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Are Police Making DUI Arrest During the Coronavirus?

Posted by Ronald D. Hedding | Apr 30, 2020

Learn whether the Los Angeles Police Department is Arresting People For DUIs during the Coronavirus. This is a good question because you probably have to assume that the police don't want to deal with anyone during this Coronavirus Pandemic. After all, they might fall prey to getting the Coronavirus.

Despite several LAPD officers being infected with the Coronavirus, the enforcement of DUI laws in Los Angeles County continues. This is evident from the numerous DUI cases I'm handling, indicating that the police are still making arrests for DUI.

So, if you have one, pick up the phone.  Make the call.  Often, I meet with people over the phone.  I've got over 400 reviews from attorneys and prior clients on the internet.  I've got about 300 videos.  I've handled thousands of DUI cases.  I'm here to help you during these challenging times.

All of the same issues remain:  whether the police observe you driving or your blood alcohol level.  Sometimes, the police cut corners, as seen in some recent DUI cases where they failed to conduct thorough investigations.

Are Los Angeles Police Making DUI Arrest During the Coronavirus?

Again, because they don't want to contact witnesses, the more people they talk to, the more people they have to interact with, and the more likely they are to contract the Coronavirus.

So, if you were swept up in LAPD or the sheriff's net—even CHP is probably who makes the most DUI arrests in Los Angeles County—the California Highway Patrol is probably who makes the most DUI arrests.

If you've been caught by the LAPD, the Sheriff's Department, or the CHP, we can assist you with your DUI case pending in one of the Los Angeles courts. We'll handle everything, making the process as easy as possible for you.

We'll deal with the DMV and the courts. If we need you to come in, it will be minimal, so you won't have to expose yourself.

Courts Are Still Open During Coronavirus

Unfortunately, I'm making appearances in all 38 courts.  They're all still open during the Coronavirus.  I'm wearing a mask, and I can get in and out of there pretty quickly without having to linger, thereby reducing my risk of contracting the coronavirus.

So, if you've got a DUI, even though there's the Coronavirus, and the police have given you a ticket, and you have to go to court, pick up the phone.  Make the call.

Let's discuss it. We'll attend the first court appearance on your behalf, obtain the necessary paperwork, and send you a copy. Then, we can discuss it either in person or over the phone.

We also have to call the DMV within ten days of your arrest, so we'll make that call for you to set up the hearing.  Most of the hearings are being pushed back by about a month, two months, or three months while they attempt to settle everything related to the Coronavirus.

Another issue we're facing is the potential backlog of cases once the courts resume normal operations. With most hearings being postponed for a month or more due to the Coronavirus, the courts will likely be overwhelmed when they reconvene.

This is because all the cases have been pushed back 30, 60, and 90 days, so they will all be heard at the same time, including the new DUI arrests in Los Angeles County.  It will be very tough, but it's nothing that we can't handle.

We will strive to use the current situation to your advantage, aiming for the best possible resolution. The more cases and problems they have, the more likely the defense will be able to take advantage of that. We look forward to speaking with you soon and seeing you then. All the best.

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Ronald D. Hedding
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