California defense attorney Darren T. Kavinoky has co-written a groundbreaking new guide to drunk driving defense written by the state’s top lawyers.  Strategies for Defending DUI Cases in California:  Leading Lawyers on Understanding the DMV’s Involvement in the Case, Reviewing Settlement Options, and Preparing Your Client for Court will likely become the top go-to guide on California DUI defense.

The recently released Strategies for Defending DUI Cases in California is the latest installment in the“Inside the Minds” legal series. These books go ‘Inside the Minds’ of top lawyers in each practice area, and attorneys across the country use these guides when forming defense strategies.

Strategies for Defending DUI Cases in California is a helpful, informative primer of drunk driving defense that helps readers understand topics that include using expert witnesses, overcoming juror bias and arguing against questionable test results. The authors outline the role of the DMV in a California drunk driving case, the unique challenges of DUI law, and how to overcome these hurdles.

Darren’s chapter “Knowledge as the Foundation” is a straightforward guide for lawyers on representing California driving under the influence clients.  Darren provides a concise overview of California DUI laws, the latest trends in drunk driving defense, special challenges, aggressive defense strategies, constitutional issues, and how to overcome the most formidable roadblock of all – helping accused drunk drivers see why they should fight their California DUI charges.

Darren T. Kavinoky is also a nationally known legal commentator who has appeared on Dr. Phil, Larry King Live, the Today show, CNN’s Prime News, Entertainment Tonight, the Nancy Grace Show, The Insider, Showbiz Tonight and various programs on truTV (formerly Court TV).

Here’s what prominent lawyers have to say about the “Inside the Minds” series:

“A rare peek behind the curtains and into the minds of the industry’s best.” -Brandon Baum, Partner, Cooley Godward

“Intensely personal, practical advice from seasoned deal-makers.” -Mary Ann Jorgenson, Coordinator of Business Practice Area, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey

To learn more about California DUI defense, please contact Darren Kavinoky today at 1.877.4NO.CUFFS for a free consultation.

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A new accessory called the iBreath transforms an iPod into a breath-alcohol testing device. The creators of the iBreath hope it will save lives and prevent DUI arrests.

Drivers who blow onto a retractable ‘blow wand’ on the $79 iBreath can find out whether their blood alcohol content (BAC) exceeds the legal limit of .08 percent. The BAC results are displayed on an LED screen within two seconds, and an alarm sounds if the driver is over the limit.

Any tool that effectively prevents DUI will promote public safety, but sometimes individuals fail to realize that they’re over the limit and get arrested for drunk driving. If you’ve been arrested on a California DUI charge, a skilled defense lawyer from The Kavinoky Law Firm is here to help. Please contact us today at 1.877.4NO.CUFFS for a free consultation.

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Former ‘Prison Break’ actor Lane Garrison, who was sentenced to 40 months in prison after pleading guilty to felony vehicular manslaughter, has been sued for wrongful death by the parents of the teen that died in his SUV after a DUI / DWI crash.

The parents of the 17-year-old Beverly Hills boy who died in Lane’s SUV in 2006 are seeking unspecified reimbursement for medical care and treatment, burial and funeral experiences, attorney fees and any punitive damages the court may see fit to compensate the couple for the “loss of care, comfort and society of their minor son.”

Many drivers don’t realize that DUI / DWI involving injury or death can result in both criminal and civil penalties.  If you’re facing a California DUI / DWI charge, it’s imperative that you aggressively fight the allegations with the help of a qualified defense lawyer.

An experienced California DUI / DWI lawyer from The Kavinoky Law Firm is ready to review your drunk driving case and fight for your rights. Please contact us today at 1.877.4NO.CUFFS for a free consultation.

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More young women in California are driving drunk and dying in alcohol-related crashes, a study released by the Automobile Club of Southern California says.

Here are some excerpts from the study:

-The number of people who died as result of drunk female drivers ages 21 to 24 rose from 1,037 in 1998 to 1,515 in 2007 - an increase of 46 percent.

-Alcohol-related deaths for men over the same time period increased 18 percent.

-Female drunk drivers ages 18 to 20 were involved in 74 percent more crashes in 2007 than in 1998.

The Auto Club attributed the increases to the fact that more women are driving longer distances and engaging in more aggressive behavior.

A California DUI / DWI arrest carries penalties that can include fines, a driver’s license, and even jail time, so it’s imperative to aggresively fight the charges with the help of a skilled drunk driving defense lawyer. An experienced California DUI / DWI attorney from The Kavinoky Law Firm can review your case and begin planning a strong defense strategy. Please contact us today at 1.877.4NO.CUFFS for a free consultation.

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A woman who teaches driver’s ed to teenagers in Northern California was arrested on suspicion of DUI / DWI in Sacramento.

Bathsheeba Thomas, an instructor for Bond Driving School, was arrested for DUI / DWI during the early morning hours by a California Highway Patrol officer.

