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July 5, 2022

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), California ranks behind only Texas in alcohol-related traffic fatalities.

June 21, 2022

There are numerous common myths about California DUI charges. Since it is important that you work with the facts, let me dispel some of those myths.

April 19, 2022

California treats driving under the influence (DUI) offenses very seriously, which is why the state has some of the most stringent DUI penalties in the country. In addition to fines and jail time, penalties associated with DUIs in California include a suspension of your driver’s license. The length of time your license will be suspended depends on the circumstances of the DUI offense and the number of prior offenses on your record.

April 18, 2022

Facing your first DUI charge can be emotionally overwhelming. In an ideal world, you should know exactly what you’re facing, from the process to the possible penalties.

April 13, 2021

Santa Rosa, CA – The Santa Rosa Police Department Traffic Unit conducted a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Saturday, March 21st, 2015, in Santa Rosa between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. The checkpoint started on Santa Rosa Avenue and Barham Avenue.

April 13, 2021

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month – “It’s Not Worth It!” Santa Rosa, CA – To save lives and educate all Californians, especially young drivers, about the dangers of distracted driving, the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), California Highway Patrol (CHP), Impact Teen Drivers, and more than 200 law enforcement agencies statewide are working together on increased education and enforcement efforts for National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April and California Teen Safe Driving Week, the first week of April.

April 13, 2021

Drunk and drugged driving remains the number one killer on our roadways, with 1,197 alcohol involved deaths and over 23,000 injuries reported statewide in 2013. The “Avoid the 13” DUI Task Force will be combating this deadly problem through DUI enforcement efforts in Sonoma County.

April 13, 2021

The DUI Law Firm of Jon Woolsey wants you to understand all of the ramifications of being charged with driving under the influence and what to expect if you end up being convicted of the charge or cop to a plea that places an alcohol related violation on your driving record. Obviously, insurance companies will vary tremendously by area so we always recommend that you check with your carrier for better understanding your particular case.

April 13, 2021

The Santa Rosa Police Department is asking for our community members’ help with a recently released survey to gather your thoughts on community safety, satisfaction with the police department, and where we should focus our resources. The Department completed a similar survey in 2012, and used the community’s feedback to help determine whether we were meeting the public’s needs, set strategic planning goals, and identify areas in which we could improve our services.

April 13, 2021

If you refused the test or were charged with refusing the test you face a possible suspension of your license for one or more years. Likewise, if you submitted to a test which yields a result of .08% or above, you can also be suspended for 4 months to 3 years.