DUI & criminal defense blog

Posted by Mike Donaldson | Jul 03, 2019

United States Supreme Court Issues Decision In Mitchell V. Wisconsin

On June 27, 2019, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in Mitchell v. Wisconsin. In Mitchell, the police arrested a driver for DUI. The police transported the driver to the police station to administer a breath alcohol test, but, during the trip, the driver grew more and more incapacitated. Due to the driver’s condition, the police reasoned […]

Posted by Mike Donaldson | Jun 23, 2019

Recent Case Results

Our firm is pleased to share some of our recent successes in a string of DUI defense cases. Please take a look at our case results. If results matter to you, contact the most experienced and successful DUI defense attorneys in Riverside and Temecula.

Posted by Mike Donaldson | Jan 13, 2019

What Happens If I Refuse A Breathalyzer During A DUI Arrest In California?

Consequences of refusing a breathalyzer test or blood test in DMV in California.

Posted by Mike Donaldson | Nov 18, 2018

Criminal Defense Attorney Tom Mesereau Speaks At California Dui Lawyers Association Seminar

Prolific criminal defense attorney Tom Mesereau spoke to the many attendees at the annual California DUI Lawyers Association seminar in San Francisco last weekend.

Posted by Mike Donaldson | Jun 08, 2018

Vicodin, Xanax And Alcohol DUI Dismissed | Riverside County | DUI Attorney

On June 7, 2018, the district attorney dismissed charges of driving under the combined influence of drugs and alcohol against our client after we filed a motion to suppress evidence. The case was ultimately resolved for a reduced charge, no license suspension, no custody time, and a $600 fine.

Posted by Mike Donaldson | Jun 04, 2018

Temecula Winery DUI Checkpoints

Are DUI checkpoints legal? Riverside DUI attorney explains.

Posted by Mike Donaldson | Mar 29, 2018

Misdemeanor .17% BAC DUI Dismissed

Attorney Mike Donaldson recently represented a man charged with DUI. It was alleged that his BAC was .17% at the time of driving. This month, the case was dismissed after Mike set the case for trial and answered ready to defend his client. The basis for the dismissal was that the client was put in […]

Posted by Mike Donaldson | Mar 29, 2018

Felony Riverside DUI, Felony Hit & Run Dismissed

Recently, DUI attorney Mike Donaldson had a felony DUI, felony Hit & Run, and misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance case dismissed. The case was dismissed because the government violated the client’s speedy trial rights. All defendants have a right to a speedy trial. If the government fails to prosecute a crime speedily, there is a constitutional […]

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