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Friday, November 28, 2014

#DUI #Checkpoints for Sat. Nov 29, 2014 from Your #DefenseAttorney Jonathan Franklin

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

Check back Often for Updates throughout the Weekend!

Saturday, November 29, 2014
Central Bureau 4pm - 12am

December 20, 2014
Jurupa Valley, City Limits 7pm - 3am

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
http://www.jonathanfranklinlaw.com

Friday, November 28, 2014

Pacoima, Osborne St at Laurel Canyon Blvd 8pm - 1am

Visalia 9pm - 3am

Friday, October 31, 2014

#Extra Patrols #DUI Nov 2 from your #Ca. #DefenseAttorney #DeadliestNightsOfTheYR

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

UPDATES THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND - CHECK BACK OFTEN!

California’s Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is ramping up its statewide efforts to reduce the number of minors injured or killed in crashes or incidents involving alcohol this Halloween.

Extra DUI deputies/officers and staffing for Checkpoints on Halloween Night to supplement routine patrol officers on one of the MOST DEADLY NIGHTS OF THE YEAR.

Sunday, November 2, 2014
Lakewood 12noon - 8pm extra patrols
Silver Lake 12noon - 8pm extra patrols
Los Feliz 12noon - 8pm extra patrols
Echo Park 12 noon - 8pm extra patrols
Eagle Rock 12 noon - 8pm extra patrols
Highland Park 12 noon - 8pm extra patrols
Northeast Area 12 noon - 8pm extra patrols

Our offices are open this weekend in case you got into trouble last night. Give us a call at 310-273-9600.

Halloween DUI Arrest? Act Immediately
by Calling a DUI ATTORNEY
http://lawofficeofjonathanfranklin.blogspot.com/2014/10/halloween-dui-arrest-act-immediately-by.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.

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, October 31, 2014

San Diego State University 9pm - 3am 5100 block of College Avenue and Hardy Ave

Los Angeles, Koreatown 8pm - 2am Vermont and 5th Ave.

Inland Empire

Desert Hot Springs

Saturday, November 1, 2014
El Monte 7:30pm - 3:30am
Los Angeles Olympic Blvd and Blaine St near Staples Center
Lakewood 6pm - 2am
Los Anfgeles Irwindale Ramona Blvd and 605 Fey

Friday, October 17, 2014

#Checkpoints #DUI in CA. for Sat. Oct 18th from Your #DefenseAttorney PLUS INFO

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

Updated throughout the Weekend, so check back often!

Saturday, October 18, 2014

Echo Park area/Los Angeles 8pm - 2am Sunset Blvd and Coronado Street
Might be at: Biena Park at Beach Blvd and LaPalma Ave

#Halloween #DUI #Arrest? Act Immediately by Calling a #DUILawyer Read mpre here: http://lawofficeofjonathanfranklin.blogspot.com/2014/10/halloween-dui-arrest-act-immediately-by.html

When you need a lawyer to represent you after a Halloween or any type of DUI arrest, contact the Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin to schedule your free consultation. We represent our clients aggressively and effectively as we diligently work to obtain the best possible resolution of their matter.

You Decided to #Drink and not #Drive? #Surprising Ways You Can Get a #DUI Without Driving
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How to #Avoid Being #Raped by a #FakeCop - Their on the Rise Read more here:
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How Many #Alcoholic Beverages Can You #Drink before Your Driving is Affected? #DUI Read more here: http://lawofficeofjonathanfranklin.blogspot.com/2014/10/how-many-alcoholic-beverages-can-you.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.
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, October, 17, 2014

Hollywood, 8pm - 2am at Hollywood Blvd and Bronson Ave. (Heart of Clubland)

Los Feliz/Los Angeles 8pm - 2am at Sunset Blvd. and Fountain Ave.

Santa Ana 9pm - 3am 900 E 1st Street

South Los Angeles ?pm - ?am at Watts area

South Los Angeles 7pm to 1am at Vermont Ave and 108th Street

South Los Angeles 8pm - 2am at Manchester Ave. and Main Street

Stockton ?pm - ?am

Thursday, October 16, 2014

#Halloween #DUI #Arrest? Act Immediately by Calling a #DUILawyer

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

A Halloween arrest is definitely not a treat. You may feel like others who have been stopped and arrested for DUI on Halloween, that it is just a trick. However, a Halloween DUI arrest is a harsh reality with even harsher consequences.

