DUI | POSSESSION OF DRUGS| FALSE ID| MINOR IN POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL| DRUNK IN PUBLIC?
COACHELLA is a breeding ground for Arrests and Thefts! It is also an Accident waiting to happen. Whenever thousands of people are crammed together, there is always a potential for needing the police and a lawyer.
During the first week of Coachella ’24, 50-100 cell phones were stolen and 50 have been returned to their owner by 4/18/24.
When thousands of cars exit at the same time with people high from drinking and drugs in the sun it is just an accident or arrest waiting to happen. Tempers flare from waiting in lines for entering and exiting… and inside when the event bands are late! Truly, it is a matter of time until an Accident or Arrest brings out Indio’s finest in their Black and Whites.
The most common Arrests are for DUI, Drunk in Public, Possession of Drugs, Minor in Possession and False ID. Thus, during and after the concert, my phones ring by future clients arrested for these charges, or who have just been in an auto accident.
If these sound familiar, you need a good Local lawyer. Now, how do you find a good attorney, and should it be from your home town or a local Coachella Valley attorney?
There are a many reasons to hire a local lawyer…but why local? Initially, Familiarity with local laws and courts is crucial. Your Beverly Hills lawyer will NOT be familiar with the Judges, DA’s and court procedures in Indio’s Larson Justice Center.
Convenience is also a consideration. Naturally, a local lawyer will be more convenient and s/he will not have to travel long distances to court and charge you for the extra time.
Reputation is important because local lawyers have been practicing in “your court”. It is important your attorney has an established reputation and knows the DA’s and Judges.
Personalized Attention is also a factor, as local lawyers may able to give you more attention and focus on your case. They are not juggling a large number of cases all over Southern California.
Ultimately, the most important factor when hiring a lawyer for a DUI case, is finding someone who has the Experience and Expertise, to get the best possible outcome for you.
There are a few potential defenses that might be used in an Indio DUI case that are factually driven. Some common Defenses to a DUI charge include a lack of Probable cause. This occurs when the cop did not have a valid reason for stopping your vehicle and thus the evidence may be deemed inadmissible in court. Illegal search and seizure also occurs when the police violate your Fourth Amendment rights by searching your vehicle or seizing evidence without probable cause.
Sometimes the Field Sobriety Tests (FST’s) are Administered improperly? These tests can be subjective, and may be administered improperly or evaluated unfairly. A good DUI attorney may be able to challenge the results of these tests. The Breathalyzer may also not be functioning and Calibrated Properly, and thus provide an incorrect reading. Of course Prescriptions and health conditions may also be a factor.
DUI cases are among the most challenging Criminal cases, as you must deal with the Court and DMV…each independent of the other. My USC Pre Law/ Pre Med science background helps me understand the potential flaws in the chemical tests.
The DUI results in your CDL being snatched and the driver given a Pink Piece of Paper, which is a Temporary License, with the Administrative Per Se info. It explains the driver has 10 calendar days to request a DMV Hearing… and a Stay. This protects the client’s right to a hearing and driving privileges from being suspended. If a hearing is not requested the license will be suspended on the 30th day after the arrest.
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Upon advice of my attorney, Dale Gribow, I exercise my right to remain silent until you contact him at (760) 837-7500 or dale@dalegribowlaw.com for an OK.
My attorney has advised me the VOLUNTARY FIELD SOBRIETY (FST) AND BREATH TESTS, at the scene, are OPTIONAL (unless one is on probation). Thus I elect not to take them. I want to cooperate and am happy to take a BLOOD TEST.
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DALE GRIBOW is a “Boutique Concierge” PI | DUI firm with 25+ TOP LAWYER awards, 9 Man of the Year recognitions, 4 Dale Gribow Days, and awarded “Mr. Charity”. He has represented the CV’s seriously injured and criminally accused for 30 years. The limited caseload allows calls to be answered and returned the “Old Fashioned” way…by Dale. “Whether I accept your case or not, if you take the time to call, I will personally direct you.”
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