Another Celebrity Los Angeles DUI

Faith Evans, a singer and songwriter who also acts and produces, was arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department for allegedly driving under the influence.  According to law enforcement, Ms. Evans was stopped at a DUI checkpoint near Marina Del Rey when officers detected alcohol.  She was arrested and booked on suspicion of Los Angeles DUI; she was eventually released the following morning after her car was impounded.

After the Faith Evans DUI Arrest, she tweeted that she is fine and thanked fans for their support.  For most people living in Los Angeles however, a DUI Arrest could lead to much more than one night in jail and a wave of support from well wishers.

Evans is the former wife and widow of rapper Christopher "The Notorious B.I.G." Wallace.  In addition to being drawn into the East Coast/West Coast rap feud, Ms. Evans has been charged with other crimes, including possession of marijuana and cocaine as well as an improper tag violation during a traffic stop. 

Most people charged with a Los Angeles DUI face serious consequences, including jail time, loss of license, probation, fines and more.  Without a skilled  Los Angeles DUI Defense Attorney, you could be facing numerous parts of the criminal justice system without proper legal representation.  For example, if you have been arrested for a Los Angeles DUI, you are not only going to have to go through the courts, but you will most likely have a DMV hearing as well, which could cost you your license if you are not careful. The DMV has the authority to take away your license for years depending upon the type of drunk driving crime you are accused of.  In any DMV hearing, you need a skilled Lo s Angeles DUI Defense Attorney to help you navigate the hearing, the laws and how to help you keep your license.

When pulled over at the Sobriety Checkpoint, Faith Evans could have faced any number of investigations by the police.  She could have been given a field sobriety test (such as walking in a straight line or reciting her ABC's), she could have been given a breath test (to determine her blood alcohol content) or she could have simply been given a smell test (did her breath or car smell of alcohol). 

If you or someone you love has been charged with drunk driving due to a Los Angeles Sobriety Checkpoint, contact the Los Angeles DUI Defense Attorneys at Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin, LLP by calling 877-781-1570.  We will analyze your situation and provide top notch legal counsel on how to craft the best defense possible for your driving under the influence charge.