Southern California, with all of the sunshine and fun that it has to offer, is one of the most popular retirement locations in the nation. And, among retirement destinations, Laguna Woods, CA is one of the most popular. Located in southern Orange County, not far from the golden beaches of Laguna Beach and the Newport Coast, lies Laguna Woods Village, one of the most sought after residential areas for the over 55 crowd.
The crime rate in Laguna Woods in incredibly low, which is not surprising for a town of less than 20,000 with more than 80% of the residents over the age of 65. However, even if most of the people in town are eating dinner at 5 pm, with lights out at 8, there can still be legal trouble in Laguna Woods.
If you or someone you love gets into trouble with the law in Laguna Woods, Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds is the place to call. With offices all over Southern California, Mr. Nice Guy has a team member that can be by your side almost anywhere in California that you get into trouble.
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Life in Laguna Woods, CA
The gated community of Laguna Woods Village, in Laguna Woods, is a lifestyle focused retirement community for people over the age of 55. The Village community offers a number of clubs, organizations, fitness centers, and activities for residents to help keep them active and involved.
Three distinct neighborhoods in Laguna Woods Village offer opportunities for residents to choose their own “style” of living. The Third Mutual neighborhood offers golf-course living in maintenance-free, two or three bedroom, condominium homes.
The United Mutual neighborhood, located along the tranquil Aliso Creek, features two-bedroom homes situated along lush greenbelts. The beautiful homes are maintained by Village staff, both the exterior and many of the interior components, as well, leaving residents free to engage in any of the many activities offered in Laguna Woods Village.
For the ultimate in luxury, retirement living, The Towers at Laguna Woods is the place to be! The Towers provides a 24-hour reception desk, full-service dining for lunch and dinner, complete housekeeping services, on-site administration and maintenance around the clock. Residents of The Towers are members of the Golden Rain Foundation with access to the Laguna Woods Transportation System, all seven of the Laguna Woods Clubhouses, and all of the swimming pools and fitness centers. The Towers sits directly adjacent to a par 3 golf course.
Life just doesn't get much better than that!
Clubs in Laguna Woods
While these clubs may not have music that shakes the window panes, there are many fun and interesting clubs and events for the residents of Laguna Woods to enjoy. And, as a bonus, most of them will have you home and tucked in bed by 10 pm.
Dance Clubs in Laguna Woods
Ok...so there aren't any late night raves or mosh-pit, body-slamming dance clubs in Laguna Woods. However, they do offer a number of ballroom, traditional, and line dancing clubs and lessons.
American Ballroom Dance Club
The American Ballroom Dance Club offers live music every Friday night, and on the 3rd Friday of each month, the club sponsors a dinner dance and live show. Lessons are paid for separately from the Friday night dance and members get a discount, though visitors are welcome.
For membership information to the American Ballroom Dance Club, contact Emile Broadwin at (949) 830-0485
International Folk Dance Club
This interesting dance club, led by Maria Paho-Benson, is focused on learning traditional and folk dances from around the world. Maria grew up in a Greek family and enjoys teaching a variety of traditional dances. The first lesson to new members of the club is free, though subsequent sessions are $7 a week.
Laguna International Dancers
If you're looking for a late night dance club, this is the group for you! The Laguna International Dancers meet Wednesday and Sunday nights from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The dances are held at Clubhouse 2 and all levels of dancing skill are invited. The club features occasional events with live music and finger food. For more information, contact Miriam Kahn at (949) 770-7026.
Additional Dance Clubs
In addition to the dance clubs mentioned above, Laguna Woods Village also offers other dance clubs like the Evergreen Line Dance Club (contact Allen Hsu at 347-555-6361), The Golden Girls Dance Club (contact Amy Ren 310-800-3336), the Scottish Dance and Social Club (contact Frank Searle at 949-813-4205), and the Village Square Dance Club (contact Pat Hensley at 949-859-8827), just to name a few. For more information about dance clubs in the Laguna Woods Village, please visit their website at https://www.lagunawoodsvillage.com/amenities/clubs.
Drinking and Driving in Laguna Woods
There is never an excuse for getting behind the wheel of a car after having had too much to drink. In Laguna Woods, however, this is especially the case. This is especially true in Laguna Woods as there is a private bus system available to transport residents and visitors throughout the community and to nearby shopping centers, restaurants, and medical facilities.
If you've been drinking in Laguna Woods, call a cab or get a ride on the Laguna Woods bus system. Driving while intoxicated is a crime and get you arrested for DUI in Laguna Woods. Don't risk it!
If you are arrested for DUI or DWI in Laguna Woods, make sure your first call is to Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds in Laguna Woods. Mr. Nice Guy specializes in helping get you out of jail fast! Call Mr. Nice Guy at (949) 276-7772.
DUI Laws in Laguna Woods
While driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol is illegal throughout the State of California, Orange County and Laguna Woods have some of the toughest laws for punishing those convicted of DUI charges.
The laws regarding drunk driving in Laguna Woods are found in Vehicle Code Section 23152 and Vehicle Code section 23153, which says that:
- 23152(a) – It is illegal for anyone who is under the influence of alcohol to operate a vehicle
- 23152(b) It is illegal for anyone who has a blood alcohol content exceeding 0.08% or more to operate a vehicle.
