2023 HOLIDAY SCAMS
- posted: Dec. 05, 2023
These are the Best of Times; These are the Worst of Times. It is wonderful when the holidays bring out the best in people who GIVE to others, and help Read More
ARE THE LIGHTS FOLLOWING YOU HOME, STREET LIGHTS OR THE POLICE?
- posted: Dec. 05, 2023
Hopefully street lights guide you home, not “Flashing Red & Blue Lights.” Thirty seconds after you sip alcohol, it goes to your brain and slows down the chemical and pathways Read More
UBER & LYFT SAFETY TIPS
- posted: Nov. 16, 2023
If you use Uber or Lyft, you should learn these safety tips, before getting into the rideshare car. We have all read about the recent allegations, and charges of driver-involved assaults, imposters Read More
DID YOU TURN YOUR CLOCK BACK IN TIME FOR NEW SCAMS? aka ALL THAT GLITTERS IS NOT GOLD!
- posted: Nov. 14, 2023
Scams, like viruses, constantly change as they respond to the latest news and trends. These “professionals” find new ways to separate the elderly from our money. Thus our CV is Read More
A WOMAN’S MOST BEAUTIFUL CURVE IS HER SMILE…WHICH DISAPPEARS AFTER AN ACCIDENT!
- posted: Nov. 14, 2023
With Halloween around the corner there will be more partying and people on dark streets. That often means more Accidents and fatalities…yielding fewer smiles. When Accidents happen, you may not need Read More
12 REASONS YOU LOST OR WILL LOSE YOUR HOLIDAY DUI
- posted: Oct. 25, 2023
The back of my business card says: Upon advice of my attorney, Dale Gribow, I exercise my Right to Remain Silent until you contact him at 760-837-7500. My attorney has advised me Read More
YOU MAY NOT NEED A LAWYER!
- posted: Sep. 11, 2023
YOU MAY NOT NEED A LAWYER! HOWEVER, BEFORE YOU TALK TO THE DA, DMV, HIRE AN ATTORNEY OR PLEAD GUILTY CALL FOR A FREE PI/DUI STRATEGY ANALYSIS CONSULTATION “IF YOU DON’T NEED A Read More
GRIBOW ADVISES PI/DUI CLIENTS…SHUT UP!
- posted: Sep. 11, 2023
“Don’t talk to the police or insurance company without your lawyers permission”, because “Silence is Golden and Handcuffs are Silver”. Gribow states, “it is not always what you say, but Read More
FATHER’S DAY: A GIFT FOR DAD vs A GIFT FROM DAD
- posted: Jun. 13, 2023
Father’s Day is this Sunday. Who says only dads get gifts? They can also give the best gift ever… after reading this. Unfortunately, MANY FATHERS DON’T PLAN TO FAIL, THEY Read More
MAY 4 WAS STAR WARS DAY: "WAS THE FOURTH WITH YOU" AFTER STAGECOACH?
- posted: May 10, 2023
Was the Force With You on May 4, 2023, on the annual Star Wars Day? The punning slogan “May the Force be with you” acquired legitimacy, when the British Conservative Read More
DUI? HOW IS DMV DIFFERENT FROM COURT?
- posted: May 08, 2023
There are two different entities that are triggered when you get a DUI. The Court is only one of them. The other entity is DMV, which is an administrative agency, Read More
CINCO DE MAYO ISN’T MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY!...WHAT?
- posted: May 04, 2023
Contrary to what most of us think, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day…it is September 16…Diez y Seis de Septiembre! But it matters not. Instead of thinking about Read More
COACHELLA: ACCIDENT? ARRESTED? DUI? POSSESSION OF DRUGS? FALSE ID? MINOR IN POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL? DRUNK IN PUBLIC?
- posted: Apr. 26, 2023
COACHELLA is a breeding ground for Arrests! It is also an Accident waiting to happen? Whenever thousands of people are crammed together, there is always a potential for needing a Read More
DON’T BE HELD UP AT COACHELLA OR STAGECOACH 2023
- posted: Apr. 10, 2023
Well, maybe held up is too strong a term, but many of you or a friend or family member may be TEMPORARILY DETAINED by Indio’s finest, upon entering or leaving Read More
THE IDES OF MARCH- BEWARE - PART 2
- posted: Mar. 22, 2023
Last week I shared, that in high school, many of us had to read about Julius Caesar and the Ides of March. It was a day in the Roman calendar Read More
THE IDES OF MARCH- BEWARE! PART 1
- posted: Mar. 15, 2023
Most of us read in school about Julius Caesar, and the Ides of March. It was a day in the Roman calendar that corresponds to 15 March…this week. It was Read More
TIPS TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR ACCIDENT CLAIM
- posted: Jan. 06, 2023
We all know that rain means the roads will be slippery and auto accidents will follow. If you were in an accident over the holidays, there are 12 keys to Read More
THE HOLIDAYS ARE THE BEST OF TIMES AND THE WORST OF TIMES
- posted: Dec. 22, 2022
In a Tale of Two Cities the author shared…”These are the Best of Times; These are the Worst of Times.” It is wonderful when the holidays bring out the best Read More
CAN YOU TURN IF YOU SEE A DUI CHECKPOINT?
