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Judge Throws The Book At Dina Lohan During Her DUI Sentencing

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Judge Throws The Book At Dina Lohan During Her DUI Sentencing

Judge Engel was obviously fed up with Dina Lohan when he lashed out during her DUI sentencing saying, “The only person responsible for this ordeal is Miss Lohan.  She is just lucky nobody was killed.  She may not be as lucky next time.”  And the only response to Judge Engels lecture was from Dina Lohan who replied, “There will not be a next time.”

Dina Lohan is well-known for being the troubled mother of her troubled daughter,  actress Lindsay Lohan.  Both Dina and Lindsay have had multiple run ins with the law, including DUI charges, and seem to spend a majority of their time in court rooms with their criminal defense attorneys.  Dina Lohan racked up her most recent DUI charge last September, when she was allegedly speeding 77 mph on a 50 mph road in Long Island, New York.  Reportedly her breath test result registered at .20, over twice the legal DUI limit of .08.  Just last month, on April 15th, Dina was accompanied by her defense lawyer and pled guilty to the DUI and speeding charges.

Earlier today, Dina Lohan was sentenced by Judge Engel for the DUI and speeding charge.  He ordered Lohan to 100 hours of community service and revoked her driver’s license for one year.  Judge Engel also ordered Lohan to have an ignition interlock device installed on her car for an additional full year once she becomes eligible to reinstate her drivers’ license.  According to courtroom sources, Dina will also have to attend a victims panel, complete a mandatory drinking and driving program, and finish paying court fines and fees.

Hopefully Dina Lohan will be responsible for her ordeal, and in her words, “There will not be a next time.”

 

Written by Sarah Ann

 

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What To Expect At A DUI Arraignment

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What To Expect At A DUI Arraignment

Here’s what you can expect at a DUI arraignment, but first I will answer the commonly asked question of “What is an arraignment?”   My definition of arraignment is; the first court hearing in which a criminal defendant is told of the charges in an indictment, information, or complaint and asked to plead guilty or not guilty.

Now back to what you can expect at a DUI arraignment, simply stated…

1)  You can expect to be in front of a judge and it is likely that the city or state prosecutor will also be present.

2)  You can expect other people to be present in the court room.

3)  You can expect your attorney to be present at your DUI arraignment date if you hired one before your arraignment court date.

4)  You can expect your attorney to advise you of your rights.

5)  Next you can expect the judge or prosecutor to tell you the crime you have formally been charged with.

6)  You can expect the judge to ask how you would like to plead to the DUI charge, guilty or not guilty?

7)  You can expect to plead not guilty to the DUI charge?

8)  Next you can expect the judge to set conditions of release, which could include; being released on your personal recognizance, bail being set, order to install an ignition interlock device, a prohibition against consuming alcohol or drugs (including marijuana), placement of an alcohol detection device on your person, and no driving if you are uninsured or your license is invalid.

9)  In most jurisdictions, you can expect to receive a copy of your police report from the prosecutor if your attorney is present.

10)  And lastly, you can expect to receive your next DUI court date, which is called the pre-trial hearing.

 

If you have been arrested for DUI and you have received your arraignment date, call David O Defense today to schedule a free DUI consultation.  Our experienced DUI defense attorneys are here to help and will answer any questions you may have.  Call our DUI defense lawyers today, 206-459-6392.

 

Written by DUI defense attorney, David O

Co-Written by Sarah Ann

 

 

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Vanessa Stiviano Is Dealing With A Lot, Including A DUI

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Vanessa Stiviano Is Dealing With A Lot, Including A DUI

Vanessa Stiviano is dealing with a lot right now, including a court appearance today to prove she completed her community service for her 2012 DUI charge.

You may recognize the name Vanessa Stiviano or V. Stiviano if you watch Sports Center or read gossip magazines.  Stiviano is 31 years-old and her face is currently plastered everywhere for being the mistress to 80 year-old Donald Sterling, owner of the L.A. Clippers.  The same guy that shocked the world by making racist remarks to Stiviano for associating with black people.  Allegedly, Sterling told Stiviano she can do whatever she wants in private, including having sex with black men, but should not post photos of them on the internet or bring them to Clipper’s games.  Vanessa Stiviano is a mix of black and latina, but Sterling said he could overlook her ethnicity because she appears more like a “delicate white or delicate Latina girl.”

V. Stiviano’s DUI arrest occurred last year on September 22, in Los Angeles while she was driving a red Ferrari that Sterling gifted her.  The same red Ferrari that is now involved in the lawsuit that wife Shelly Sterling has filed against her unfaithful husband, claiming she is owed half the value of all gifts given to V. Stiviano, which include the Ferrari, a Range Rover, two Bentleys, and the return of a 1.8 million dollar duplex.

Today in court, Vanessa Stiviano reportedly proved she completed the 130 hours of community service, paid her fines, and completed all programs that were court ordered during the resolution of her DUI.

 

Written by Sarah Ann

 

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