In Los Angeles County, police are on the lookout for adults partying during the numerous Halloween events. You may even notice an increase in police patrols and sobriety checkpoints in an effort to catch people driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Increased patrols and DUI checkpoints can yield exciting results for police like DUI arrests, traffic citations and impounding vehicles. Whether you are stopped while driving or at a DUI checkpoint, it vital that you are aware of your legal options and rights. This is especially true if you are arrested on suspicion of DUI. A DUI conviction may result in a loss of driving privileges, jail and fines.

Halloween DUI? Talk to an Attorney as Soon as Possible

When you are facing a DUI arrest on Halloween or at any time, it is essential that you act immediately. Contact a DUI lawyer. Also during your consultation, review all your legal options with your lawyer. For instance, you have 10 days from the day of your arrest to contact the California Department of Motor Vehicles, or DMV. You have to schedule a hearing to retain your driving privileges until the matter is decided by the hearing officer. Otherwise your license will be suspended in thirty days from the date of your arrest.

Make Sure Your DUI Attorney is Working in Your Best Interest

Do not leave your future and reputation in the hands of anyone not working in your best interest. Your attorney should not guarantee victory or dropped charges. He or she should not be ready to take the first plea deal offered. Instead, your attorney should look at the facts like your chemical test, arrest and field sobriety tests and determine the best defenses to use.

At the Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin, we know that drunk driving arrests increase during official and unofficial holidays. We are also familiar with the mistakes police make while conducting DUI checkpoints. We use that knowledge and our experience to fight for our clients’ rights and interests. Whether it is at the DMV hearing or court, we will fight to protect your future and driving privileges.

When you need a lawyer to represent you after a Halloween or any type of DUI arrest, contact the Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin to schedule your free consultation. We represent our clients aggressively and effectively as we diligently work to obtain the best possible resolution of their matter.

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

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

How Many #Alcoholic Beverages Can You #Drink before Your Driving is Affected? #DUI

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

You probably already know that your level of alcohol intoxication is determined by the ratio of alcohol to blood in your body. Based on that ratio, California created its blood alcohol concentration, or BAC, limit. Anyone at or above the following limits can be accused of driving under the influence, or DUI, in the state:

0.08 percent for drivers in passenger motor vehicles.
0.04 percent for commercial drivers.

0.00 percent for any driver under the age of 21 years old. This means California has zero tolerance for drivers in this age group drinking and driving.

The Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin wants to stress that it is always better to stop driving after drinking. You should never take into consider whether you are or are not under the BAC limit. This way you can avoid the possibility of being accused of driving under the influence.

Drunk vs. Impaired

The difference between being drunk and being impaired can be confusing. They are separate concepts. For instance, an individual may be under the legal intoxication threshold. However, their ability to drive is impaired. An individual may be drunk, but have the ability to drive without committing a traffic violation like speeding or swerving.

It is also the reason that some people are initially charged with DUI, but later the charge is reduced to wet reckless. A wet reckless charge could mean that your BAC was under the legal limit of 0.08 percent and that you were driving in a way that was reckless. In other words, your ability to drive was impaired.

How to Figure out Intoxication

Everyone is different when it comes to how much he or she can drink before becoming intoxicated. For example, you may be able to drink three alcoholic beverages and not be intoxicated. However, your friend who has a smaller body frame than you may only be able to drink one beer before becoming intoxicated. Law enforcement may not want you to know this, but there is a way to figure out whether you are legally too drunk to drive.

Know your body weight in pounds. You must then compare it to the number of alcoholic drinks you’ve had. One alcoholic drink is equivalent to:

1.5 oz. shot of hard liquor.
12 oz. of beer.
5 oz. glass of wine.

Let’s say you weigh 200 pounds. One alcoholic beverage would put your level of intoxication at .016 percent. This is below the legal limit. However, six alcoholic drinks would put you over the legal limit of 0.097 percent.

