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Friday, December 5, 2014

#CHECKPOINTS #DUI for Dec 6, 2014 Plus GUN BUY BACK from Your BEST LA. #DefenseAttorney

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

Saturday December 6, 2014
Los Amgeles, North Hills at Sepulveda Blvd and Parthenia Place
Inland Empire, Temecula at Winchester Rd and Nicolas Rd

December 12, 2014
Riverside, Jurupa Valley 7pm - 3am

GUN BUY BACK: Saturday December, 13, 2014
14750 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91405,in the Masonic lodge parking lot. Turn in your guns and receive a free Ralph's gift card (while supplies last).

December 19, 2014
Burbank 7pm - 3am
San Bernardino 6pm - 2am
San Gabriel, Montebello 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.
http://lawofficesofjonathanfranklin.blogspot.com/

Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin
Open Evenings and Weekends this Holiday Season
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December 5, 2014

Los Angeles, southwest area 5pm - 1am

Los Angeles, Huntington Dr and Poplar Blvd 8pm - 1am

Santa Ana, 2000 W First St 9pm - 3am

GUN BUY BACK DATE: December 6, 2014TIME: 9:00am – 2:00pm (or until supplies last). LOCATION: FOOD 4 LESS, 11407 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90047. Turn in your unwanted firearms and receive a FOOD 4 LESS or Target Gift Card: $400 in gift cards for an assault weapon, $100 in gift cards for a handgun, $50 in gift cards for inoperable weapons, NO questions asked and NO strings attached, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, 323-267-4800

Friday, November 21, 2014

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

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

Check back often for Updates!

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

Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin
Open Evenings and Weekends this Summer
Call Us Now (310) 273-9600
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Friday, November 21, 2014

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

Inglewood, city limits 9pm - 3am

Irvine Culver Dr and Barranca Pkwy 8pm - 2am

Lake Forest 7pm - 3am

Los Angeles Olympic Blvd and Blaine St

Mission Viejo 7pm - 3am

Ontario Inland Empire Mountain Ave and G St

Rancho Santa Margarita 7pm - 3am

Sacramento North

San Bernardino southwest district 6pm - 2am

San Diego, Escondido

San Jose City Limits 8pm - 2am

Ventura County 8pm - 3am

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

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

Thursday, November 13, 2014

#DUI #Checkpoints for CA for Nov 15, 2014 from Your #LosAngeles #DefenseAttorney

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

Checkpoints from Your Los Angeles Defense Attorney. Stay Safe Out There!

Saturday, November 15, 2014
East Long Beach 7pm - 3am
Los Angeles, Vermont Ave and Beverly Blvd 8pm - 1am
Panorama City, Van Nuys Blvd and Roscoe Blvd 8pm - 1am
Orange County Sheriff's department extra trained Police on the roads, looking for DUI's

Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin
Open Evenings and Weekends this Summer
Call Us Now (310) 273-9600
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Thursday, November 13, 2014

DUI Saturation Patrol

Koreatown 7pm - 3am

Olympic Area, Melrose Avenue on the north 7pm - 3am

Olympic Area, Hoover Street on east 7pm - 3am

Olympic Area, Santa Monica (10) Freeway on the south 7pm - 3am

Olympic Area, Gower Street on the west 7pm - 3am
Friday, November 14, 2014
Los Angeles, Florence Ave and Hoover St 7pm
Los Angeles, Manchester Ave and Denver Ave 7pm
Oceanside, city limits 8pm - 3am
San Bernardino 6pm - 2am

Friday, November 7, 2014

#DUI #Checkpoints for CA for Nov 9, 2014 from Your L.A. Defense Attorney UPDATED

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

Sunday, November 9, 2014
North Hollywood Area 5pm - 1am

Thursday, November 13, 2014
Lynwood 6pm - 2am

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

Friday, November 7, 2014

Huntington Beach

Gardena at Gardena Blvd and Avalon Blvd

Lake Forest 6pm - 3amEl Toro Rd and Muirlands Blvd

Moreno Valley 9pm - 3am

Panorama City 8pm - 1am Roscoe Blvd and Noble Ave

Redondo Beach 7pm - 2am

West Hollywood 7pm - 3am

Saturday, November 8, 2014
Lawndale 7pm - 2am Near High School
Los Angeles Redondo Blvd and West Blvd
Van Nuys 8pm - 1am Sepulveda Blvd and Vose St

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

The DMV Adminstrative Hearing....What You Need to Know Following a #DUI Arrest!

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

The official California DMV website offers a history of laws pertaining to California DMV APS license suspension. This information is accessible via the following link: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/home/dmv.htm

In 1990, a new law was enacted allowing driver's licenses of people accused of driving under the influence to be suspended in a shorter amount of time. Prior to 1990, the DMV was forced to wait until one was found guilty in a Court of law and a summary of the Court's findings was delivered to the DMV.

