave. & De Longpre Ave.

8pm - 2am North Hollywood, Ca. Laurel Canyon Blvd & Oxnard St.

7pm - 3a, La Palma, Ca.

7pm - 3am Los Alamitos, Ca.

Montebellio at Beverly Blvd and Bradshawe St

?8pm - 3am Modesto area, Ca. somewhere in Stanislaus County

4pm - 12am Central Los Angeles, Ca.

Palmdale 10th St and Technology Dr

8pm - 3am Pasadena, Ca.

Riverside at Rubidoux Blvd and 34th

7pm - 3am Rancho Mirage, Inland Empire

Riverside University and Ottawa Ave

San Deigo, San Marcos Blvd

San Gabriel at Las Tunas Dr and Santa Anita St

7pm - 1am Southwest Los Angeles, Ca. Jeffereson Blvd & Western Ave.

Redondo Beach at Artesia Blvd and Peck

Rottance at Palos Verdes Blvd

Valley Center at Cole Grade Rd and Valley Cenbter Rd

8pm - 2am VanNuys91405 Los Angeles, Ca. Sepulveda Blvd & Raymer St

7pm - 3am Seal Beach, Ca.

6pm - 2am Stanton, Ca.

Saturday, August 23, 2014

7pm - 3am Anaheim, Ca. 1500 block of South State College, Katella and Chapman and Orangewood Ave. and Cerritos Ave.

Arcedia at Peck Rd and Clark St.

Buellton, Ca.

Claremont at Monte Vista ave. and Claremont Blvd.

Compton at Rosecrans and Central Ave.

Concord, Ca.

Elk Grove at Elk Grove Blvd. and Elk Grove Florin Rd.

El Monte at Valley Blvd and Baldwin Ave.

Fontana at Sierra and Santa Ana south of 10

7pm - 3am Fullerton, Ca.

7pm - 3am Garden Grove, Ca.

Huntington Park at Santa Fe Ave and Randolph St.

6pm - 2am Inland Empire area

South Pasadena at Fair Oaks Ave and Monterey Rd.

Arcadia area, Los Angeles

8pm - 2am Arleta, Los Angeles, Ca. Laurel Canyon Blvd. and Osborne St.
8pm - 2am Central Los Angeles, Ca. Central Ave & 81st St
8pm - 2am Marina Del Ray, Ca. Lincoln Blvd & Maxella Ave

Modesto because of X-Fest

Ceres area

Oakdale area

South Pasadena at Fair Oaks Ave and Montery Rd.

Pomona, Ca. Holt Ave. and East End Ave.

Rockin at Sunset Blvd and Stanford Ranch Rd.

9pm - 3am Santa Ana, Ca. West 1st Street and Townsend St

San Jacinto at Ramona Expy and Mountain Ave.

Turlock area

7pm - 3am Seal Beach, Ca.

7pm - 3am Westminster, Ca.

Woodland Hills at De Soto Ave. and Burbank Blvd.

Sunday August 24, 2014
5pm - 1am North Hollywood, Los Angeles, Ca.

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Think of #Children When You See #RoadWorkers, They're #Mom's and #Dad's too!

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

“Caltrans workers toil along California roadways with vehicles flying by just feet—or inches away,” said California State Transportation Agency Secretary Brian Kelly. “This public awareness campaign reminds us all that highway workers have families and loved ones who are counting on motorists to ‘Be Work Zone Alert’ and help save lives.”

“The children of our workers are proud of their parents and are asking all drivers to help keep workers safe by staying alert in highway work zones,” said Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty.

California law requires all drivers to move over if safe to do so, or slow down when they see amber flashing lights on Caltrans vehicles.

Highway construction is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States. Since the 1920s, 183 Caltrans employees have been killed on the job—and the risk of death is seven times higher for highway workers than for average workers in any other industries, according to the latest data from the California Department of Industrial Relations. On average 1,000 Caltrans vehicles are struck each year—more than three each day.

“All it takes is a split second of inattention to destroy the lives of so many people,” said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow. “The CHP hopes this educational campaign will help raise awareness and prevent these completely preventable tragedies from occurring.”

Watch out for those Mom's and Dad's!