- posted: Dec. 16, 2022
IF YOU DON’T BELIEVE DUI CHECKPOINTS WILL BE OUT, THEN LEAVE THE LIGHTS ON FOR JIMMY HOFFA…and if you don’t know who Jimmy Hoffa was, look him up in the Read More
HOLIDAY AUTO ACCIDENT? TIPS ON WHAT TO DO
- posted: Nov. 30, 2022
CHRISTMAS TIME is a time that attracts lots of tourists and traffic. I remember coming here every Christmas holiday for the parties at the PS Riviera Hotel and cruising Palm Read More
MCDONALD’S HOT COFFEE SPILL…THE TRUTH!
- posted: Nov. 29, 2022
Whenever lawyers get together, inevitably the McDonald’s hot coffee case comes up and we discuss whether it was a fair verdict. In other words, was justice served? I have discussed Read More
SHOULD COVID CANCEL HALLOWEEN?
- posted: Oct. 27, 2022
Will you celebrate Halloween this year? Will kids go Trick or Treating? Will you give out candy? Many say it is still to dangerous. Maybe the Living Desert Party is Read More
WHY DO LAWYERS REJECT ACCIDENTS WITH GOOD INJURIES?
- posted: Oct. 17, 2022
Initially, you must understand, accident cases require proof of Negligence which requires “both” Liability and Damages. Liability means another party is at fault, and the law is on your side. Read More
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MISDEMEANOR V FELONY DUI?
- posted: Oct. 12, 2022
I was retained on a new DUI case this week by a young girl celebrating her 21st birthday, and getting arrested for a DUI with an Accident Injury. Most DUI’s Read More
COVID AND THE LAW
- posted: Sep. 29, 2022
In 2022, Covid still throws the world upside down. We are all frustrated and stressed from our limited opportunities to do things like before. Making decision during a less than Read More
TIPS ON PREPARING FOR THE WORST DAY OF YOUR LIFE
- posted: Aug. 15, 2022
One of the most famous books, A Tale of Two Cities, starts with… These are the best of times, these are the worst of times. The worst of times often Read More
TIPS ON WHAT TO DO AFTER AN ACCIDENT?
- posted: Aug. 09, 2022
There are many important things to do after an auto, truck, slip and fall, or motorcycle accident. However among the most important is gathering all the info and not talking Read More
2022 SCAMS IN THE AGE OF COVID?
- posted: Jul. 27, 2022
For a scammer to be successful, s/he has to first be able to reach “the mark” to scam them. With Covid so prevalent again, many of us are staying home. Read More
DADS, MAKE A TRUST FOR FATHER’S DAY
- posted: Jun. 22, 2022
Father’s Day is this Sunday. Who says dads only get gifts. They can give the best gift ever, after reading this. Unfortunately MANY FATHERS DON’T PLAN TO FAIL, THEY FAIL Read More
LEGAL TERMS EXPLAINED AS COVID WINDS DOWN AND TRIALS WIND UP
- posted: Jun. 13, 2022
We have all been homebound for most of the last year or two with COVID, which hopefully will continue to dissipate. Our courts were closed for a long time and Read More
WHY AN ADJUSTER CAN'T DETERMINE THE VALUE OF AN ACCIDENT CASE?
- posted: Jun. 01, 2022
Today, all insurance companies use a computer program called Colossus to determine the value of an Auto Accident case. It plugs in the severity of the injuries and the amount of the Read More
MEMORIAL DAY ACCIDENT? HERE'S WHAT TO DO
- posted: May 26, 2022
This Sunday is Memorial Day, attracting a lot of tourists and traffic. I remember coming here every Memorial Day for the poolside parties at the PS Riviera Hotel and cruising Read More
ON CV’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY, YOU STILL NEED THE SAME THINGS TO WIN A PI CASE
- posted: Mar. 25, 2022
This is the 10 year Anniversary Issue of our paper. It is hard to believe I have written so many weekly legal columns for CV Weekly. It is even more Read More
ST. PATRICK'S DAY DUI CHECKPOINT ARREST?
- posted: Mar. 17, 2022
With Covid restrictions easing, we saw more locals and visitors celebrating and thus more alcohol consumption. In addition we had Indian Wells Tennis Tournament partying for the last few weeks. Read More
BEWARE OF THE IDES OF MARCH IN 2022 - PART 2
- posted: Mar. 16, 2022
Last week I shared that in high school, many of us had to read about Julius Caesar and the Ides of March. It was a day in the Roman calendar Read More
BEWARE OF THE IDES OF MARCH IN 2022 - PART 1
- posted: Mar. 09, 2022
In high school many of us had to read about Julius Caesar and the Ideas of March. It was a day in the Roman calendar that corresponds to 15 March. Read More
HOLIDAY DUI? MARCH COURT APPEARANCE?
- posted: Mar. 08, 2022
With Covid, most of us were nestled at home during Christmas and New Year’s and much of the last 2 years. But that did not stop your holiday drinking and Read More
A BOARDING PASS, DMV, AND DOGS, HOW ARE THEY SIMILAR?
