Los Angeles DUI Checkpoints and Lawyers
With cities, states and counties throughout the country facing difficult economic situations, they are looking for new and different ways to raise revenue for the government. One source of revenue that states is a DUI Checkpoint where police stop cars and random (allegedly) in order to check and see if the driver has been drinking. However, in many Los Angeles DUI Checkpoints, the number of drivers pulled over often contains an incredibly tiny number of drunk drivers.
For example, in San Luis Obispo, police officers said they arrested five people during a recent DUI Checkpoint. However, most statistics suggest that out of one hundred cars pulled over, only a small number of those cars, possibly even as low as 1% - 5% will be drunk drivers. With the numbers so low, one has to wonder why the police would continue to utilize this tactic. Additionally, there are a number of guidelines police must abide by when performing a Los Angeles DUI Checkpoint.
In Fontana this weekend, the police will be conducting a checkpoint. Police will be stopping cars to search for signs of inebriation and a driver's license. The driver's license angle is new, as it allows police to write tickets and drive up revenue for local governments. In order for aLos Angeles DUI Checkpoint to be legitimate, police must alert the public before hand of the impending stop and must set themselves up in a location that has access to an alternate route. In fact, in Fontana, the police are actually asking the public to inform on their fellow citizens by calling 911 if they think they see a motorist they suspect of driving under the influence.
Los Angeles DUI Checkpoints can lead to serious criminal charges, and require the skill of a knowledgeable Los Angeles DUI Defense Attorney in order to provide a solid legal defense. The lawyer must understand the law, police tactics, field sobriety tests, blood alcohol science, breath test flaws and other detailed areas of the law. At Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP, our Los Angeles DUI Defense Attorneys understand the law and they have over 50 combined years of experience with DUI trials. Our lawyers have worked in various Los Angeles District Attorneys' Offices, giving them a unique perspective into how the criminal justice system works. They are also knowledgeable when it comes to the DMV process in relation to DUI charges.
If you or someone you love has been charged with driving under the influence due to a Los Angeles DUI Checkpoint, contact the Los Angeles DUI Defense Attorneys at Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin by calling 877-781-1570 today. Our skilled legal professionals will work tirelessly to defend your rights, your future and your freedom.