Over 800 Arrests Made in L.A. during DUI Checkpoints
Posted on Jul 13, 2011 3:27pm PDT
The Fourth of July weekend brought fireworks, barbecues and over 800 DUI arrests in Los Angeles County.
Several law enforcement agencies came together to patrol the roadways for the "Avoid the 100" event. Dozens of DUI checkpoints were set up across the county, netting at least 836 arrests for individuals driving under the influence. These checkpoints were held from July 1 to July 4, the time when most people would have taken to the roads intoxicated over the holiday weekend.
In addition to checking for drunk drivers, law enforcement officials were also searching for expired registrations and suspended licenses, as well as any outstanding warrants. The next "Avoid the 100" event will be held in August after Labor Day.
If you have recently been arrested for driving under the influence, there is no time to waste in calling a DUI attorney now. Get the legal advice you need and deserve to not only understand the DUI charges against you, but also learn about what you can do to fight them.