- posted: Feb. 20, 2022
What could a boarding pass, DMV, and dogs have in common during Covid? They are all current scams being implimented during Covid upon our CV neighbors. With Covid came Stay Read More
HOW MUCH IS MY ACCIDENT CASE WORTH? IT DEPENDS! PART 2
- posted: Feb. 16, 2022
Though it may not be clear to all, LA juries are composed of more wealthy and liberal jurors, who do not hold back on verdicts. In addition it is easier Read More
HOW MUCH IS MY ACCIDENT CASE WORTH? IT DEPENDS! PART 1
- posted: Feb. 09, 2022
I am writing this missive after receiving another call last week about a sliding door that came off its hinge, hitting the V (victim) on her head. The caller asked Read More
DID YOU KNOW THAT PEOPLE DURING COVID, DON’T PLAN TO FAIL, THEY FAIL TO PLAN
- posted: Jan. 19, 2022
Covid has thrown the world upside down. We are all frustrated and stressed from our limited opportunities to do things like before. Making decision during a less than alert period Read More
RECKLESS DRIVING IS A MISDEMEANOR, NOT JUST A TICKET
- posted: Jan. 11, 2022
The California Vehicle Code Section 23103 says:(a) A person who drives a vehicle upon a highway in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty Read More
THE MOST DANGEROUS NITE OF THE YEAR
- posted: Jan. 10, 2022
Did you make New Year’s resolutions? Most of us can’t keep them. I personally resolved to lose 10 pounds, and I have 15 to go. Even if you could, or Read More
DID LAST WEEK’S RAIN CAUSE YOUR AUTO ACCIDENT?
- posted: Jan. 06, 2022
We all know that rain means the roads will be slippery and auto accidents will follow. If you have been in a recent accident, there are 12 keys to increasing Read More
COVID HOLIDAY CHECKPOINTS?
- posted: Dec. 21, 2021
IF YOU DON’T BELIEVE THEY WILL BE OUT, THEN LEAVE THE LIGHTS ON FOR JIMMY HOFFA…and if you don’t know who Jimmy Hoffa was, look him up in the dictionary…UNDER Read More
THINGS TO AVOID AFTER A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT
- posted: Dec. 07, 2021
I have written legal columns for PI and DUI cases for decades. I have always suggested that Silence is Golden. What one does, or says, shortly after an accident, can Read More
TOO MUCH BOOZE? NOT ENOUGH TURKEY?
- posted: Dec. 01, 2021
The holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas provide a perfect time to celebrate. With most of us confined to home for the last year, we are all eager to get out Read More
2021 HOLIDAY THEFTS
- posted: Dec. 01, 2021
These are the Best of Times; These are the Worst of Times. It is wonderful when the holidays bring out the best in people who GIVE to others and help Read More
DID YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY RUN YOU OVER… AFTER YOUR ACCIDENT?
- posted: Nov. 18, 2021
Law is an information-gathering game. We all know it is not a game, though insurance company’s take that approach and use every possible opportunity to Deny and Delay. They will advise you Read More
TRAFFIC ACCIDENT? WILL YOU BE IN GOOD HANDS WITH YOUR INSURANCE CO., AND WILL YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBOR GIVE YOU A PIECE OF THE ROCK?
- posted: Nov. 10, 2021
OF COURSE NOT! INSURANCE CO’S ARE IN THE BUSINESS OF PAYING THEIR INSURED/CUSTOMERS/CLAIMANTS AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE FOR ALL TYPES OF CLAIMS. HOWEVER, YOU STILL MAY NOT NEED A LAWYER. Read More
HALLOWEEN 2021 - "THE AGE OF COVID"
- posted: Oct. 29, 2021
Do you think Halloween is just about kids and Candy? Did you know kids are twice as likely to be hit by a car during Halloween? Will you remember to dress your kids Read More
NEED A LAWYER, BUT CAN YOU AFFORD TO SUE?
- posted: Oct. 20, 2021
I feel terrible when potential client’s call wanting a legal answer over the phone and ask me to represent them... and I can NOT accept their cases. I know they Read More
TOUCHDOWN!
- posted: Oct. 15, 2021
We all love to hear the word Touchdown! It means it is football season. However, terms we don’t want to hear in sports… “there is no crying in baseball” and Read More
ARE MANDATORY COVID VACCINES AKIN TO A DUI???
- posted: Oct. 06, 2021
The government has a responsibility to its citizens, to protect them. If you want to drink at home great. But if you want to drink and then get on the Read More
WE REGRET TO INFORM YOU WE MAY NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR T/A OR DUI?
- posted: Sep. 29, 2021
Have you been in an auto accident or received a DUI and received a letter or call like this? If so…What Should You Do? There are so many scams going Read More
WILL COVID STOP KIDS FROM TRICK OR TREATING?
- posted: Sep. 23, 2021
Halloween and Thanksgiving are around the corner. That means more family get togethers and the drinking festivities that go along with the holiday…….or does it? Will kids trick or treat Read More
MCDONALD’S SPILLED COFFEE CASE SPAWNS AWARDS FOR STUPIDITY
- posted: Sep. 13, 2021
We all know that 81-year-old Stella Liebeck spilled McDonald's hot coffee on herself while holding the cup between her legs. After she successfully sued McDonald's for her burns, the world Read More
MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY: CINCO DE MAYO OR 9/16?
- posted: Sep. 13, 2021
The latest statistics show that a very large percentage of the Coachella Valley is Hispanic. We know that everyone celebrates their Independence Day with a little Booze. But, what is Read More
DOES COVID CAUSE DUI’S?
