DUI Checkpoints in Los Angeles

The LAPD this week released a press release announcing that they are conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on March 5, 2011.  The location for the DUI checkpoint will be La Brea Avenue between Rodeo Road and Exposition Boulevard, Los Angeles, California.

The Law Offices of Loren M. Merlin in no way is promoting drunk driving, rather we want to educate the public not to drive drunk and arrange for other safe methods of transportation.  The LAPD has announced that drivers who are suspected of driving drunk will be asked to perform field sobriety tests, and if the person fails, they can expect to face, “jail, vehicle storage fees, license suspension, insurance rate increases, fines, driving under the influence classes, other expenses that can exceed $10,000.”

In the long run, driving drunk in Los Angeles is not worth it! The punishment you can face, and the lives that are placed in danger outweigh any reason to drive drunk.

If you are currently facing a criminal charge such as Driving Under the Influence, do not hesitate to contact a Los Angeles DUI Lawyer that you can trust.   At the Law Offices of Loren M. Merlinwe understand the ramifications of a successful conviction and are therefore completely devoted to protecting your rights. By securing the legal assistance of an experienced DUI Attorney from our firm, you can rest assure knowing that your rights and your future will be placed into completely trustworthy hands.