Update: Huntington Beach Bar Tied to 72 California DUI Arrests Has Hours Curtailed

We posted recently in regards to how certain bars and night clubs in Huntington Beach have become notorious after police have continued to ask California DUI suspects where they were drinking during their investigations. The answers provided by the suspects have not been forgotten, and apparently they have been recorded somewhere, as police are now working to curtail the hours of one particularly notorious drinking establishment that has been allegedly tied to 72 California DUI arrests during the past two years.

According to police, Baja Sharkeez, which is located at 211 Main Street in Huntington Beach has been named by suspects many times over as the location where they had been drinking before they were arrested for California DUI. As a result of this enormous number of mentions, local law enforcement officials have sent a letter notifying those who run the bar that they will no longer be able to provide entertainment for their customers beyond 11 p.m. on any business day.

The Huntington Beach Police Department issues entertainment permits, and this can provide the leverage the police need to make such decisions and to take such steps. In addition to the reduced hours, California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, or ABC, has opened an investigation into the establishment.

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While no one can be legally arrested or suspected of California DUI for merely going into an establishment, the fact remains that there are certain places that will draw a higher degree of suspicion than others. People should be aware of this and of other factors before they head out for the night, including the fact that drinking and driving is taking on a tremendous risk in many different ways.

If you or someone you love has been arrested on suspicion of California DUI, you need to act immediately to protect your legal rights. You only have 10 days from the date of your arrest to request a hearing with the DMV to attempt to retain your driving privileges, and you need the help of Los Angeles DUI defense lawyers who have been defending those accused of this crime for many years. Contact the DUI Defense Group today to schedule an initial consultation.