Let’s say that your friend weighs 120 pounds. One alcoholic beverage would put her level of intoxication at 0.027 percent. Three drinks would put her level of intoxication at 0.081 percent. This is over the legal limit to drive in California.

To understand more about how the number of alcoholic beverages impairs your driving, contact the Law of Offices of Jonathan Franklin. In addition, if you are facing any type of DUI or criminal charge, contact us. We will discuss your case and how to effectively fight it.

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

http://www.jonathanfranklinlaw.com

Friday, October 10, 2014

#Checkpoints Tonight for Sunday October 12, 2014 #DUI #Drugs from Your #DefenseAttorney

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

Page will be updated throughout the weekend,

so check back often.

Sunday, October 12, 2014
Foothill Area 5pm - 1am
Harbor Gateway Area 12pm - 8pm
Pacoima 5pm - 1am
San Pedro 12pm - 8pm
Sun Valley 5pm - 1am
Wilmington 12pm - 8pm

Friday October 17, 2014
South LA Watts area ?pm - ?am

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

Friday, October 10, 2014

Canoga Park 8pm - 2am , Sherman Way and Owensmouth

Central Area 4pm - 12am

Hollenbeck Area 4pm - 12am

Los Angeles at 77th St, 5pm - 1am

Modesto 9:30pm - 3:30am

North Hollywood 8pm - 2am Victory Blvd. and Bellaire Ave

Saturday, October 11, 2014
Canoga Park at Sherman Way and Owensmouth Ave. 8pm - 2am
Modesto 8:30pm - 3:30am

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

What’s the Next Big Thing Law Enforcement is using to find #Drunk #Drivers? Lasers #DUI

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

Will laser technology be the next big advancement in technology used during driving under the influence investigations? Well, the question has been greatly debated since the Journal of Applied Remote Sensing article. The article titled Stand-off Detection of Alcohol in Car Cabins discussed how laser technology could be used to detect alcohol in a vehicle’s cabin. The cabin of a motor vehicle is the area where the driver and passengers sit.

In the article, researchers at the Military University of Technology’s Institute of Optoelectronics in Warsaw, Poland used this latest technology to detect the presence of alcohol vapors in vehicles. The laser device was created using what’s called a “stand-off” method used to identify harmful substances at a distance like explosives and hazardous materials. The only difference was that, in this particular study, the device was used to detect alcohol in the air, not harmful substances.

Does the Laser Technology Work?

To test the laser device, researchers filled a motor vehicle’s cabin with the amount of alcohol vapor equal to the blood alcohol concentration, or BAC, of 0.10 percent. The researchers then shot the device’s laser through the cabin area. It reflected of a mirror located on the cabin’s opposite side before it traveled back throughout the vehicle.

Researchers could then measure the reflected light to find out how much of the original laser beam had been absorbed by alcohol vapors. The original laser beam absorption gave the researchers the ability to determined alcohol content in the vehicle.

The laser device does not work like the handheld laser police use to detect speeding. Instead, the device sits on the side of the road and monitors traffic as it passes. If the device detects alcohol vapors in a motor vehicle, it sends an alert a police officer waiting some distance away from the device.

After receiving the information, the officer would pull over the driver and then attempt to determine whether the driver was under the influence of alcohol. The officer would do this relying on the traditional DUI testing methods. The idea seems doable because of the intense focus on preventing drunk driving. However, there are two questions that are raised:

How accurate is the DUI laser technology?
What about driver’s rights?

Potential Problems with the New Laser DUI Technology

Yes, there are potential problems with the new laser technology like the following:

*The device cannot distinguish whether the driver or passenger emitted the alcohol vapors.

*It cannot distinguish if the alcohol vapors are emitted from a source of alcohol like a spilled drink.

*There are counter-measures people can do to lower blood alcohol vapors like turning on the air conditioner or lowering the windows. The device does not take those things into consideration.

*It may be Unconstitutional to beam a laser into your vehicle. In California, an officer must have probable cause to stop a driver. In other words, an individual must be driving erratically or commit a traffic violation like speeding or having a broken taillight. After the stop, an officer must establish probable cause to make a DUI arrest after conducting a DUI investigation. This typically includes making direct observations of the driver and his or her performance on field sobriety tests.

