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What Happens During a DUI Investigation?

Posted by Robert Berglund | Jul 07, 2025 | 0 Comments

There are a number of ways that a law enforcement officer can come into contact with a driver, including a traffic stop, following an accident, and at a DUI checkpoint.  Our previous blog post "What Leads To a DUI Investigation?" discussed this issue.  Let's assume that the initial encounter betw...

What to do After You Are Arrested for DUI

Posted by Robert Berglund | Jul 03, 2025 | 0 Comments

Many people that are arrested for DUI are often confused, overwhelmed, and, sometimes, scared.  What happens next? and What should I do now? are two questions that we are frequently asked.  To make matters worse, there is frequently a substantial amount of time that may pass from the date of ...

Field Sobriety Tests During DUI Investigations

Posted by Robert Berglund | Jun 30, 2025 | 0 Comments

Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST) are used by law enforcement officers as an investigative tool to determine whether a driver is drunk or impaired in some manner.  SFST's are usually requested by the officer if the officer smells alcohol or observes some objective symptoms that the driver ...

California DUI Penalties (Non Injury Cases)

Posted by Robert Berglund | Jun 13, 2025 | 0 Comments

California DUI penalties in criminal cases depend on how many prior offenses a person has and whether there were any aggravating factors in the case.  Aggravating factors can best be described as "any fact or circumstance that increases the severity or culpability of a criminal act."  In DUI case...

Residential Alcohol and Drug Treatment Programs

Posted by Robert Berglund | May 31, 2025 | 0 Comments

A person convicted of 3rd offense DUI faces 120 days minimum in county jail.  A person convicted of a felony DUI could be sentenced to years in prison.  A good DUI Lawyer will discuss alternative sentencing options with the prosecutor and Judge.  One such option may be for the client to serve his...

What Happens at the DMV Hearing?

Posted by Robert Berglund | May 18, 2025 | 0 Comments

If you are arrested for DUI the officers are required by California law to serve a notice of driving privilege suspension/revocation order if the arrested driver does any of the following: 1) submits to a breath test with the results showing .08 or higher ...

Dashcam and Body Camera Video in DUI Cases

Posted by Robert Berglund | May 02, 2025 | 0 Comments

Technology is beginning to play an important part in DUI investigations.  Many law enforcement officers have dashcam videos in their patrol vehicles.  The California Highway Patrol calls them MVARS, short for Mobile Video Audio Recording System.  The Los Angeles Police Department refers to them...

DUI Laws for Commercial Drivers

Posted by Robert Berglund | Apr 29, 2025 | 0 Comments

A commercial drivers license is required to operate commercial or heavy vehicles. A commercial vehicle is any type of motor vehicle used for transporting goods or paid paid passengers.  California DUI laws for commercial drivers are strict.  The legal limit for a driver operating a commercial ve...

Weaving as Basis for Traffic Stop

Posted by Robert Berglund | Apr 26, 2025 | 0 Comments

As we have discussed previously on our blog, law enforcement officers need reasonable suspicion to initiate a traffic stop upon a vehicle.  A driver who was speeding, weaving between lanes, rolling through a stop light or sign, driving with expired registration, talking on a cell phone, or textin...

DUI Cases at the Metropolitan Courthouse

Posted by Robert Berglund | Apr 23, 2025 | 0 Comments

The Metropolitan Courthouse, commonly known around Los Angeles as simply Metro, located at 1945 S. Hill Street in Los Angeles, is where the Los Angeles City Attorney prosecutes misdemeanor DUI cases where the arrests occurred in Central Los Angeles, including downtown Los Angeles, Chinatown, Ec...

DUI Checkpoint Laws - Part 2

Posted by Robert Berglund | Apr 17, 2025 | 0 Comments

In our last blog post, we provided an introduction to DUI sobriety checkpoints and the Ingersoll guidelines that govern their implementation.  To recap, the following guidelines should be followed for a valid DUI checkpoint: 1.  Decision making by supervising officers; 2.  Limits on the discret...

DUI Checkpoint Laws - Part I

Posted by Robert Berglund | Apr 14, 2025 | 0 Comments

DUI checkpoints, also known as sobriety checkpoints or DUI sobriety checkpoints, are locations where law enforcement officers are stationed to check drivers for signs of intoxication or impairment.  Law enforcement agencies use DUI checkpoints as part of their campaigns to deter drunk driving.  T...

DUI Probation Terms

Posted by Robert Berglund | Apr 11, 2025 | 0 Comments

If you are convicted of Driving Under the Influence you will will likely be placed on probation.  If it is a misdemeanor offense it will be informal, or summary probation.  This means that you do not have to report to a probation officer or the Los Angeles County Probation Department.  If you wer...

Can I Beat a Red Light Camera Ticket?

Posted by Robert Berglund | Mar 26, 2025 | 0 Comments

Red light camera tickets are issued based on photographic evidence, which can make it difficult to dispute the ticket.  However, you may still be able to challenge the ticket if you have a valid defense. Here are some possible defenses that a good Los Angeles traffic ticket attorney will look at...

Red Light Camera Tickets in Beverly Hills

Posted by Robert Berglund | Mar 18, 2025 | 0 Comments

The city of Beverly Hills runs a very active red light camera program.  These photographic devices are also known as "automated enforcement systems" and are allowed under California law.  These devices are usually located on traffic signals at intersections.  They consist of a camera which is tri...

Is it Worth it To Hire a Traffic Ticket Lawyer?

Posted by Robert Berglund | Feb 16, 2025 | 0 Comments

A traffic ticket lawyer can potentially help you fight a traffic ticket in court and increase your chances of a favorable outcome.  However, it is important to note that there are no guarantees, as the final decision ultimately rests with the traffic court judge or commissioner. Here are a few w...

Do You Need a Lawyer if Arrested for DUI?

Posted by Robert Berglund | Jan 20, 2025 | 0 Comments

When you face a DUI charge in Los Angeles, having a good lawyer can really help.  DUI lawyers know a lot about the complex nature of California's DUI laws.  They understand the legal process and can help you through it.  If you have been arrested for DUI in Los Angeles, call our office today at (...

DUI Arrest in Los Angeles

Posted by Robert Berglund | Jan 03, 2025 | 0 Comments

Getting a DUI in Los Angeles means you'll likely be arrested and held by the police.  It's a scary situation.  Prosecutors often push hard for DUI convictions.  You could face thousands of dollars in fines and fees. The court might also add extra costs.  A DUI conviction could even mean jail time...

Holiday Crackdown on Impaired Drivers

Posted by Robert Berglund | Dec 23, 2024 | 0 Comments

The holidays are a time for vacations, celebrations, work parties, and family gatherings.  Unfortunately, many of these celebrations involve the consumption of alcohol, which means that the holiday season also sees a rise in DUI-related crashes, leading to preventable holiday accidents.  Law enfo...

What Happens After Getting Arrested for DUI?

Posted by Robert Berglund | Sep 05, 2024 | 0 Comments

An arrest for driving under the influence is a very traumatic experience for many.  The most important thing to do after this happens is to keep calm.  You are not alone.  The first thing you should do is reach out to a Los Angeles DUI lawyer and explain what happened.  Berglund Law Office, P.C. ...

Arrested for DUI and Must Appear at Metro Court

Posted by Robert Berglund | Jul 23, 2024 | 0 Comments

Many DUI cases are filed at the Metropolitan Courthouse, commonly referred to as the "Metro" court, is located at 1945 South Hill Street in the city of Los Angeles.  The Metro Court is known for having a very high volume of DUI cases in Los Angeles.  This is due, in part, to the large jurisdictio...

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