Fresno DUI Attorney: Police Arrest 2 At Visalia Checkpoint

Two people were arrested on suspicion of DUI in late November during a "routine" DUI checkpoint in Visalia, police reported.

These checkpoints are somewhat controversial. Although everyone is in favor of public safety, a good argument can be made that checkpoints like this intrude on the privacy and civil liberties of law-abiding people, and that those costs outweigh the small public-safety benefit they usually grant.

According to the Fresno Bee, police stopped 43 cars the night of Wednesday, Nov. 28 and morning of Thursday, Nov. 29. In addition to two suspected DUI arrests, they issued 24 traffic citations, two of which were for unlicensed driving.

So, what do you think? Do you think two DUI arrests (which aren't the same thing as DUI convictions, remember) and 24 other more minor citations was worth A.) the monetary expense to the public and B.) the intrusion that this checkpoint created? To us, this seems like one of those subjects upon which reasonable minds could disagree.

As Fresno DUI attorneys, we specialize in helping clients who have been accused of driving drunk. People are human; they make mistakes. We know how easy it is to have one more than is advisable, particularly around the holiday. More importantly, though, we understand the California laws around DUI and the procedures and guidelines that police and prosecutors must follow. We are able to put this valuable knowledge to work for our clients.

If you would like to speak with a Fresno-area DUI attorney, please feel free to contact our office at your convenience.