- 23152(e) – It is illegal for anyone who is under the influence of drugs to operate a vehicle.
- 23152(f) – It is illegal for anyone who is under the influence of any combination of drugs or alcohol to operate a vehicle.
In many cases, both the 23152(a) and 23152(b) charges will be filed together.
To put it in layman's terms, DUI charges result when a person drives or otherwise operates a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Whenever you are planning a fun evening (or day) out with friends and alcohol may be consumed, it is always best to either designate a driver who will not be drinking or to utilize some sort of public or paid transportation like a taxi service or Uber driver.
What is DWI?
California's legal definition of DWI is operating a vehicle while intoxicated. This intoxication could be due to any substance, including drugs, that can affect your nervous system, brain, or muscles and includes illegal substances, prescriptions drugs, and even over the counter drugs if they affect you to a significant degree. You are driving under the influence if you drink alcohol or take any kind of drug that impairs you to the point that you are unable to drive like a sober person and, yet, you drive, anyway.
If you take prescription or over-the-counter medication that makes you sleepy or dizzy or prone to blackouts, you should not drive a vehicle. If you take these medicines and then drive a car anyway, you might be pulled over and charged with DWI.
Law Enforcement in Laguna Woods
Within the gated community of Laguna Woods Village, private security guards help maintain order and assist with the safety of residents and compliance with community rules. For the rest of Laguna Woods, law enforcement is provided by the Orange County Sheriff's Department, through a contract for policing service to the city.
Laguna Woods City Jail
The City of Laguna Woods does not have its own jail. Because of its tiny population and low crime rate, there is no need for a jail housing facility to be located within the city limits. This means that anyone who is arrested in Laguna Woods will be transported to one of the Orange County Jails located nearby.
What Happens If I'm Arrested for DUI in Laguna Woods?
If you are arrested in Laguna Woods for DUI or DWI, you will be taken to jail, booked, and charged. The most likely place for anyone arrested in Laguna Woods to be taken to jail is the IRC, the Intake/Release Center in Santa Ana. The Intake and Release Center, or IRC, is responsible for processing arrestees, from their booking to their release. The IRC is also responsible for the Transportation Division of the Orange County Jail system, responsible for transporting inmates to other facilities, court dates, work sites, hospitals and more.
Intake/Release Center
Central Jail Complex
550 N. Flower Street
Santa Ana, CA 92702
(714) 647-6085
Other Jails Near Laguna Woods
Central Men and Women's Jail
550 N. Flower Street
Santa Ana, CA 92702
(714) 647-6085
James A. Musick Facility
13502 Musick Rd
Irvine, CA 92618
Theo Lacy Facility
501 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
Penalties for DUI Conviction
DUI is most often charged as a misdemeanor. The penalties for DUI can include:
- Driver's License Suspension
- Fines Up To $1,800 For A First Offense
- Possible Jail Sentence
- Probation Of Three To Five Years
Felony DUI Penalties
DUI charges can be filed as a felony, if:
- You have already had three DUI offenses.
- You have already been convicted of DUI, at least once.
- Your actions cause an accident that injures someone else.
A felony conviction of DUI can carry more severe consequences than that of a misdemeanor DUI, including incarceration in a state penitentiary.
Can I Refuse a Breathalyzer or Blood Test?
According to Vehicle Code 23612, any person who operates a vehicle in the State of California is considered to have already given their consent to having their blood or breath tested for the purpose of determining alcoholic content if that person is lawfully detained on suspicion of having violated the drunk driving laws of the state.
This means that if you are pulled over on suspicion of DUI, you are obligated to submit to the breath or blood test when asked by the investigating officer. The refusal to submit to a breath test or blood test could result in a forced blood draw to test your blood for alcohol content and an increased penalty if convicted of DUI.
DUI Bail In Laguna Woods
Each person arrested for DUI or DWI will have an opportunity to post bail in order to get out of jail and back home to prepare for the upcoming court case. The bail schedule is available at each booking facility and county jail or it can be located online here.
Bail is an amount of money deposited with the court to secure a person's release from jail until their legal case can be resolved. Once a person has paid their bail to the court, the court will hold the money and allow the defendant to return home to work and family, until their legal proceedings come to a close. The bail schedule outlines the amount of bail required for each offense. In order to understand the full amount of bail that will be required to secure someone's release, you must know all of the charges against the defendant and add all of the bail amounts together.
Once the legal process has been completed, whether convicted or not, the money used for bail is returned to the person who posted it with the court. If a friend or family member posts bail with the court system, then the money is returned to the person who posted it.
DUI Bail Bond Service in Laguna Woods
Many times the amount of money required for bail is more than someone can conveniently come up with. If you don't have friends or relatives from whom you can borrow the money for bail, you may need to enlist the help of a bail bondsman like Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds. Mr. Nice Guy and his team of licensed, professional bail bondsmen can help you negotiate the bail process and get out of jail fast.
A DUI bail bondsman will pay the bail on your behalf, and you pay the bondsman a fee, usually 10% of the total cost of bail. When the case is resolved, the court will return the money to the person who paid it, in this case the bail bondsmen. He keeps the fee as payment for helping to secure bail more quickly and for assistance to the court in tracking and ensuring the compliance of defendants who are out on bail.
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