Archive for January, 2011
Dui San Diego: A Hassle You Don’t Want For Your Land Trip Around California
Traveling through California is best done on the road. This state has a lot to offer and by going around it using a car or even motorcycle is a life changing experience. You can go through the classic coastal highway of Interstate 1 or even the 101 to see some of the little towns and cities that were present even before the big cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento and San Diego were built. In those small cities perhaps the real slice of life we call Americana can be found. You can also take the Interstate 5 to go to places faster. And in taking this route, you can see how places in Central California are like Bakersfield, Eureka and Yreka. Some of these towns were once bustling communities as places of interest for gold mining prospectors. It is the journey not the destination that is important when going on trips like this.
When doing such a trip, here are some information that may be useful for you:
- Make sure that the trip is car worthy. If you are using your own car, then make sure that everything is in road worthy condition. Check the trunk of the car to see if the spare tire, jack, tools and early warning devices are all in place. If possible, have the car tuned up and see if the battery needs charging. Look at your fan belts as well. If your car doesn’t have a GPS, then purchase maps of the different areas you want to visit. If your car is on a lease option, better to rent a car then for the duration. Car Rental rates in California are one of the most inexpensive in the states.
- Stay Sober and don’t drink and drive. It is easy to get induced to enjoying California and its fine cuisine but be disciplined enough not to take too much alcohol. Being arrested for DUI, especially in San Diego is a big time hassle. A DUI conviction in San Diego is more likely possible if you are not properly represented because of the protocols and rulings involved. Better to hire a DUI lawyer from San Diego to help you with your case. It may be an extra expense but at least there is no sure conviction.
- Do the research and plan the trip. Things are easy now with the Internet. Go online and search for some interesting places to visit in those places. You can even book your accommodation online and get a better rate then getting a room when you get there. By saving money using the internet, you have more allotment for other things to spend on like shopping and eating well.
Originally published here.
Steven Magill
CROWELL LAW OFFICES

Monterey driver pleads not guilty
A Monterey woman accused in Wednesday’s fatal accident on Highway 1 could face a murder charge if blood tests confirm she was high on drugs at the time. Calista Annette Garcia, 23, pleaded guilty in July to driving under the influence of narcotics. Court records show Judge Sam Lavorato Jr.
Published Jan 22, 2011.
Read more: The Monterey County Herald