Currently, California law states that unlicensed drivers caught at DUI checkpoints without proper documentation will be issued a fine and have their cars impounded for at least 30 days. As of January 1, 2012 however, Assembly Bill 353 states that California police will no longer have this authority. Unlicensed drivers will still be forced to pay a fee of at least $100 dollars but they will forego the average $1,500 dollar cost generated at the impound lot. Supporters of the law argued that impounding an unlicensed drivers’ vehicle discriminated against peaceful immigrants unable to obtain proper documentation. Many law enforcement officials dispute the new law, stating that the bill encourages unlicensed drivers to jump back on the road once out of the officer’s sight. This will also cause a major decrease in revenue for California police agencies. Here at All-Pro we understand the importance of knowing your rights. Drive safe and if you ever find yourself in an undesirable situation know that there is always an All-Pro agent ready to help!

For more information: http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/494108

Modesto, CA – As Halloween 2011 approaches, Modesto county law enforcement officials are gearing up for conducting increased patrols and DUI checkpoints throughout the holiday weekend.

As part of this effort, the Modesto Police Department has confirmed that they will conduct a sobriety checkpoint this Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29.

According to, Modesto police Lt. Scott Blom, “There isn’t a Halloween costume clever enough to hide an impaired driver who has made the poor decision to get behind the wheel.” Bloom goes on to say, ““Whether you’ve had one too many or way too many, it is just not worth the risk. Remember, Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving.”

If you’re out celebrating, be sure to appoint a designated driver and travel safely. Happy Halloween from All-Pro!

For more information: http://www.drunkdrivingfacts.net/checkpoints/modesto-california-halloween-weekend-dui-saturation-patrols-scheduled-friday-october-28-and-saturday-october-29-2011

SACRAMENTO, CA — Governor Brown signed Assembly Bill (AB) 109 this month, which makes significant changes to California’s correctional system to end the expensive, ineffective and unsafe quick release of lower-level offenders and parole violators through state prisons. Brown stated that the state’s prison system has been a “revolving door” for lower-level offenders and parole violators who are released within months. Cycling these offenders through state prisons wastes money, aggravates crowded conditions, prevents rehabilitation, and delays local law enforcement supervision, according to Brown.

AB 109 will give local law enforcement the right and the ability to manage offenders in “smarter and cost-effective” ways. It also changes the law to realign particular responsibilities for lower level offenders, adult parolees and juvenile offenders from state to local jurisdictions. Under AB 109:

• No inmates currently in state prison will be released early.
• All felons sent to state prison will continue to serve their entire sentence.
• All felons who are convicted of a serious or violent offense – including sex offenders and child molesters – will go to state prison.
• Felons who are not eligible for state prison can serve their sentence at the local level.

For more information, visit http://gov.ca.gov/news.php?id=16964.