Causes of Drunk Driving - More Than You May Think!

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

Cause of Drunk DrivingWith so many anti-drunk driving campaigns in effect around the country, it is difficult to understand why people are still convicted of Driving Under the Influence of alcohol, illegal and/or some prescription drugs. Since drunk driving is preventable, why are people still being arrested?

One of the causes of drunk driving is that people do not intend to get drunk. They may only have a few drinks but the alcohol hits them much harder than expected. Some people drink alcohol on an empty stomach which can cause their blood alcohol content to exceed the legal limits.

Some people do not realize how intoxicated they actually are. They may think they are totally fine to drive and then get behind the wheel impaired. Some may have tried unsuccessfully to call a friend or family member to pick them up after a night of drinking.

Some people may be embarrassed to admit how much they’ve had to drink. They may feel like they don’t want to be a burden to others and try to get home on their own. Many people drink to excess and even though they know they are impaired, they do not believe they will get caught. According to the Mothers Against Drunk Drivers website, on average, someone who is caught drunk driving has driven drunk 80 times prior to their his first arrest.

Some people may try to drink coffee or otherwise sober up before driving. However, they may not realize it takes a human body one hour to metabolize one alcoholic drink. Drinking coffee or taking a cold shower does not sober up a human being.

More Information...  http://duidaily.com/causes-of-drunk-driving-2/

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Prescription Drugs and Driving =Equals= DUI Arrests !

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

Driver's on Prescription Drugs can causing an alarming number of accidents as if they were drinking or using illegal drugs.

Driving under the influence is not just a term for drinking and driving anymore.

Any driver can be arrested for a driving under the influence of any prescription medicine that impairs their ability to drive. Read your prescription bottle!

There has been a general increase in use of prescription medications that DUI's related to the effects of drunk driving in recent years.

Again read your prescription bottle and act according to the presciption labels.

Stay Safe Out There - If You Need Help just Give Me a Call!

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“Legal Highs” in Recent Years has Left Governments Around the World in the Dust

An explosion of hundreds of new “legal highs” in recent years has left governments around the world in the dust as lawmakers struggle to keep prohibition laws updated as more and more never-before-seen drugs flood the black market.

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said Wednesday that more than 251 new psychoactive substances were available on the black market by mid-2012, a growth of more than 50 percent over 2009. The UNODC’s 2013 World Drug Report finds that these substances are “proliferating at an unprecedented rate and posing unforeseen public health consequences.”

The situation has become so severe that the study says the number of new psychoactive substances available on the black market today exceeds the number of controlled psychoactive substances currently prohibited by governments around the world.

One of the problems governments are having with these rapidly emerging substances is that when they place one drug on a schedule of controlled substances, chemists slightly tweak the molecular structure and re-release the drug, once again technically legal thanks to tiny changes.

“There is a lack of long-term data which would provide a much-needed perspective: no sooner is one substance scheduled, than another one replaces it, thus making it difficult to study the long-term impact of a substance on usage and its health effects,” the study notes.

In other words, prohibition laws have now created a game of cat-and-mouse between authorities and the developers of untested new drugs, and the drug developers are winning. A similar effect was observed in the U.S. after authorities banned the psychoactive chemicals in the marijuana-substitute “Spice,” leading to hundreds of variants of the synthetic drug, some with terrifying physical and psychological side-effects.

The UNODC study said that the global body is now coordinating a rapid-response system that will warn governments of these new drugs as they are discovered on streets around the world.

Read More.... http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/06/26/explosion-of-dangerous-legal-highs-leaves-prohibition-in-the-dust/

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Do you know about Drug Charges - What a Drug Defense Attorney Can Do for You

Los Angeles Drug Charge Lawyer
A person who is facing a drug charge has important decisions to make about legal representation. The attorney you choose has one opportunity to present your case before the court. You need an experienced attorney who will fight for the best result possible.

As a former prosecutor and now a criminal defense attorney, Jonathan Franklin understands all of the issues that arise in drug cases. His firm, the Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin, uncompromisingly defends clients accused of drug charges in California Superior Court.
For a free initial consultation, contact us at 310.273.9600. We can discuss your legal options and how a positive outcome could be achieved in your case.

What a Drug Defense Attorney Can Do for You

The Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin represents clients accused of drug charges, such as:
Simple possession of drugs

Drug possession with intent to distribute
Drug trafficking
Prescription drug fraud
Manufacture of drugs
Cultivation of marijuana
Other drug charges

We handle cases involving all types of drugs and controlled substances, including marijuana, crack, cocaine, meth, heroin, and prescription drugs.

An experienced drug attorney knows how to investigate and defend clients accused of drug charges. Jonathan Franklin will examine all aspects of your case, paying particular attention to the events leading up to the arrest, search and seizure techniques used, and the behavior of undercover detectives or informants. We will analyze each one of these issues and build the strongest case possible based on the facts of your case.

Alternatives to Incarceration in Drug Cases

We may also be able to assist you with alternatives to incarceration, such as drug court, Prop 36 programs, and deferred sentencing options. Not everyone can qualify for these solutions. But when alternative sentencing is possible and when it makes sense for you, the Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin will seek to obtain one of these outcomes for you.

In a frank and honest consultation, we can explore the different legal strategies available. Our goal in every case is to obtain the best outcome possible to protect your rights and preserve your freedom.

For a free initial consultation with a lawyer at the Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin about a drug charge, contact us at 310.273.9600.  Our phones are answered 24 hours a day.

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