The Constitutionality of the device may be ultimately decided by U.S. Supreme Court if the device is used in the U.S. However, it is highly unlikely that devices like this would be allowed because of the potential it has to infringe on a driver’s legal rights.

Want to learn more about fighting a DUI or driving under the influence charges? Contact the Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin. We are committed to representing drivers across Los Angeles County who are arrested for a felony or misdemeanor DUI charges.

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

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

What To Do—and Not Do—at a #DUI Traffic Stop

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

What you do and do not do at a traffic stop can make a positive difference during a potential DUI arrest. Remember what you say and do may have a strong impact in two ways:

•Whether you are actually arrested for DUI

•How much evidence police and prosecutors can use against you if there are formal charges ultimately filed against you.

What to Do During a DUI Traffic Stop:

Know that the police officers are closely watching you. If you are stopped on suspicion of driving drunk, remember that you are under being observed. The police officer is watching and listening to everything you say. What you say and do may be used to establish probable cause for an arrest. Police are searching for:

•Slurred speech.

•Bloodshot eyes.

•Affirmative answers to whether you were drinking.

•Fumbling around for your registration information or license.

You should always keep your speech clear and movements intentional. Always remember that you are under close police observation.

Request that the traffic stop be recorded

It is often beneficial to have the DUI stop, investigation and arrest recorded. Recorded evidence decreases the chance that the judge or jury has to decide based on witness testimony alone who they believe more: police or defendant. Besides, video and audio recordings may show botched police procedures like inaccurate field sobriety test instruction and administration. It could also show that you were not acting a way a drunk driver would.

Cooperate with police

Any time you are aggressive and/or rude with police, you increase your risk of getting arrested. Thus, be polite and always cooperate.

Agree to the chemical test request

In California, it is the law that you undergo a blood or breath test after a DUI. You can refuse. However, you face harsh penalties like a suspended licenses if you do refuse.

What Not to Do During a DUI Traffic Stop

Do not take field sobriety tests

FSTs are different from a chemical test. You are not legally required to agree to these tests. So you will not face any harsh consequences.

You do not have to answer certain questions if you choose

After you are stopped, an officer will typically ask you about how much you had to drink. If you answer these questions, you may be giving police more evidence against you. You can politely decline to answer. After all, you do have the right to remain silent with respect to questions that may be used to elicit responses that can ultimately incriminate you.

You do not have to take a portable breath test

In some situations, an officer may ask you to take a roadside breath test via a portable breath testing device. This device is called the PAS test in California. You do not have to agree to take this test if you choose not to. Instead, you can politely decline and tell the officer you’d rather submit to the required breath or blood test without providing a sample to the handheld PAS test. Chemical breath tests are typically conducted at the police station while blood draws can be done at the station or local hospital.

Do not let police search you
If the police arrest you, you may have no choice but to submit to a search. Otherwise, you do not have to agree to let police search you or your belongings during a traffic stop prior to an arrest.

You should also remember that every case is different. The decisions that are right for you in your DUI case may not be the right decision in someone else’s DUI case. However, every DUI traffic stop has many things in common. That is why the Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin provides basic dos and don’ts with respect to driving under the influence investigations. We want to help you make the best informed choices before, during and after your DUI traffic stop and arrest.

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

Monday, October 6, 2014

Can You be Charged with #Murder for Causing a Fatal #DUI #Accident?

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

Can what happened to a Southern California man in July 2014 happen to you? It may seem extreme but there are certain instances where you can be accused of causing a drunk driving accident and face murder charges too.

One DUI and Murder Case

The 25-year old Southern California man was convicted of second degree murder and other criminal charges for the deaths of two Caltrans employees. The conviction was a result of a 2012 car accident that occurred in a construction zone in Torrance, California.

The car crash happened on July 22, 2012 during the morning hours. According to state prosecutors, the man was driving a Ford Explorer approximately 90 miles in that construction zone when he lost control. His SUV struck another SUV. The second vehicle spun out of control before it struck two Caltrans employees. The third worker was hit, but the injuries were minor.

