Deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station revealed that 2012 saw the amount of driving under the influence (DUI) arrests decrease for the second straight year. As reported by Hometownstation.com, the area has seen hundreds fewer DUI arrests over the span of the past two years.
Sheriff's deputies revealed that Santa Clarita Valley saw 660 DUI arrests in 2010, 639 arrests in 2011, and 431 arrests in 2012. Deputies are pleased with the continued decrease in drunk driving and the added safety it brings to the roads, but are continuing to pursue fewer instances and greater enforcement of the law. Police are scheduled to have special DUI operations in effect in the near future during Super Bowl Sunday and St. Patrick's Day, which are known for greater amounts of drunk driving.
While Santa Clarita Valley has seen a major decrease in DUIs, it was not the case for all of Los Angeles County. Holiday drunk driving enforcement throughout the county at the end of 2012 resulted in 2,168 DUI arrests over the span of 17 days, as compared to the 2,433 arrests made during the course of 19 days in 2011.
Under California DUI law, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol content (BAC) greater than 0.08 percent. Those found guilty of such actions can have their license suspended, spend time in jail, and be ordered to pay thousands of dollars in fines.
At The Law Offices of Daniel E. Kann, a Santa Clarita DUI defense lawyer can provide you with the skilled representation needed to uphold your rights and preserve your future. Attorney Kann has dedicated his career to protecting defendants and preventing harsh punishments from harming your personal and professional life. To learn more about how we can aid you, contact us today at (888) 744-7730.
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