DUI / DWI arrests sometimes occur after a traffic stop for an unrelated moving violation, although it’s not clear why the CHP officer stopped Thomas. However, police must have probable cause to both initiate a traffic stop and make a DUI / DWI arrest.

If you’re facing a California DUI / DWI charge, your defense lawyer should thoroughly analyze your case to determine whether police had probable cause to pull you over and place you under arrest.

An experienced California DUI / DWI attorney from The Kavinoky Law Firm is ready to review your case and determine the appropriate challenges. Please contact a skilled California DUI / DWI lawyer today at 1.877.4NO.CUFFS for a free consultation.

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Actress Heather Locklear has been charged with misdemeanor driving under the influence of drugs stemming from her arrest in Santa Barbara two months ago.

Locklear is accused of driving while under the influence of legally prescribed drugs. Investigators found no alcohol or illegal drugs in her system.

Many drivers don’t realize that they can be arrested for DUI even after taking drugs legally prescribed by a doctor. The issue in these cases is whether the driver was impaired, not whether the drug is legal or illegal.

If you’re facing a California drunk driving or driving under the influence of drugs charge, an experienced DUI attorney will do everything possible to protect you from the consequences of a conviction.

To learn more about aggressive defenses to driving under the influence charges, please contact a skilled California DUI attorney from The Kavinoky Law Firm today at 1.877.4NO.CUFFS for a free consultation.

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A driver accused of being under the influence of drugs and sending text messages when his truck struck and killed a teen on a bicycle in Huntington Beach has been indicted on felony charges.

Jeffrey Francis Woods, 21, faces felony charges of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence and driving under the influence of drugs.  Prosecutors allege he was under the influence of Vicodin and Xanax at the time of the crash.

Driving under the influence of drugs (DUID) cases can be challenging for both the prosecution and the defense, because tests used to detect drugs cannot determine when the substance was ingested - only its presence in the body. The prosecutor will argue that the driver was impaired behind the wheel, while the defense will argue that the driver wasn’t impaired.

If you’re facing a California driving under the influence charge, you need a skilled defense lawyer who will take an innovative and creative approach to fighting your case. An experienced California DUI lawyer from The Kavinoky Law Firm has the knowledge needed to aggressively fight for your rights. Please contact us today at 1.877.4NO.CUFFS for a free consultation.

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Attorney Craig Sturm of The Kavinoky Law Firm has earned an enormous win for a California DUI client who was facing a murder charge in connection with a wrong-way freeway crash. The client was instead convicted of manslaughter.

Craig and a team of top attorneys and investigators fought long and hard to ensure that their client received a top-notch defense. Because of this, their client avoided life in prison.

If you’re facing a California DUI charge, you need a knowledgeable defense lawyer safeguarding your rights. An experienced California DUI attorney from The Kavinoky Law Firm is prepared to review your case and develop an aggressive defense on your behalf. Please contact a skilled California DUI lawyer today at 1.877.4NO.CUFFS for a free consultation.

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Police said it was a first - two men were both arrested on suspicion of DUI / DWI for driving the same vehicle.

Police in Fargo, ND pulled over an SUV and took the driver back to the patrol car to administer a breath test. While they were doing so, the SUV’s brake lights came on and the vehicle slowly drove away.

One of the officers pursued the SUV and stopped it a few blocks away. By the time the officer walked up to the vehicle, the man driving it had returned to the passenger seat.

Police arrested the original driver, Tyler Eggum, 23, on suspicion of DUI / DWI. His ‘passenger,’ Eric Sedevie, 24, was arrested on suspicion of DUI / DWI and driving on a suspended license.

If you’re facing a California DUI / DWI charge, you need a skilled defense lawyer who thorougly understands the complexities of drunk driving law. An experienced California DUI / DWI attorney from The Kavinoky Law Firm is ready to review your case and develop an aggressive defense plan. Please contact a knowledgeable California DUI / DWI lawyer today at 1.877.4NO.CUFFS for a free consultation.

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Shia LaBeouf won’t be prosecuted for DUI / DWI in connection with a July crash in Hollywood that seriously injured the actor’s hand.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office decided to drop the charges against LaBeouf because of lack of evidence. The actor refused to take a chemical test after the crash.

Most California DUI attorneys advise against refusing a chemical test after a drunk driving arrest.  LaBeouf’s upcoming California DMV hearing is one reason - the actor faces a one-year driver’s license suspension for refusing the test. And when prosecutors do pursue a DUI case in court, they can use a chemical test refusal as evidence of ‘consciousness of guilt.’

If you’re facing a California DUI / DWI charge, you need a top defense lawyer ensuring that your rights are protected. California DUI attorney Darren Kavinoky and the experienced defense lawyers of The Kavinoky Law Firm are ready to review your drunk driving case and plan an aggressive strategy to fight the charges. Please contact us today at 1.877.4NO.CUFFS for a free consultation.

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