Newport Beach Peninsula Fourth of July Arrests

It's 6:00 PM July 4th, 2013. The Newport Beach Peninsula is experiencing another annual influx of thousands of beachgoers revelers and party people. I'm watching it first hand right now because that is where my office is located. The Newport Beach Peninsula is my neighborhood.
 Law enforcement is out in full force. Dozens of arrests have already been made and its not even dark yet. Fines are tripled if the arrest occurs in the Safety Enhancement Zone between 38th Street and 53rd Street.
If you or someone close to you is arrested on the Fourth or during the upcoming weekend, The Law Office of Gene Dorney is here to help. I have over 35 years experience defending criminal cases of all types from dui, assault, suspended licenses, probation violations, and serious felonies including homicide. My office is located on the Newport Beach Peninsula. I'll meet with you right away for a free consultation.  Defending you, your friends and loved ones is what we do around here every day, 24/7. No more so than on the Fourth of July. We're in the neighborhood. Call and talk to me at 949 675-4973. And follow me on Twitter @genedorney for in advance notification of the times and location of dui/license checkpoints in Orange County.
 Have a safe and sane Independence Day.
Gene Dorney, Attorney at Law.

What You Don't Say Can Be Used Against You

For over 35 years representing clients in cases ranging from dui to homicide, I have always advised my clients and the public that the first rule of “what to do if I get stopped by the police?” is to remain silent. Well, after the June 17, 2013 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Salinas v. Texas, remaining silent has become a little more complicated.

Mr. Salinas was not in custody, he had not been read his Miranda rights and was freely talking to police investigators, answering some questions and remaining silent when asked some other questions. He was later arrested.

At his murder trial, prosecutors were allowed to comment on his silence as evidence of his guilt. And, after due deliberation, the jury did find guilty.  Now The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in a 5/4 decision, that this did not constitute a violation of his 5^th Amendment right to remain silent.

The court reasoned that since Mr. Salinas was not in custody during the questioning, he had the burden of speaking up and saying that he was invoking his right to remain silent. He was not in custody, and since he didn’t speak up and invoke his right to remain silent, what he didn’t say was used against him.

The Law Office of Gene Dorney strongly advises that if you are stopped by law enforcement, you must say “I am invoking my right to remain silent.”

We at the Law Office of Gene Dorney Dui Law Office can help you if you are charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, driving on a suspended license, domestic violence, probation violations and any other misdemeanor or felony. We have been representing clients in these types of matters in Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Laguna Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa. Huntington Beach and all of Orange County for over 35 years.

And remember, if you arrested, The Law Office of Gene Dorney is here to help you. Call 949 675-4973 to speak with Gene Dorney.

HAVE A SAFE, HAPPY SUMMER FROM THE LAW OFFICE OF GENE DORNEY

Hands Free Is Not Risk Free!

A ban on all mobile phone conversation behind the wheel, including hands free has been called for by National Transportation Safety Board Chair Deborah Hersman. This after the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety released a report yesterday containing findings that voice text messaging is much more distracting to drivers than making a call with a hand held device.

Over the last few years DUI law enforcement officers have been increasingly stopping drivers for texting or talking on a hand held device. California DUI lawyers consistently remind their clients and the public that speaking or texting on a hand held phone is extremely distracting and dangerous, can cause you to swerve, or cause a collision with another person.  If you have been drinking or using medications, it could cause you to be arrested for a DUI. The Law Office of Gene Dorney, Newport Beach DUI Law Office, strongly suggests that you turn off and put away your phone in the glove box prior to driving.

The National Transportation Safety Board and The Law Office of Gene Dorney, Newport DUI Law Office, are in agreement, “Hands Free is Not Risk Free”.

We at the The Law Office of Gene Dorney, Newport Beach DUI Law Office, can help you if you are charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. We have been representing clients in these types of matters in Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Corona del Mar, Newport Coast, Irvine, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, and all of Orange County for over 35 Years.

And remember, if you are arrested for driving under the influence, driving on a suspended license, probation violation, or any other misdemeanor or felony, The Law Office of Gene Dorney, Newport Beach DUI Law Office,  is here to help you.  Call 949-675-4973 to speak to Gene Dorney, Attorney at Law.

HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE SUMMER FROM THE LAW OFFICE OF GENE DORNEY.

