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• posted: Mar. 05, 2021
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Feb. 01, 2021
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Feb. 01, 2021
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Jan. 29, 2021
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Jan. 15, 2021
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Nov. 10, 2020
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Nov. 10, 2020
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Oct. 09, 2020
• Dale Gribow

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• posted: Sep. 29, 2020
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Sep. 29, 2020
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Sep. 29, 2020
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Aug. 12, 2020
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Jul. 16, 2020
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Jul. 14, 2020
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Jul. 14, 2020
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Jul. 01, 2020
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: May 27, 2020
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: May 20, 2020
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: May 20, 2020
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: May 13, 2020
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: May 13, 2020
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: May 07, 2020
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: May 05, 2020
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Apr. 29, 2020
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Oct. 03, 2018
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Aug. 29, 2018
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Jun. 13, 2018
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: May 16, 2018
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Feb. 07, 2018
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Dec. 20, 2017
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Nov. 12, 2016
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Oct. 29, 2016
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Sep. 24, 2016
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Aug. 27, 2016
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Sep. 25, 2015
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Aug. 28, 2015
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Jul. 30, 2015
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Jun. 25, 2015
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: May 29, 2015
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Mar. 26, 2015
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Mar. 12, 2015
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Feb. 27, 2015
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Feb. 20, 2015
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Jan. 30, 2015
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Dec. 24, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Nov. 28, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Nov. 27, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Nov. 26, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Nov. 26, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Nov. 25, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Nov. 24, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Nov. 23, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Nov. 22, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Nov. 21, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Nov. 20, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Nov. 19, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Nov. 19, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Nov. 18, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Nov. 17, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Nov. 16, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Nov. 15, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Nov. 14, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Nov. 14, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Nov. 13, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Nov. 12, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Nov. 06, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Nov. 05, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Nov. 04, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Nov. 03, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Nov. 02, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Nov. 01, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Oct. 31, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Oct. 30, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Oct. 30, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Oct. 29, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Oct. 28, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Oct. 27, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Oct. 26, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Oct. 25, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Oct. 24, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Oct. 23, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Oct. 23, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Oct. 22, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Oct. 21, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Oct. 20, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Oct. 17, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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

• posted: Oct. 07, 2014
• Dale Gribow

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