Prosecutors claimed that the man’s blood alcohol concentration, or BAC, level was 0.21 percent at the time the accident happened. He was sentence to a minimum of 34 years in prison. His maximum punishment is life in prison.

Implied Malice and Murder

In cases where a death happens during a traffic accident, a driver is at risk of being charged with vehicular manslaughter. Vehicular manslaughter is a serious charge, but it is less serious than murder. The charge is defined as an act that was not done intentionally, but involved illegal or reckless behavior.

However, there were two factors working against this defendant that could work against anyone in the same position. First, this was not his first DUI conviction. Any prior DUI convictions, more specifically a DUI that causes injury or a similar serious offense, increases the severity of the current charge that a defendant faces.

It seems like a prior conviction should not increase or have a huge impact on any current charges, but it does. The reason for this is a landmark case called the People v. Watson 30 Cal. 3rd 290 in 1981. In that case, the court decided that implied malice can apply in fatal DUI cases. Implied malice supports a second degree murder charge because of the person's intent involved.

Therefore, implied malice will be used to prove the intent element for murder just like gross negligence does for vehicular manslaughter.

Implied Intent vs. Gross Negligence

Implied intent and gross negligence are difficult to distinguish. Basically, the prosecution has a duty to prove a defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Thus, the prosecutor must prove that the defendant acted with implied malice to prove second degree murder in fatal DUI accident.

Gross negligence is defined as acting in a way that can cause someone’s death or serious bodily injury. It is essentially negligence because the individual knows (or should know) that his or her actions could cause this level of harm. Implied malice is one step above gross negligence. Why? Anyone who drinks and drives should have the knowledge that this action can cause serious bodily harm or death. Yet, the individual drives under the influence.

California Penal Code 187

The other factor working against the man convicted of second degree murder is California Penal Code 187. This statute defines murder as an unlawful killing of a human being or fetus with malice. This statute includes both expressed and implied malice.

Unfortunately, this man found out the hard way that a DUI may result in a murder conviction. If you are accused of DUI or DUI causing a fatal accident contact he Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin immediately. You need to protect your rights and future in your efforts to avoid more serious charges like murder.

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

Thursday, September 25, 2014

#EnergyDrink - #Alcohol Combinations Can Lead to #DUI #Arrests

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

It is a popular trend. Many people are adding energy drinks to their alcoholic beverages. Energy drinks are beverages like 5-hour Energy, Red Bull, and Monster. It is not only a caffeine and alcohol mix, but it also includes stimulants like taurine and ginseng. This type of mixture has an unusual intoxicating effect. A person may be alert, however, the individual may not necessarily be aware of how drunk he or she actually is. There are two studies that detail the impact from the combination of alcohol and energy drinks.

Energy-Alcohol Mix Makes You Drink More

The Center for Research on Aging, Health, and Well-being at the Australian National University conducted a research study. The study found that mixing energy drinks and alcohol gives the individual the urge to drink more alcohol and/or mixed drinks. Mixed drinks could contain alcohol, energy drink and juice or juice and alcohol only.

Participants in the study drank these alcoholic beverages. Approximately 20 minutes prior to drinking and about 20 minutes after drinking, their desire to drink was measured. The participants who consumed the drinks containing alcohol and energy drinks reported a greater urge to continue consuming alcohol.

Energy-Alcohol Mix Makes You Less Aware of Intoxication

Researchers at Wake Forest University conducted another study on the effects of drinks that contained alcohol and energy drinks. The participants were college students. This study focused on the impact stimulants, like an energy drinks, had on a person when he or she consumes alcohol at the same time.

The study found that students who drank these beverages were intoxicated. It also discovered something else. Along with intoxication was impaired vision, motor skills and judgment. In fact, they were less aware of their intoxication than others who didn’t drink the energy drink-alcohol mix.

What Do These Studies have to do with a Driving under the Influence Arrest?

Plenty. Consider the results when the two studies are combined. Consuming energy drinks mixed with alcohol may increase your urge to continue drinking while reducing your perception of how drunk you really are. Both factors could increase your chances of drinking under the influence and getting arrested for DUI.

