Rosanne Faul Criminal Law Blog

The science behind a DUI case is important to acknowledge and remember when deciding whether or not to drive. Unfortunately, even if tested before leaving friends or a restaurant does not solve the issue as blood alcohol levels fluctuate. Counting drinks is also imprecise, as the size and alcohol content will influence the true alcohol concentration of the person’s blood.... Read More

If you have had one or more prior convictions for a DUI, or what is commonly referred to as a "wet reckless", you do not want to go to court and try to resolve the case yourself or hire just any attorney. A second DUI, third DUI, felony DUI, or what is referred to as a multiple DUI arrest, will affect your future, mobility and freedom. Regardless if you are charged with a misdemeanor DUI or felony DUI, you need an Orange County DUI attorney to obtain the most favorable results.... Read More

It's amazing how many times I have heard an "expert" testify that the breath device used in a DUI case is accurate, because it has so many safeguards that if it wasn’t working properly it wouldn't give a result. Obviously, that's not the case with the Alco-Sensor V used in Ventura County where hundreds of DUI convictions will be overturned and others will never have charges filed against them. Ventura County bought this device in January and since this time they have... Read More

St. Patrick’s Day is on a Thursday this year so beware of increased police patrol and the possibility of DUI Checkpoints through the weekend in Orange County and across the state.

In 2010, St. Patrick’s Day fell on a Wednesday, but on the weekend following the holiday, Newport Beach, San Clemente, Huntington Beach and Fullerton police departments conducted checkpoints.

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Beginning on July 1, 2010, driving under the influence (DUI) laws are changing as it relates to driver’s licenses. While Ignition Interlock Devices (IID) are going to become more prevelent, mulitiple offenders will be back on the roads sooner. But what is an IID? IID is a device that is installed in a DUI offender’s vehicle. The installation, and every 60 days of calibration, is completed by a certified installer. This, of course, is paid... Read More

Arrest: If you are lucky the police have taken you to their station and have released on you a citation. Unfortunately, many are taken to the County Jail and released later or are forced to remain in jail on bail.

Bail:  You will remain in jail unless you pay the full amount of bail (which will be returned upon the completion
of the case) or pay a bail bondsman 10% of the bail amount (which will not be returned).
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