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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 wanting a legal answer over the phone or wanting me to represent them... and I could NOT accept their cases. I know they would not expect a doctor or contractor to diagnose or give a bid without meeting the patient or customer in person but somehow a lawyer is often thought of differently.It makes me sick when potential clients call and I ...

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 hear about new frauds every day in the paper and on TV.Because there are many seniors in our community, we are considered an easy touch for criminals. Some set up free lunch or dinner "educational" meetings at senior centers or places with seniors. Sometimes presenters do not disclose they are insurance salesman as the Insurance Code manda...

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. Our seasonal neighbors come here thinking they can drink with impunity....but they are wrong. These extra cops will yield a spike in DUI arrests.However, 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). You merely have t...

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 come from both the DMV and as the result of a criminal conviction. The length of suspension may vary based on a number of factors. For California residents who refuse to ...

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 occurred.However, as a general rule talking to anyone, other than your lawyer, on any legal matter cannot help a case. It can only POTENTIALLY HURT the case and handcuff you. It is not always what you say, but often what the other party thought they heard you say. This is as true for a DUI as it is for an accident case or a business negotia...

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 a Drunk Driving is a criminal offense that involves two separate legal proceedings: the court trial and the DMV hearing. Last week we discussed DMV. Of course it goes without saying that you do not have to be drunk. You merely have to be Impaired or Buzzed and that happens if your blood alcohol level is .08 or higher.It is important...

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 is always about treating injuries and then about recovering the maximum amount of money for your pain and suffering. You are entitled to as much money as your lawyer can get for you.The TIPS below will help you get more money than your neighbors when you have an accident.Call the police. The police obtain information and lock in liabi...

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 writing it out in your own handwriting with nothing else on the paper. You cannot use a letterhead from a business or hotel and you cannot use a date stamp for the date let alone typing anything on it!Any of the preceding items would make the proposed WILL invalid. A Holographic Will has to be dated and signed as part of the writing and show that ...

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 DUI Secrets.When stopped, tell the officer you would be happy to talk and do anything he wants, but your attorney has advised you not to talk without his permission. Ask the officer to contact attorney Dale Gribow (760-837-7500 or dale@dalegribowlaw.com) for permission to speak to you. They won't call but it gives you an excuse for not talking.Ad...

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 more beers than you realized.There are many checkpoints a week before and after Labor Day. Thus some of our CV Weekly readers are going to be stopped and arrested for a DUI. So do yourself a favor and DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE or TEXT. Call a Taxi or Uber.....it is a lot cheaper than calling me.Over 30 years of handling DUI's I have observed th...