Thus, it is vital that you be particularly careful when drinking an alcoholic beverage that has an energy drink in it. These drinks can quickly “catch up” with you. In other words, all of a sudden you feel extremely intoxicated, but you’re not aware of the effects that it is having on your body and mind.

If you’re going to drink these energy drink-alcoholic mix, designate a driver. If you do drink and are pulled over for DUI, remember your legal rights!

Contact a DUI defense lawyer as soon as possible after your DUI arrest. Remain silent. You do not have to answer any questions about the number of drinks you consumed. You do have the right to refuse to answer questions if you are arrested for DUI or any type of charge. Your first step is to ask for a Los Angeles DUI Defense Lawyer. This will protect your legal rights.

The Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin is devoted to providing you with an aggressive defense while protecting your legal rights. If you have been charged with a DUI in Los Angeles, immediately contact Jonathan Franklin. He is a former prosecutor who now successfully defense clients accused of DUI. He will diligently work on your behalf to successfully resolve your case, whether it’s getting the charge reduced, dismissed, or arguing for an innocent verdict at trial. Contact Jonathan Franklin today.

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

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Hiring a #Defense #Lawyer in the Event of an #Arrest and Subsequent Charge

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

In the U.S. Justice System, everyone is presumed innocent until found guilty in court. Of course, proof of guilt is on the burden of the prosecutor. Nevertheless, you will need a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney to argue on your behalf. Even though guilt must be proven beyond reasonable doubt, prosecutors will go to great lengths to persuade a jury that you are guilty of a crime.

Of course, very few people know what actually occurred in the instance leading up to a crime and everyone involved has their own accounts of what really happened. In cases involving domestic violence, which is one of the most common disturbances police respond to, it becomes a case of a he said, she said scenario. You will need a lawyer who is versed in criminal law as outlined by the rules governing the county.

Your lawyer should be able to bring forth eye witnesses, forensics and reconstruction experts. They should also be able to question and cross examine the same people brought forth by the prosecutor and exploit any holes in their accounts. Furthermore, your attorney will also coach you on how to present yourself. This includes basic courtroom mannerisms and consists of everything from body language to the choice of words used.

Your attorney cannot guarantee you a positive outcome but will remain by your side for the entire duration of the trial. In the event that you are charged of a crime, you will need a defense lawyer who will aggressively challenge the prosecutor and look for inconsistencies to prove your innocence.

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

Friday, September 12, 2014

CHECKPOINTS for Sept 13, 2014 in the Los Angeles Area from Your Defense Attorney

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

UPDATES will be made throughout the weekend as fast as we can get them!

Saturday September 13, 2014

Bakersfield at Panama Lane and Stine Rd.
Garden Grove 9pm - 3am
Hollywood North at Lankershin Blvd. and Kittridge St .8pm - 2am
Inland Empire Fontana 7pm - 3am at Sieera Ave. and Randall Ave.
Inland Empire Norco at Hamner Ave. and 6th St.
Los Angeles at Florence Ave. and Broadway
Redondo Beach at Pacific Coast Hey and Garnet St
Sacta,ento at Arden Way and Challenge Way.
Wilmington at Pacific Coast Hwy and Avalon Blvd.

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

For more information on Maintaining Your #DrivingLicense and Privileges After a #DUI Arrest
http://lawofficeofjonathanfranklin.blogspot.com/2014/09/maintaining-your-drivinglicense-and.html

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 12, 2014

Compton at Central and Alondra Blvd 6pm - 2am

Fairfield 7pm - 12:30am

Gardena at Normandie Ave and Rosecrans Ave.

Glendale San Fernado Rd and Los Feliz Rd 6pm - 2am

Inland Empire / Beaumont at Oak Valley Pkwy and Elm Ave.

