Daryl B. Thompson-DUI Defense Attorney

Myth: REAL ID creates a national identification (ID) card

Fact: REAL ID simply sets minimum standards so that the public can have confidence in the security and integrity of drivers licenses and identification cards issued by all participating states and jurisdictions.

States and jurisdictions will maintain their ability to design and issue their own unique driver’s licenses and identification cards. Each state and jurisdiction will continue to have flexibility with regard to the design… Continue

REAL ID is a nationwide effort to improve the integrity and security of state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards. It’s believed that it will help fight terrorism and reduce fraud.

The 9/11 Commission recommended that the U.S. improve its system for issuing identification documents, urging the federal government to set standards for the issuance of sources of identification. The REAL ID Act of 2005 was Congress' response to this recommendation.

REAL ID - compliant licenses and ID… Continue

Review of 3,000 Cases Is Ordered

A Riverside County judge has ordered the District Attorney’s Office to review about 3,000 cases, including past convictions, after discovering that a laboratory technician who worked on those cases admitted to fraud, forgery and perjury in another state.

Riverside County prosecutors were conducting a background check on the toxicologist, Aaron Layton, while doing regular prep work on a pair of cases in December 2008 when they uncovered lie-detector test… Continue

Hello all,

I joined Home Biz Connection Network some time ago, and haven’t had a chance to properly introduce myself until now.

My name is Daryl B. Thompson and I’m an attorney practicing law in Orange County, California. My practice is limited solely to the defense of those accused of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs (DUI). I know that some of you may not like what I do for a living, but, to set the record straight, not everyone arrested for DUI is guilty of DUI. Neither I,… Continue

Beginning in January 1, 2009, drivers on probation for any DUI conviction face zero tolerance if they drive on California road and highways with a blood or breath alcohol concentration of .01% or higher.
On October 14, 2007, the Governor of California signed a number of bills. New Vehicle Code §§23154 and 13389, and the amended 13353.1, have come to life per AB 1165 introduced by Assembly Member Maze (Coauthors: Assembly Members Sharon Runner and Spitzer) February 23, 2007.

These sections take… Continue