- posted: Aug. 20, 2021
You too may have experienced more motorist on the road, speeding, swerving in and out, and driving recklessly. This is all happening as we have been exiting (and returning) to Read More
HELLO, THIS IS TONY, CAN YOU HEAR ME CLEARLY?............HANG UP
- posted: Aug. 05, 2021
Hello, Can you hear me clearly? This is part of the latest telephone call scam. The phone rings and you are asked a question. If this happens to you….This is Read More
SEND ACCIDENT INJURY BILLS TO INSURANCE CO AND SETTLE YOURSELF FOR 10X
- posted: Jul. 16, 2021
I bet your didn’t know you can send your accident bills to the insurance company and settle the case yourself for 10 times the amount… without a lawyer. You Don’t Read More
DID YOU TAKE THE 5TH LIKE BILLY COSBY?
- posted: Jul. 07, 2021
Were you stopped for a DUI or questioned about an accident over the July 4th weekend? The 5th Amendment allows us all to remain silent when questioned by the police. Read More
DID YOU TAKE THE 5TH ON THE 4TH?
- posted: Jul. 07, 2021
Last week we discussed the difference between being innocent and not guilty. We discussed that OJ Simpson and Bill Cosby were not guilty, but certainly not innocent. We also discussed Read More
STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT ALCOHOL AND DUI'S
- posted: Jun. 09, 2021
Did you know that 30 seconds after your first sip, the alcohol goes to your brain? Alcohol slows down the chemical and pathways used by your brain cells to send Read More
WHY HIRE A SMALL LAWFIRM?
- posted: Jun. 08, 2021
You have probably heard this before, but the “you are not just a number” phrase has never been more important than when you are facing Criminal charges OR have been Read More
THE MC DONALDS SPILLED COFFEE CASE BIRTHED THE STELLA AWARDS! OR TWO TACO’S SHORT OF A COMBINATION PLATE!
- posted: May 05, 2021
Everyone has heard of the Mc Donalds Spilled Coffee case, with what seemed like a stupid verdict. However, few know all the facts which support the underlying verdict …which led Read More
WHAT DOES DMV, A BOARDING PASS AND DOGS HAVE IN COMMON DURING COVID
- posted: Apr. 07, 2021
THEY ARE ALL CURRENT SCAMS BEING IMPLEMENTED DURING COVID UPON YOUR CV NEIGHBORS! Phishing Scams at DMV? DMV has warned California Drivers of a Phishing Scam using text messaging related to REAL Read More
2021 GLOBAL BUSINESS AWARDS
- posted: Mar. 19, 2021
On behalf of Corp Today Magazine, we want to inform you that Law Office of Dale Gribow has been selected in the 2021 Global Business Awards. They confirmed that Law Read More
RANDOM THOUGHTS REVISITED
- posted: Mar. 19, 2021
RANDOM PI/DUI THOUGHTS REVISITED ……..aka Pearls of Wisdom I am so thankful to have received glowing comments from so many of you asking for more THOUGHTS. The following can best be Read More
ARE ST. PATRICKS DAY DUI CHECKPOINTS LEGAL?
- posted: Mar. 17, 2021
With some California Counties changing Tier colors this week, we can expect more St Patrick’s Day partying and alcohol consumption. As covid restrictions ease a tad, DUI arrests will rise. Read More
THE IDEAS OF MARCH… IN THE AGE OF COVID
- posted: Mar. 10, 2021
In high school many of us had to read about Julius Caesar and the Ideas of March. It was a day in the Roman calendar that corresponds to 15 March. It was Read More
RANDOM PI/DUI THOUGHTS
- posted: Mar. 05, 2021
AS A YOUNG BOY I WOULD MARVEL AT SOME OF THE RANDOM THOUGHTS OF GREAT THINKERS LIKE WILL ROGERS. Here are a few of my less inciteful ones. DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE Read More
DURING THE TIME OF COVID WILL WE STILL PARTY?
- posted: Feb. 01, 2021
We have several holidays/party events coming up, March Madness and the Superbowl. For much of the country, March Madness refers to The College Basketball Finals, as well as NASCAR, Golf and St Read More
WILL COVID DECREASE THE VALUE OF MY ACCIDENT CASE?
- posted: Feb. 01, 2021
Believe it or not, I have received many calls asking this question over the phone. Last week we discussed the question “During the Covid Era, will a Prior Injury Erase a PI Claim? It know Read More
DURING THE COVID ERA, WILL A PRIOR INJURY ERASE A PI CLAIM?
- posted: Jan. 29, 2021
The correct answer is maybe. During the era of Covid we see less cars on the road and thus less accidents. However, when there is an accident, the insurance company Read More
NEW CREDIT CARD GIFT SCAM
- posted: Jan. 15, 2021
Because of Covid 19 and the “Stay at Home” orders, more of us are at home than ever before. This means we are available to answer the phone from more Read More
NEW CREDIT CARD SCAM
- posted: Nov. 10, 2020
This is a very, very clever credit card scam! I would probably fall for it if not warned. THUS, Beware of STRANGERS bearing gifts, per Shakespeare's missive. The following is Read More
MJ LAWS DURING THE AGE OF COVID
- posted: Nov. 10, 2020
The Stay at Home Laws have resulted in many people having nothing to do and thus drinking alcohol and smoking more MJ …….and with me eating! Please remember: DON’T DRINK AND Read More
SBBD MEETS WORLD FAMOUS DALE GRIBOW - LOCAL ATTORNEY AT LAW
- posted: Oct. 09, 2020
Coming Soon! Read More
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ARREST? NOW WHAT?