Inland Empire Palm Springs 9pm - 2:30am

Inland Empire Ontario 4th St and Hellman Ave

Inland Empire Yucaipa 5th St and Wildwood Canyon Rd

La Habra Lambert Rd and Palm St

Los Angeles at Los Feliz Blvd and Boyce Ave

Los Angelesat Main St and Manchester Ave

Orange OC City Dr N. and Dawn Way

Oxnard 9pm - 3am

Redwood City

Rowland Heights 8pm - ? all drivers passing through the checkpoint will be screened

San Diego / Oceanside 8pm - 3am

San Jose Alum Rock Ave and Jackson Ave. 7pm - 1am

Santa Ana at 1st St and Ross St

Vacaville 7pm - 12am

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Maintaining Your #DrivingLicense and Privileges After a #DUI Arrest

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

DUI Conviction In a DUI conviction, one of the penalties includes a license suspension of up to four months for first time offenders. This could have drastic repercussions since losing your driving privileges could prevent you from commuting to work, dropping off and picking up your kids from school, and running other everyday errands.

What most people don’t know is that a DUI arrest does not have to mean an automatic license suspension. Under California law, you have up to 10 days from the time of your arrest to request for a DMV hearing. Failure to do so means an automatic suspension with no chance for a hearing at this point.

Saving your license is something a Beverley Hills DUI lawyer can help you with. An attorney understands the DMV hearing process and can walk you through the steps and options for maintaining your license.

Your lawyer can help you get approved for a temporary driver’s license. This enables you to have some sense of normalcy in your daily life as you can continue to operate your own vehicle. Also keep in mind that there are other reasons besides DUI in which your license may be revoked. This may include the accumulation of multiple traffic tickets. In such cases, the same rules apply in regards to holding onto your license, and you need to request a DMV hearing right away.

Making a few poor judgments behind the wheel does not have to entail having your license revoked completely. A lawyer can help you through the process of getting the suspension lifted.

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.

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

Friday, August 29, 2014

#Checkpoints for the Weekend Aug 30 - Sept 1, 2014 #DUI #DRUGS

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

UPDATED THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER 1st

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

Sunday, August 31, 2014
6pm - 12am Alhambra
6pm - 12am Antelope Valley
6pm - 12am Beach communities
Huntington Park at Slauson Ave and Santa Fe Ave
12noon - 8pm Harbor area Harbor-Gateway extra cruisers on all streets
7pm - 3am Sacramento (West)
12noon - 8pm San Pedro extra cruisers all streets
NOW San Deigo Chula Vista H St and Hidden Vista Dr
8pm - ? San Pedro extra cruisers on all streets
7pm - 3am Sacramento (West)
6pm - 12am San Fernando Valley
6pm - 12am Santa Clarita
6pm - 12am Santa Fe Springs
6pm - 3am Seal Beach at Seal Beach Ave and Lopez Dr
8pm - ? Southeast (apart of) LA, extra cruisers on all streets
12noon - 8pm Wilmington extra cruisers on all streets

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.

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, August 29, 2014

5pm - 1am Adelanto Inland Empire Air Expresswat

7pm - 3am Alhanbra at Fremont Ave and Orange St

Azusa at San Gabriel Ave and Sierra Madre Ave

6pm - 2am Baker Inland Empire not saying where

7pm - 3am Benicia not saying where

9pm - 3am Brea OC not saying where

5pm - 1am Carson at Main St and Dominguez St

10pm - 2am Campbell Campbell Ave and Winchester Blvd

Chino at Grand Ave and Pipeline Ave

East Los Angeles at Whittier Blvd and Goodrich Blvd

9:30pm - 1:30am Easy Palo Alto University Ave and Bay Rd.

Eastdale at Hamner Ave and Limonite Ave

7:30pm - 2:30am Fontana Inland Empire Sierra Ave and Merrill Ave

AND Fontana at Cherry Ave and Baseline Ave

6pm - 2am Glendale Glendale Ave and San Fernando Rd

7pm - 3am Hollywood (West) Santa Monica Blvd and Fairfax Ave

7pm - 3am Irvine OC Jamboree Rd and Barranca Pkwy

7pm - 3am Jurupa Valley Inland Empire not saying where

Livingston not giving times or places

6pm - 2am Loma Linda Inland Empire Barton Td and Anderson St

6pm - 2am City of Lakewood

6pm - 2am City of Lancaster Sierra Hey and Ave "i"
8pm - 2am Los Angeles, Ca. Vermont Ave & 6th St. In Loving Koreatown
8pm - 2am Los Angeles, Ca. North Hills, Roscoe Blvd. & Gloria Ave, Van Nuys
10pm - 4am Los Angeles, Ca. Figueroa St & 9th St near Staples Center

Moreno Valley at Heacock St and Gregory Lane

7pm-2am Morgan Hill, Ca.Moreno Valley

7pm - 3am OC not saying where

8pm - 3am Newport Beach OC not saying where

8pm - 2am North Hills Roscoe Blvd and Gloria Ave.

