Rosanne Faul 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

 Absolutely not. Most violations around the 14601 section of the California Vehicle Code are not infractions and the penalty is not simply a fine payment, traffic school and the possibility of one DMV point. Driving when one’s driver’s license is suspended is a... 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

You received a break on the misdemeanor or felony you pled to last year, but you’re still on probation; or maybe you didn’t receive a break, but at least you’re out of jail – be aware that violating your probation will make matters worse.

A probation violation occurs when the sentence the Judge gives is disobeyed during the probation’s time period (usually 3-5 years).  So for instance, the Judge says that you... 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

A brief on Expungements and sealing the criminal record.... 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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For for information on Domestic Violence in Orange County, California: http://www.domesticbatterylawyer.com/... Read More

As a child and even as an adult can you picture times when you have tried to talk

yourself out of a situation? I can remember when I was in the second grade and

brought something of my mom's to school for show-and-tell. It ended up falling off my

desk and breaking. Of course, I wanted to blame it on the kid that walked by and

accidentally hit it with his sleeve.

Can you imagine the police interrogation - "Why did you... Read More

The holidays are upon us and the police departments in Orange County are gearing up to enforce DUI laws to make our streets safe…and make lots of money while increasing their statistics.

I hate to break it to you, but the police are going to pull you over for any reason…no front license plate, music too loud, brake light out, license plate light out, registration tag missing…Now is the time to inspect your car and get it to the shop.  Prepare for this holdiay... Read More