- posted: Sep. 29, 2020
After you have been arrested on criminal charges, the arresting officer takes or sends the police report to one of the sergeants at the station. The Sgt. then forwards it Read More
TOO MANY COVID COCKTAILS?
- posted: Sep. 29, 2020
Psychologists tell us that the “Covid Stay Home Order” has caused mass depression, resulting in more drinking than normal. Couple that with football season starting up (for now) and I Read More
ACCIDENT? I DON'T NEED NO STINKIN LAWYER
- posted: Sep. 29, 2020
Many of you will recognize this as a take off on the Treasure of Sierra Madre movie, when Pancho Villa said “Badges? I don’t need no stinkin badges!” With the Read More
HOW TO PREVENT YOUR TEEN FROM DRUNK DRIVING
- posted: Aug. 12, 2020
The legal drinking age in California is 18. Unfortunately, many teens get access to alcohol at a much earlier age. Alarming statistics show: A recent study revealed over 60% of teens admitted Read More
IF YOU DRINK AND DRIVE
- posted: Jul. 16, 2020
If you did not heed my warning to not drink and drive and take a Taxi or Uber and you got a DUI then you need to know the following:A Read More
REHAB PROGRAMS COACHELLA VALLEY
- posted: Jul. 14, 2020
For Years My DUI Clients Have Asked for Suggestions for Abuse Programs. Here Is a Partial List. Some Accept Insurance. HAZELDEN BETTY FORD: 866-956-0267, 866-826-0753PHOENIX RISING RECOVERY CENTER 760-919-4741ABC RECOVERY CENTER Read More
STEALING 101
- posted: Jul. 14, 2020
Today’s thieves are less confrontational as they do not have to use guns. You won’t read about Bonnie and Clyde and they don’t need Tommy Guns to steal. Instead they Read More
INSURANCE COMPANY RIP-OFF #1
- posted: Jul. 01, 2020
Insurance companies are only interested in making money. Thus you will soon realize that YOU ARE NOT IN GOOD HANDS AND YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBOR will NOT GIVE YOU A PIECE OF Read More
HAS COVID 19 MADE IT MORE DIFFICULT TO KEEP NY'S RESOLUTIONS?
- posted: May 27, 2020
Did you make New Year’s resolutions? Most of us can’t keep them. I personally resolved to lose 10 pounds, and I have 15 to go. Even if you could or did, what happened to your resolutions after Read More
DUI? BEING BELOW A .08 WON'T SAVE YOU
- posted: May 20, 2020
There is some attempted legislation calling for a .05 to be the national legal limit throughout the USA. However today it is .08 in most states. Many drivers mistakenly believe Read More
ESTATE PLANNING IN THE AGE OF COVID 19
- posted: May 20, 2020
The French author, Alexander Dumas’s main character’s motto, in The Three Musketeers, was “All for One and One for All”. It could be argued that in the Age of Covid Read More
IMPORTANT INFO AFTER A DUI PLEA
- posted: May 13, 2020
This is a summary of what happens when there is a plea. INSTRUCTIONS AFTER A PLEA INFO YOU NEED TO KNOW:Alcohol Education Program (AEP): New office 83 912 Avenue 45, Suite 9, Indio, Read More
DUI? WHAT YOU DON'T HAVE TO DO
- posted: May 13, 2020
CUT THIS OUT AND KEEP IN YOUR CAR WITH YOUR REGISTRATION GIVE THIS CARD TO ARRESTING OFFICER WITH LICENSE/INSURANCEUpon advice of my attorney, Dale Gribow, I exercise my right to remain Read More
MORE SCAMS IN THE AGE OF COVID 19
- posted: May 07, 2020
Last week we talked about a variety of scams that seem to be more prevalent during the COVID 19 Stay Home Orders. Some additional ones I have received calls about Read More
SCAMS IN THE AGE OF COVID 19
- posted: May 05, 2020
The COVID 19 Stay Home Orders are perfect for scammers because we are all home to receive the scam calls which usually suggest it is too good to be true. These phone Read More
TIPS FOR AFTER AN AUTO ACCIDENT
- posted: Apr. 29, 2020
Sharon from Palm Springs asks: I heard you interviewed and you stated that law is an information gathering game. Why is that true for an auto accident? DG: When the Corona Virus is over we will again Read More
IMPAIRED DRIVING IS DRUNK DRIVING ... REALLY!
- posted: Oct. 03, 2018
No-one wants to be arrested for a DUI and have to deal with jail, costs, stress, time wasted in court and classes etc. However to understand a DUI, please understand Read More
HOW TO BEAT A DUI
- posted: Aug. 29, 2018
Well, “beat” may be to strong a word since a lawyer looks for the best result possible with the facts presented. However, following the advice herein, may allow your lawyer Read More
4 REASONS WHY A PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER WILL NOT TAKE YOUR CASE
- posted: Jun. 13, 2018
People wonder why attorneys will not accept their case and this article is written to give a brief overview of the issue. After someone has been injured they may believe Read More
WHY DID I LOSE MY DUI CASE?