Currently, in the State of California, if you are accused by law enforcement of driving under the influence, you are issued a DMV Form DS-367. This pink form details your requirement to contact the DMV within ten calendar days from the date of your arrest to request a hearing to determine whether or not your license will be suspended. It is vital to note this is ten calendar days and not ten business days .

Your failure to request an APS hearing within ten days of your blood test submission means your license will, in all likelihood, be suspended 30 days after your arrest, even if there has not been a completion of the blood analysis. Neglecting to request an APS hearing can result in you suffering a suspended license without the ability to contest it in an administrative hearing.

Retaining your ability to operate a vehicle should be important to you, and having an administrative hearing to contest your driver's license suspension should be given equal importance. Scheduling an APS hearing will typically extend your privilege to operate a motor vehicle in California until after the DMV Hearing Officer makes a decision after the hearing. This can actually take up to a few weeks after your administrative matter is heard. The DMV does make an attempt to expedite hearings, but often these hearings are scheduled out beyond 30 days.

The APS administrative hearing process is viewed as top-priority in our office. We seek to protect your right to operate a motor vehicle until your case is finalized. Also, it provides us with the data we need to construct a defense for your criminal case. We must determine if law enforcement had probable cause to believe you were driving while intoxicated at the time of your arrest. We also need to know the blood alcohol level. The blood alcohol levels that will automatically mandate suspension if you driving suspension is not contested are .08 for drivers of non-commercial vehicles, .04 for drivers of commercial vehicles and .01 for all drivers under 21.

Granted, there are other technical arguments which may be beneficial to your case. These are uncommon and will be discussed if applicable. Also, there are situations warranting our recommendation to not request an APS hearing. Reasons for this are specific to individual cases and are not the norm.

Your APS hearing can become increasingly important when you have an aggravated situation concerning your arrest. Some of the complications can include being under age 21, driving a commercial vehicle when arrested, chemical test refusal and having prior DUI convictions.

DUI DMV suspension precedents are broad, making it imperative you contact qualified professionals dedicated to facilitating the most favorable outcome. Further questions about the law and how it relates you your case are answered when you complete the contact the Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin for a free consultation.

Other Useful Information.... http://www.duidaily.com/dui-blog

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

Monday, October 20, 2014

Increased Efforts for #DRUG and #DUI Arrests

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

The city of Los Angeles is not the only place where cops and prosecutors are gunning for drivers allegedly under the influence of drugs.

L.A.'s program to take mouth swabs of DUI suspects during traffic stops is aimed squarely at medical marijuana users, and other jurisdictions want on that bandwagon.

Riverside County revealed that nearly a half million dollars in state funding will provide two new prosecutors who will dedicate all their time to busting medicinal users and others who allegedly get behind the wheel in altered states. The office says the cash will last through late summer.

The D.A.'s people say in a press release that it's part of an effort to "combat recent increases in drug-impaired driving." Those increases have largely involved marijuana, although prescription abusers are also a burgeoning problem, authorities claim.

Winning a case against a driver who was allegedly under the influence of cannabis is a much tougher prospect than batting an allegedly boozed-up motorist, though.

While juries don't like drunk drivers, the science on marijuana, its effects on drivers, and the amount you can safely have in your system is still pretty much up in the air.

In fact, there's no state limit on THC blood levels for drivers. There's no equivalent to the drunk driving limit of a .08 blood-alcohol level.

For that reason, medical advocates have long been frightened of efforts like this one. They've argued that, because THC can stay in your system for weeks, a medical user who drove days after medicating could still end up in court under these crackdowns -- wrongly so.

What's scary about Riverside County's campaign is that prosecutors are clearly gung-ho about busting medical users, even as the state's legal guidelines are blurry at best.

A press release says the local assistant D.A.s have successfully prosecuted nearly 300 cases of drug-involved DUI within the last year or so.

The D.A.'s are getting special training on how to win more cases despite a clear lack of science and legislation. It's all about persuading a jury that a medical user can be a dangerous driver.

Source.... http://www.huffingtonpost.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

#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
http://lawofficeofjonathanfranklin.blogspot.com/2014/10/you-decided-to-drink-and-not-drive.html
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

Saturday, October 11, 2014

New Style #ParkingSigns Could Coming to #LA

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

Figuring out when, exactly, you can rest your SUV at the curb by reading the city's complicated parking signs is at least a brain twister. You can park for one hour during this time frame but there's no parking on certain days. You can park at night—if you have a permit. Or not. You know the drill.

Here's an idea: Let's create parking signs that you can quickly read and comprehend. L.A. city Councilman Paul Krekorian is on it.

He recently proposed that the Department of Transportation post easier-to-read "grid-styled" signs as part of a pilot program.

