If you have received a citation for speeding in Santa Barbara or in neighboring Santa Maria, or Lompoc the likeliness of lidar or radar being used to determine your speed is highly probable. So what is the difference between lidar and radar? The difference between standard radar and lidar (laser) is that radar systems use radio waves,…
As a Santa Barbara traffic lawyer, we are often times asked about resources that can come into play for those facing a traffic violation. Sometimes it involves traffic schools. In California, attending an approved traffic school may help you reduce points on your driving record and avoid harsher penalties, like a license suspension. It can even help…
“Help! I’m in jail. I need a reputable bail bond company!” If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of choosing a bail bonds company, you’ll benefit from this review of the top 5 Santa Barbara Bail Bonds companies. In an effort to ensure his clients are well informed, Ken Hallum, a Santa Barbara traffic attorney,…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 2, 2015, Santa Barbara CA: When drivers in Santa Barbara are stopped for a DUI infraction, they want to be represented by someone who has a great deal of knowledge and experience with Santa Barbara DUI Laws. With its strong reputation for representing the motor vehicle operators of Santa Barbara as local…
Dear Friends and Family, I am very thankful for the wonderful clients I have worked with this year. I appreciate your business and getting to know all of you. Please be aware that Santa Barbara law enforcement and theAvoid the 12DUI Task Force will be stepping up DUI enforcement efforts in Santa Barbara County as…
Holiday traffic and DUI enforcement is nothing new to Santa Barbara residents, and when in doubt do not get behind the wheel. A word to the wise when enforcement is up, focused on DUI, so are all other sorts of violations. So keep the cell phones hands free, the speed down, and obey the signs….
Underage DUI Penalties – License Suspension and Fines When it comes to getting a DUI, underage drivers are easily at most risk for the most severe punishments available. While they might not spend years in jail for an offense, there are many more consequences that are far worse for young drivers, including license suspension, fines,…
How To Select The Best Santa Barbara DUI Attorney Hiring a Santa Barbara DUI attorney is critical to your success if you are charged with drunk driving. There are about 2,700 drunk driving arrests in Santa Barbara County, home to more than 300,000 residents. There are thousands of DUI attorneys who can handle DUI cases…
Preparation course from a Santa Barbara DUI attorney Getting caught driving drunk is never a good experience. Fortunately,knowing what to expect can help you to assure that you were apprehended andcharged correctly and that the officer did not do anything that was out ofline compared to what is typically required to prove intoxication at thetime…
DUI penalties are more serious than you think. Getting a DUI is serious business. First-time offenders need to know what to expect before they go to court so that they can be prepared for what they are getting into. The most basic penalties for a DUI include fines, license suspension, probation, and jail time. Of…