- posted: May 16, 2018
The back of my business card states: Upon advice of my attorney, Dale Gribow, I exercise my Right to Remain Silent until you contact him at 760 565-0533 [email protected]. My attorney has Read More
WHAT IS NEGLIGENCE?
- posted: Feb. 07, 2018
You can’t read any paper without reading about auto accident or slip and fall negligence. But what is Negligence? In the first year of law school all law students have Read More
GOLDEN RULES TO GET MORE MONEY ON YOUR PI CASE
- posted: Dec. 20, 2017
CALL POLICE: gather info; take cell phone pictures of car, license and insurance cards.HIRE A LAWYER ASAP so evidence does not get cold or destroyed.BE HONEST and DON’T HIDE PRIOR Read More
YOU NEED IMMEDIATE LEGAL HELP IF YOU’RE INVOLVED IN A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SITUATION
- posted: Nov. 12, 2016
Domestic violence by any standard is an ugly part of society. Many times, it goes unchecked for months and years at a time. And unfortunately, sometimes those situations end tragically. When Read More
THE BENEFITS OF HAVING A GOOD BUSINESS LAWYER
- posted: Oct. 29, 2016
As a business person, you’re confronted with dozens of decisions every day. Some are relatively minor, but others can have a big and long lasting impact on your business. Even Read More
THE BENEFITS OF HIRING A CAR ACCIDENT LAWYER
- posted: Sep. 24, 2016
In Palm Springs, if you’re injured in a car accident, it can be an emotionally charged event that can create chaos in your world. You will be dealing with several things Read More
DUI CHARGES CAN BE MISDEMEANORS OR FELONIES
- posted: Aug. 27, 2016
The best way to avoid a DUI charge is not to get behind the wheel and drive after you’ve been drinking. But sometimes, we have lapses in judgment and find ourselves Read More
NEW GRANT PROVIDES MONEY FOR DUI PROSECUTION IN RIVERSIDE COUNTY
- posted: Sep. 25, 2015
We recently discussed the large number of arrests in the Riverside County area over Labor Day weekend. It looks like the number of DUI charges in Palm Desert won’t be Read More
NO-REFUSAL POLICIES BECOMING MORE PREVALENT IN DUI TESTING
- posted: Aug. 28, 2015
Drivers have a difficult choice to make when they are asked to submit to a Breathalyzer test after being pulled over under suspicion of drunk driving. If the driver elects Read More
PEDESTRIANS INJURED BY ALLEGED DRUNK DRIVER IN RIVERSIDE COUNTY
- posted: Jul. 30, 2015
An accident in Riverside County left two people hurt and one man facing DUI charges. The man was reportedly involved in a fight with some family members before the accident Read More
WHAT TYPES OF BREATH TEST ERRORS CAN IMPACT A DUI CASE?
- posted: Jun. 25, 2015
Law enforcement officials typically use blood alcohol tests to determine the blood alcohol concentration, or BAC level, of drivers suspected of driving under the influence. If a driver has a Read More
HOW DO IMPLIED CONSENT LAWS IMPACT BREATH TEST REFUSAL?
- posted: May 29, 2015
When drivers are pulled over for a DUI, they are often asked to submit to a breathalyzer test. Law enforcement officials use breath tests and other tests to help determine whether Read More
REFUSAL TO TAKE A BREATH TEST AFTER A DUI ARREST IN CALIFORNIA
- posted: Mar. 26, 2015
One of the most common questions that arises when discussing DUI charges is what happens if the driver refuses to submit to a Breathalyzer test when he is pulled over. Read More
DUI CONVICTIONS CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES
- posted: Mar. 12, 2015
Facing a DUI charge can be scary when you don’t know what to expect. However, with the right legal representation and support system, you will have a much better chance Read More
BREATHALYZER TESTS COMMONLY USED TO DETERMINE BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL
- posted: Feb. 27, 2015
A number of drivers in Palm Desert have heard about the blood-alcohol tests they might face if pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence. However, many are unclear Read More
DYING TO HAVE ONE MORE DRINK?
- posted: Feb. 20, 2015
Think again about that one more drink. Consider that the Coachella Valley has more DUI fatalities than anywhere else in California... per capita. This does not mean YOU have to Read More
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU REFUSE A BREATHALYZER TEST?
- posted: Jan. 30, 2015
Drunk driving arrests and convictions have become all too common in Palm Desert. In fact, all across the country, many drivers are being pulled over under the suspicion of driving Read More
IS ENTERING A PLEA IN A DUI CASE THE BEST OPTION?
- posted: Dec. 24, 2014
California residents who have been charged with DUI will have a number of legal decisions to make in the process of resolving the issues at hand. Some individuals may choose Read More
Mr. Gribow, Why Won’t You Answer My Question Over The Phone And Accept My Case?