7pm - 3am Orange OC patrol saturation

7pm - 1am Pacifica not saying where

7pm - 3am City of Pasadena at Arroyo Pkwy and Bellevue Dr

6pm - 2am City of Paramount Alondra and Garfield

Riverside Co, Jurupa Valley Jurupa Rd and Pedley Rd

Rancho Cucamonga at Have Ave and Base Line Rd

Rialto at Riverside Ave and Walnut Ave

Ronda Beach PCH and Beryl St

6pm - 2am San Bernardino Millst and Tippecano Ave

San Diego University and 32nd St

9pm - 3am Santa Ana at 2400 W Fifth St

6pm - 2am Santa Clarita Lyons Ave. and Railroad Ave.

6pm - Midnight Monday at San Fernando Valley, Antelope Valley to Alhambra, Santa Clarita to Santa Fe Springs at Florence ave. and Springdale Ave

and Beach Communities

7pm - 3am Tustin in OC not saying where

6pm - 2am Yucaipa Inlan Empire near Ave E and 9th St

Saturday, August 30, 2014Anaheim at Beach Blvd and Bali Rdm
Arcadia
Bakerfield at Union Ave and Brundage Lane
7pm - 3am Burbank Olive Ave and Lake St
Burlingame at California Dr
Chino Hills Inland Empire at Peyton Dr and Chino Hills Pkwy
8pm - 2am Cupertino
8pm - 2am Echo Park at Sunset Blvd and Laveta Terrace
Fontana at Cherry Ave and Slover Ave
6pm - 2am Hesperia Inland Empire at Main St and Cottonwood Ave
5pm - 12am La Mirada Imperial Hwy and Santa Gertrudes Ave.
6pm - 2am Loma Linda not saying where
7pm - 3am Long Beach Ocean Blvd and Pacific Ave
7pm - 1am Los Angeles, Ca. Wilmington, Avalon Blvd & Opp St
8pm - 2am Los Angeles, Ca. Sunset Blvd & Laveta Terrace
8pm - 2am Los Angeles, Ca. Reseda, Sherman Way & Yolanda Ave
Hemet area not saying where
8pm - 2am Los Angeles at Olympic Blvd and Blaine St at Staple Center area
Manteca at Yosemite Ave and Cottage Ave
6pm - 2am Mariposa, Ca. unknown locations throughout the County
Menifee at Scott rd and Slover Ave
7pm - 2am Pasadena Extra Cruisers & Motorcycles on all streets hunting for inebriated drivers
Redlands Inland Empire at W Park Ave and Tennessee St
8pm - 2am Reseda at Sherman Way and Yolanda Ave.
Riverside Inland Empire Van Buren Blvd and Chicago Ave
7pm - 3am Sacramento (West)Power Inn Rd and Elder Creek Rd
6pm - Midnight Monday at San Fernando Valley, Antelope Valley to Alhambra, Santa Clarita to Santa Fe Springs and Beach Communities
6pm - 2am San Dimas at Lone Hill Ave. and Arrow Hwy
7pm - 3am San Jacinto Inland Empire
8pm - 2am Staples Center at Olympic Blvd and Blaine Street
Temecula Inland Empire
Temecula Valley at Winchester Rd and Nicolas Rd
Thermal area not saying where
6pm - 2am Vallejo
9pm - 3am Visalia
8pm - Wasco
Westminster at Brookhurst St and McFadden 7pm - 1am Wilmington at Avalon Blvd and Laveta Terrace in Echo Park with extra cruisers
7pm - 3am Wilmington at Avalon and Opp St