Source.... https://www.facebook.com/CHPHQ?fref=nf Follow them on FB

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
Open Evenings and Weekends this Summer
Call Us Now (310) 273-9600
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Tuesday, August 19, 2014

You Don’t Have to Drive #Drunk #DUI to Know What it Feels Like - "The Impairment Simulator Suit"

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

Ford Motors Co. wants you to experience drunk driving, but only while they wear the “suit” their company specifically designed to prevent just that.

“We add weights and bands around their necks and ankles and try to recreate the feeling of being drunk, the simulator helps recreate the loss of mobility and flexibility, heaviness and slower reaction times that occur as a consequence of being drunk.”

Cabal is currently on a presentation tour which will make stops at some of the largest cities in the U.S. and will visit university campuses and speak to students about the dangerous effects of drunk driving, all part of Ford’s “Driving Skills for Life” campaign.

Aside from weights and bands Cabal also provides students with plastic goggles that simulate impaired vision, another side effect of being inebriated.

“It really makes you think about how it’s not worth it to feel that way and get in a car and put yourself and the life of somebody else in danger.”

“When you’re doing the test you actually do think you’re walking straight and that you’re on the line, it’s an interesting experience.”

See One Video Here..... Impairment Simulator Suit

source..... presspasslatino

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Saturday, August 9, 2014

Judge Judy Settles Lawsuit All Benefits Go To the Girls of "Her Honor Mentoring Program."

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

Television's Judge Judy and a Hartford personal injury lawyer she sued for allegedly using her image in ads without her permission have settled the case, she said Friday. Terms weren't disclosed.
Judith Sheindlin, a retired Family Court judge who has starred in the show "Judge Judy" for 18 years, said in a statement that she and attorney John Haymond "reached an amicable resolution of their claims against each other."

She filed a lawsuit against Haymond and his firm in federal court in Connecticut in March, saying they had used her image without authorization in advertisements that falsely suggested she had endorsed the firm.
The spots combined footage from "Judge Judy" with clips showing Haymond and his daughters, according to the suit. It said the ads were broadcast in Connecticut and Massachusetts during her show and that Sheindlin's producer had told the firm - to no avail - that the use of her image wasn't allowed.
Sheindlin called the unauthorized use of her name and image "outrageous" at the time.

Haymond later countersued, alleging that she had made defamatory claims against him that hurt his business. Neither Haymond nor his attorney immediately returned calls Friday seeking comment.

Sheindlin had sought more than $75,000 in damages. In her statement, she said the settlement will "solely benefit the girls of Her Honor Mentoring Program."

Source.... www.kmov.com

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Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin
Open Evenings and Weekends this Summer
Call Us Now (310) 273-9600
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Thursday, August 7, 2014

UPDATED #LA #DUI #DRUG #Checkpoints and #Patrols for Aug.9-28, 2014

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

Thrusday August 7, 2014
8pm - 2am Soto Street at 1st Street, LA
7pm - 3am Hollywood area, Hollywood, Ca.

Friday, August 8, 2014
8pm - 2am Sunset Boulevard at Orange Grove Avenue, Hollywood, Ca.
8pm - 2am Manchester Boulevard at Main Street, LA, Ca.
7pm - 2:30am Chino Hills, Ca.
7pm - 3am Goleta, Ca.
6pm - 2am Palmdale, Ca.
9pm - 3am 800 E Fitsr Sr, Santa Ana, Ca.

August 9, 2014 Saturday
8pm - 2am Ventura Boulevard at Columbus Avenue, Sherman Oaks, Ca
5pm - 1am 77th Street Area, LA, Ca.
6pm - 2am Glendale, Ca.
6pm - 2am Stockton, Ca.
Victorville, Ca.
7pm - 3am East Long Beach, Ca.

August 10, 2014 Sunday
5pm - 1am North Hollywood Area, Ca.

August 16, 2014 Saturday
Santa Monica, Ca.

August 28, 2014 Thursday
6pm - 1am Bellflower, Ca.

*Checkpoints are subject to change or cancelation

UPDATED throughout the Weekend for You, so check back Often!

IMPORTANT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GET STOPPED SEE: Don't Take Chances Know this 1st - #Breathalyzer, Blood, Urine, and Field #SobrietyTests DUI and DRUGS CHECKPOINTS http://lawofficeofjonathanfranklin.blogspot.com/2014/08/dont-take-chances-know-this-1st.html

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
Open Evenings and Weekends this Summer
Call Us Now (310) 273-9600
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