- posted: Nov. 28, 2014
I felt sad when USC lost this week to Washington and then when coach Sark was let go. I also felt terrible when 3 potential clients called over the weekend Read More
MORE "NEW" SCAMS! BEWARD ONLINE CREDIT CARD FRAUD AND GANGS
- posted: Nov. 27, 2014
To avoid on line credit card fraud and not be a VICTIM of the "bad guys", you must be aware of the latest scams/frauds/crimes in our community. We read and Read More
License suspension for refusing DUI chemical tests
- posted: Nov. 26, 2014
There are a number of reasons why a driver’s license may be suspended, including repeat traffic violations and DUI offenses. When it comes to a DUI, a license suspension can Read More
AN IN DEPTH HISTORY OF DRUNK DRIVING
- posted: Nov. 26, 2014
With fall upon us and an influx of seasonal neighbors about to arrive, the police will put more officers on the streets to look for those that imbibe too much. Read More
SILENCE IS GOLDEN BUT HANDCUFFS ARE STILL SILVER
- posted: Nov. 25, 2014
As kids we were taught to cooperate with the police by our parents and in school. If we all obeyed the police so many of society's problems would not have Read More
Do You Wonder What will Happen If You Are Arrested for a DUI?
- posted: Nov. 24, 2014
If you are like most people, you wonder what happens if you or a friend is arrested for drunk driving? A Driving under the Influence (DUI) commonly referred to as Read More
20 secret ways to increase the value of your accident case
- posted: Nov. 23, 2014
Last week we attempted to answer the question "What is my case worth?" Today we learn 20 Secret Ways to Increase the Value of Your Accident Case. A PI case Read More
ATTORNEY REVEALS WHY YOU DO NOT NEED A LAWYER TO PREPARE A WILL
- posted: Nov. 22, 2014
Most people do not know that you do not need a lawyer to prepare a will. Yes, that is correct: you can prepare what is called a Holographic Will by Read More
LOCAL ATTORNEY REVEALS TOP 25 DUI SECRETS
- posted: Nov. 21, 2014
I had planned on writing about Homes/HOA's but as a result of the many calls regarding what to do for July 4th DUI arrests I am revealing the Top 25 Read More
LABOR DAY DUI ARREST….READ THIS
- posted: Nov. 20, 2014
The Labor Day Weekend is upon us and we will attend more TV game watching parties and BBQ's. While having a good time, you, or a friend, may have consumed Read More
PALM DESERT LAWYER EXPOSES CLIENTS TYPICAL PERSONAL INJURY QUESTIONS
- posted: Nov. 19, 2014
Susan from Palm Springs asks: Over the last year you have stated that law is an information gathering game. Why is that true for an auto accident? In my radio Read More
Survey shows designated driver awareness is spreading Posted in Drunk Driving Charges
- posted: Nov. 19, 2014
You may be under the impression that young adults who are of drinking age are really irresponsible when it comes to designated drivers. You may think that they just disregard Read More
Summer Means More Shoplifting Because Of Fewer Employee
- posted: Nov. 18, 2014
Merchants are at risk with under-staffed stores that allow crooks to “do their thing”. With the “down economy” many people are hurting and committing crimes they might not have performed Read More
With memorial day this weekend… this may be the most important thing you have ever read
- posted: Nov. 17, 2014
Coachella Valley DUI Card DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE IT IS A LOT CHEAPER TO TAKE A TAXI THAN HIRING ME Dale Gribow has been "Rated" TOP LAWYER by Palm Springs Life Magazine Read More
The Good, Bad And Ugly Of Domestic Violence (dv)
- posted: Nov. 16, 2014
It seems much of what we read and hear about today is Domestic Violence (DV) allegations against professional athletes. The stories that have come out about professional athletes have been Read More
HOLIDAY DUI? DO YOU KNOW YOUR RIGHTS?
- posted: Nov. 15, 2014
The Desert Sun headline on November 23, 2015 was "MANY DON'T KNOW THEIR RIGHTS". Though the story was about Farmworker's Safety Laws, as I read it I thought of other Read More
PALM DESERT ATTORNEY REVEALS WHETHER DUI CHECKPOINTS ARE LEGAL
- posted: Nov. 14, 2014
This week is Memorial Day and that means "our finest" will be out in force with DUI Checkpoints for those of us drinking and partying. I am often asked if Read More
Why are texting drivers tolerated but drunk drivers are derided?
- posted: Nov. 14, 2014
It would be safe to say that drunk drivers are looked upon with derision, and that the act of driving while intoxicated brings out quite a bit of outrage from Read More
BLACK AND WHITE VEHICLES AWAIT CONCERT GOERS
- posted: Nov. 13, 2014
Coachella concert goers encountered major wind gusts last weekend which may have prevented them from seeing our valleys finest Black and White vehicles awaiting them. Of course many drivers develop Read More
Fathers, For Your Family’s Sake, Plan Ahead
- posted: Nov. 12, 2014
Father’s Day is around the corner. The best gift you can give to dad is to encourage him to plan ahead for the family and to make an Estate Plan. It Read More
PALM DESERT ATTORNEY REVEALS HISTORY OF DRUNK DRIVING
- posted: Nov. 06, 2014
In order to properly understand a Drunk Driving you have to first understand you do not have to be drunk. The correct charge is a Driving Under The Influence (DUI). Read More
THE BILL OF RIGHTS ISN’T JUST FOR BILL GATES AND GEORGE CLOONEY…IT IS FOR THOSE THAT ARE POOR AND UNPOPULAR TOO.
