Holiday Cheer Leads to Holiday Lockdown with Los Angeles DUI Arrests
Along with family gatherings and gift exchanges, the holidays bring an increased police presence on city streets and highways. This heightened presence also takes the form of multiple DUI checkpoints which Los Angeles motorists have to deal with. According to a Los Angeles Times blog, the week leading up to, and including Christmas weekend, saw hundreds of individuals arrested for operating motor vehicles while under the influence. Reportedly, more than 1,400 people (a slight increase from 2008 figures) were arrested in Los Angeles for DUI during the weeklong crackdown.
DUI checkpoints are meant to help curb the number of impaired drivers that are operating motor vehicles on California’s roads and highways. However, not all individuals deemed to be under the influence are in fact guilty of such action. That is, improperly calibrated blood alcohol concentration (BAC) devices can declare false positives, law enforcement can be improperly trained to handle such equipment, and field sobriety tests may not be properly administered. With the holidays such a prime time for law enforcement to utilize DUI checkpoints, all officers involved in manning the checkpoints need to be properly trained. They must also ensure that their BAC measuring devices are functioning as they’re supposed to.
At The Law Offices of Lawrence Wolf, our Los Angeles DUI defense attorneys understand that BAC readings are not always accurate. Our experienced defense lawyers will examine the circumstances of your arrest, and will mount a strong defense on your behalf against all accusations made against you. If you have been charged with DUI in Los Angeles, please do not hesitate to contact our offices for a free consultation of your case. Call us today at 866-390-7373 and we’ll fight to help you achieve the best possible outcome in your case.
Source Article: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/12/hundreds-arrested-for-drunk-driving-during-the-holiday-weekend.html
