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Living in Orange County, California has plenty of benefits, but DUI checkpoints have become an unfortunate weekend hassle. If you go out on a Friday or Saturday in Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Anaheim, Laguna, or any other Orange County city, you run the risk of getting caught in an impairment checkpoint. If you are showing signs of intoxication, officers stationed at DUI checkpoints may tow your car, write you a ticket, send you to jail, or do all three.
Although DUI checkpoints are legal in California, there are still rules governing their operations. If officers fail to adhere to these rules, those who are identified as intoxicated drivers may have the ability to have their cases dismissed. Here are common defenses used by Orange County DUI lawyers that may help you avoid jail time stemming from an OC DUI arrest.
Common California DUI Checkpoint Defense Strategies
According to the 2010 California Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 972 people lost their lives and 16,684 people suffered injuries as a result of alcohol related traffic collisions in 2010. Alcohol is one of the most dangerous mind-altering substances to use before operating a motor vehicle, yet there are still a very large number of every-day citizens doing just that.
When a person is identified at a sobriety checkpoint as driving while intoxicated, these are some of the ways that their DUI lawyers may choose to defend them.
- Where’s my warning? When a DUI checkpoint is being conducted, operating officers are required to provide drivers with adequate warning as they approach.
- I want to speak with your supervisor! For an Orange County DUI checkpoint to run properly, it needs to have supervising officers on duty.
- I was trapped! Checkpoints need to give drivers the ability to drive away from the checkpoint if needed.
DUI Checkpoints are more common than some people may think. On Friday the 24th, 3 people were arrested for suspicion of driving while intoxicated at a Newport Beach DUI checkpoint. More than 1,000 vehicles passed through the Jamboree and Santa Barbara checkpoint between the hours of 8:00 pm and 3:00 a.m.
Orange County DUI Legal Advice
If you or someone you know has had DUI charges brought against them, speaking with an experienced criminal defense legal representative may be in your best interest. Our Newport Beach DUI attorneys have helped countless alleged offenders receive favorable case outcomes.
To take advantage of a free consultation, call (844) 241-1221 or fill out our contact form.