- posted: Nov. 05, 2014
We are only a few weeks from Thanksgiving gatherings and the start of the Christmas and New Year's 2015 parties and of course THE SUPERBOWL. Unfortunately these events often generate Read More
VETERAN BENEFITS YOU MAY BE UNAWARE OF
- posted: Nov. 04, 2014
If you are a VET or Know a VET you MUST READ THIS. This may be the most important article you have ever read and it is retroactive too. The Department Read More
A SECRET OUR GOVERNMENT DOES NOT WANT VETS TO KNOW ABOUT
- posted: Nov. 03, 2014
Every week I try to come up with a topic for an article that will be informative to our readers. On Friday September 5, 2014 the front page article in Read More
WHAT PALM SPRINGS RESIDENTS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ESTATE PLANNING
- posted: Nov. 02, 2014
With the help of an experienced estate planning lawyer, people of all ages and levels of wealth should have an estate plan in place. Here are some things you should know Read More
PEOPLE DON’T PLAN TO FAIL, THEY FAIL TO PLAN: PREPARE YOUR ESTATE PLANNING NOW
- posted: Nov. 01, 2014
You do not need a lawyer to prepare a Will. You can prepare an entirely handwritten Holographic Will .A business letterhead, hotel stationary or date stamp would invalidate the Will. Read More
THE MOST SUCCESSFUL ACCIDENT CASES ALL HAVE 12 THINGS IN COMMON
- posted: Oct. 31, 2014
An accident does not mean you will receive a fair settlement offer from the insurance company. You did not hit the lottery because you were rear ended. Many potential clients Read More
THE DIFFERENCE, OR LACK THEREOF, BETWEEN DROWSY AND DRUNK DRIVING
- posted: Oct. 30, 2014
Imagine for a moment that you go out to your favorite bar and have a couple of alcoholic beverages. When the evening is over, you head to your car and Read More
1ST DUI? NOW WHAT
- posted: Oct. 30, 2014
With temperatures hitting 118 last week many of our neighbors drank too much beer and foolishly got behind the wheel of a car OR GOLF CART? The driver probably did Read More
WE ALL READ THE PAPERS AND WATCH THE NEWS AND HEAR CRIMINAL LEGAL TERMS THAT WE DO NOT TRULY UNDERSTAND……READ THIS AND THEN YOU WILL…
- posted: Oct. 29, 2014
Part 1 Acquittal: A jury verdict that a criminal defendant is not guilty, or the finding of a judge that the evidence is insufficient to support a conviction. Admissible: A term used Read More
DID YOU GET POPPED FOR A DUI OVER THE HOLIDAY SEASON?
- posted: Oct. 28, 2014
IF you were cited/arrested for a DUI, then these are some of the important Things you need to know. The issues presented by a DUI are confusing to the uninitiated and Read More
DUI? COURT IS ONLY HALF YOUR PROBLEM
- posted: Oct. 27, 2014
In addition to court you have 10 days to request a DMV Hearing to avoid a license suspension for 4-5 months. The hearing generally occurs before a plea is entered Read More
DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE OR TEXT AND GET A DUI OF ACCIDENT, CALL A TAXI OR UBER…IT IS A LOT CHEAPER THAN CALLING ME
- posted: Oct. 26, 2014
This week is Thanksgiving, the beginning of the holiday season, and a month of parties. We will eat too much AND DRINK more than we realize. Unfortunately, most of my readers Read More
CAN YOU GET MY LABOR DAY DUI DISMISSED?
- posted: Oct. 25, 2014
The honest answer is maybe....but the odds are against it. Any lawyer that tells you YES they can dismiss your DUI without examining the facts is lying to you. The first Read More
QUESTIONS FROM READERS
- posted: Oct. 24, 2014
Q: Mr. Gribow, You write about scams and stolen ID. What do I do if I think this has happened to me? M. Stewart, Indio A: If you think you are Read More
THE MANY FLAWS RELATED TO DUI TESTS POSTED IN BLOOD ALCOHOL TESTS
- posted: Oct. 23, 2014
There are three types of tests that you probably think of when you hear “field sobriety test.” The first is your standard “do random acts” test. The second is a Read More
THE SECRET TO AVOIDING HIGHER AUTO INSURANCE RATES AFTER A DUI
- posted: Oct. 23, 2014
The secrets herein are not known by many DUI lawyers, as they only focus on the guilt or innocence of their client. Typically these lawyers do not consider the financial Read More
HAVE A SAFE STAGECOACH WEEKEND EVERYBODY
- posted: Oct. 22, 2014
Should I Let My Grandkids Use Our Empty PS Home For Stagecoach? I am asked What Could Go Wrong? They usually deal with their college age grandkids coming to Stagecoach. Should Read More
HOLIDAY SCAMS, PART 1
- posted: Oct. 21, 2014
Thieves are very inventive during the Christmas Holiday Season. Here are some scams going around as of December 2013. REMEMBER WHAT YOUR PARENTS TAUGHT YOU: If it SOUNDS too good to Read More
WHAT MOST LAWYERS FORGET TO TELL CLIENTS BEFORE TRIAL
- posted: Oct. 20, 2014
The first thing you have to remember is that jurors are normal people like you and me. In that regard, first impressions are important. When you were dating the first Read More
DUI FOR PHELPS, SWIMMER OUT OF ACTION FOR SIX MONTHS
- posted: Oct. 17, 2014
There is a certain list of penalties that many people expect when someone is accused of, or convicted of, driving under the influence of drugs, alcohol or some other substance. Read More
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT
- posted: Oct. 07, 2014
The following questions and answers are the plain facts to the most commonly asked questions after an accident. Each case is different and determining value requires your talking to an Read More