This week the city's Transportation Committee agreed to consider multiple sign concepts, Krekorian's office said. It's tasked with producing a report on what concepts might work, and where the signs might be initially posted, within 45 days.

The design " features a grid-styled sign which graphically represents parking restrictions by denoting free times in green and unavailable times in red, while also indicating the 12-hour parking cycle by time and day," his motion says.

As it is, Krekorian states, "parking signs can become almost impossible to decipher" in Los Angeles. His office says as many as a half-dozen "overlapping" signs can be found in communities like downtown and Hollywood.

Krekorian told us this:
Everyone who drives in this city has had to deal with deciphering our confusing and complex parking signs. I don't want parking to be a guessing game where people worry about getting ticketed because they can't easily tell what the restrictions are and when they are in effect. You shouldn't need the Rosetta Stone to park in Los Angeles. My motion proposes that the city create new, grid-style parking signs that provide more useful information that is both simple and obvious to everyone.

If the City Council approves the pilot program you could see the signs in a limited number of areas as soon as winter.

We have a prediction: People will love these signs. Let's do this.

Source....laweekly

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
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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

Friday, October 3, 2014

#Checkpoints for CA. October 4 - 17, 2014 from Your LA Defense Attorney #DUI

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

This Page will be Updated throughout the Weekend, so Check Back Often!

Saturday October 4, 2014
Elsinore-Wildomar ?pm - ?am
Los Angeles at Sunset Blvd. and Orange Grove Ave. 7pm - 1am

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 3, 2014

Fairfield 7pm - 12:30am

Southgate at Firestone Blvd and Atlantic Ave.

Vacaville (within city limits) 6pm - ?am

Thursday, October 2, 2014

I Do Not Want to Go Through a Sobriety #Checkpoint. What If I Avoid It?

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

Majority of Californians have encountered sobriety checkpoints, or DUI checkpoints, while driving. Sobriety checkpoints is an effort to decrease drunk driving. Law enforcement officials generally conduct checkpoints and increase patrols of holidays like the Fourth of July or Labor Day. So what happens when you approach a sobriety checkpoint and choose to drive in another direction to avoid it?

Well, avoiding a sobriety checkpoint is not against the law. A police officer cannot stop you because you had chosen to turn around and drive away from the DUI checkpoint. There is possibly a catch. Before discussing how you could be stopped for leaving a DUI checkpoint, let’s discus these checkpoints and reasons for them.

For a sobriety checkpoint to be Constitutional, the following must be present:

•Police have to let the public know about the checkpoints in advance.

•The checkpoints cannot be hidden. They must be visible to any oncoming motorist.

•Drivers are stopped using a mathematical formula, not at police discretion.

•The checkpoints must be set up in a location that is reasonable. For instance, they must be in an area that will yield results.

•All checkpoints must be safe for police and drivers. They also must have proper signage and lighting.

•Drivers must be stopped for only a necessary timeframe.

The court also decided in Ingersoll v. Palmer the following:

A sign must be erected to let drivers know about the checkpoint in well in advance of the checkpoint location. This gives drivers the opportunity to turn leave before entering the checkpoint. Most importantly, no driver can be stopped for choosing to avoid the checkpoint.

The “Catch” About Avoiding a Checkpoint

You see a sign posted announcing a DUI checkpoint is ahead. You choose to drive away or around the checkpoint to avoid being stopped. It is your legal option. However, there are many officers sitting in patrol vehicles watching drivers at checkpoints. Their job during that time is to watch for and observe drivers who turn away from the checkpoints.

For example, you are driving away from the checkpoint and the officer sees you. He or she can follow you and even pull you over if you commit a traffic violation like driving erratically. The officer cannot stop you for avoiding a checkpoint.

Approaching a Sobriety Checkpoint

You can decide to avoid the checkpoint. Make sure you do not give police a reason to stop you such as:

•Making an illegal U-turn.

•Speeding.

•Weaving in and out of lanes.

•Having a broken taillight.

•Driving in an unsafe manner.

•Running a red light.

If you decide to drive away from a sobriety checkpoint and you are then stopped by an officer, remain calm. He or she may not have probable cause to stop you if you didn’t commit a traffic violation. If the stop results in a DUI arrest and it may give your defense lawyer evidence to use to challenge your arrest and DUI charges.

Are you searching for more information about sobriety checkpoints and your Constitutional rights to challenge the DUI charge in California? Now is the time to contact the Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin. Defense attorney Jonathan Franklin and his team is experienced, aggressive and ready to fight for drivers’ rights who are charged with DUI. It does not matter if it is your first DUI or not. We also represent drivers who are charged with vehicular manslaughter and DUI causing injury. Contact us today.

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

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

http://lawofficesofjonathanfranklin.blogspot.com/

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

Tuesday, September 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

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

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.

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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

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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 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
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