California DUI Thoughts

In California DUI cases, there is a tendency for people who have been arrested and are facing prosecution to feel singled out, and even to feel like they live in a police state, and that justice is impossible to achieve.

When we look at world events, however, it is difficult to make the argument that living in America even comes close to what people experience in other parts of the world. Despite the system seeming unfair at times, we are lucky. In some countries, it would be a severe risk to speak out against leaders and laws.

Here's one example to ponder today:

BBC NEWS | Middle East | Iran police clash with protesters: "President Obama said the US stood by all who sought to exercise their right to free speech and assembly.

He added: 'If the Iranian government seeks the respect of the international community, it must respect the dignity of its own people and govern through consent, not coercion.'"

DUI attorneys often hear their clients refer to themselves as "victims." Hopefully these people will have a chance to attend a MADD victim impact panel once so that they can see what a real DUI victim is.

"I'm very thankful for our freedoms, and the fact that, as a criminal defense lawyer, I can speak out in the system and do my part to keep it fair," explained Florida DUI attorney John Musca.

"It's truly a gift to live in the United States," said Oregon attorney Bart Herron.

In California, the public is lucky to have lawyers like the San Diego DUI Lawyers at the Kavinoky Law Firm, Sacramento DUI Attorneys like Joe Valdez, and Los Angeles DUI Lawyers like Randy Longwith.

The fact is, if we are unjustly accused of a crime, we not only have the right to challenge it and a presumption of innocence, we also have access to top-quality DUI defense attorneys.

So next time you feel oppressed by the system, think about how much worse it could be.