Driving Under the Influence Law Office in Newport Beach, CA

DUI / DWI Law Office in Newport Beach with over 40 years experience in Orange County Courts. The Law Office of Gene Dorney is located at 3355 Via Lido, Suite 215, Newport Beach, CA 92663.  Call 949-675-4973 office or call or text 949-887-3045 mobile to get help with your DUI case.  It is stressful to be arrested for a DUI.  I will help you by explaining your options, making court appearances so you don't have to miss work or school, and I will fight for you to get the best possible result.  My clients know that I work hard, have a good reputation, am available to meet, call or text, and provide professional, top quality legal representation of all matters in court and with the DMV regarding a DUI case.  There is no charge for the initial consultation.  I will answer your questions and understand that you are seeking the best possible attorney to represent you in your case.  Call me or text me at 949-887-3045 for DUI Help Now.  Thank you,  Gene Dorney, Attorney at Law

Newport DUI Lawyer offers Free DUI Consultation! Call or Text 949-887-3045

Arrested for a DUI this past weekend in Newport Beach?  Call or text me for a Free Consultation about your DUI case.  I have over 35 years experience, a top reputation and I know I can help you with your DUI case.  My office is located in Newport Beach.  Call or text 949-887-3045 for DUI help now!  Gene Dorney, Attorney at Law.  Law Office of Gene Dorney

Newport Beach DUI Defense Attorney Free Consultation Text 949-887-3045 or Call 949-675-4973

If you were arrested for a DUI in Newport Beach recently call The Law Office of Gene Dorney for a FREE Consultation.  You can call me at my office at 949-675-4973 or you can send me a text at 949-887-3045.  I am available 24/7 to help you with your legal needs.  With over 40 years experience in DUI Law and Criminal Law experience, I know I can help you with your case.  My law office is located in Newport Beach on Via Lido, near Newport Blvd. and Pacific Coast Highway.  I look forward to speaking with you about your case.

Driving Under the Influence of Drugs in Orange County, California

Over the last few years there has been a significant increase in the number of cases filed by the Office of the District Attorney of the County of Orange, for alleged driving under the influence of drugs. A large number of these cases involve no alcohol at all.

 Many people think that it is perfectly legal to drive while under the influence of prescribed medication. This is certainly not true. Likewise, many people believe that if they possess a certificate allowing them to use and possess “medical marijuana” it is also legal to drive under the influence of it. This is also untrue. (Many also wrongly believe that it is also somehow legal to sell or give away their legally obtained marijuana. That’s a serious felony and is a topic for a different discussion.)

The fact is, that law enforcement is getting much more skilled at detecting the symptoms and the toxicology of drugs and are becoming much more aggressive in detaining drivers on suspicion of dui drugs, especially at night and on weekends. Likewise prosecutors are becoming more aggressive in filing these types of cases. They all have become emboldened by the results of recent statewide studies involving driving and drugs. A study conducted by the state Office of Traffic Safety titled, The 2012 California Roadside Survey of Nighttime Weekend Driver’s Alcohol and Drug Use, has been recently published. This was the first statewide survey aimed at weekend and nighttime driving. The findings are quite interesting.

 The overall prevalence of drugs in the system of all drivers tested was 14%, while the prevalence of alcohol in all drivers tested was 7.3%. Among the drugs tested, marijuana had the highest prevalence rate of 7.4% of those drivers tested. The prevalence of illegal drugs was, remarkably, the same as the prevalence for legal prescribed and over the counter drugs, 4.6%. This survey will likely be studied further. However, what is important to understand, is that law enforcement and prosecutors are looking even more closely at nighttime and weekend drivers. And they aren’t just looking for alcohol intoxication any longer.

It’s the Holiday Season. The nights are longer, the weekends are filled up with parties. Be careful out there. Get a designated driver. Call a cab. Remember many prescribed medications were not meant to be combined with driving.

We at the Law Office of Gene Dorney can help you if you are charged with driving under the influence of drugs. We have access to the most experienced licensed toxicologists who can test your blood for levels of toxicity to determine if there is enough in your system to impair your driving.  And, of course we offer skilled and knowledgeable representation in your case to get you the best possible outcome.

Remember, if you arrested for driving under the influence, driving on a suspended license, probation violation, or any other misdemeanor or felony, The Law Office of Gene Dorney at 949-675-4973 is here to help you.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE LAW OFFICE OF GENE DORNEY.