Few people were sorry to see 2020 go. As difficult as 2020 was, 2021 could be even worse for those who started it off with a DUI arrest. The California Highway Patrol said that in the recent New Year’s Eve Maximum Enforcement Period, it arrested 442 people for driving...
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The ins and outs, dos and don’ts of an ignition interlock device
DUI convictions and DMV administrative license actions affect your ability to legally drive a vehicle in California. State law provides for a wide variety of possible punishments and requirements for those who are arrested and convicted of driving under the influence...
How do I defend against a DUI charge in California?
Even a first-offense driving under the influence (DUI) charge in California can take a considerable toll on a person’s life. A conviction can result in 3-5 years’ probation, jail, significant fines, DUI programs, public work and license suspension. A conviction can...
Your DUI arrest is not like your friend’s DUI arrest
Many people who are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol for the first time reach out to someone they know who has been through the experience to gain insight on how to respond and what sort of penalty they might expect if convicted. This is...
Vista Courts Closed for Covid 19 Until May 26, 2020
Vista Courts closed for Covid-19 pandemic until May 26, 2020. The Court is actually closed through May 22, but that is memorial day weekend which makes it opening on Tuesday 5/26/20. Due to this highly contagious and potentially deadly flu virus, the courts are...
Vista Court DUI CASES Require Special Attention
Vista Court DUI cases may require special attention as they move through the system. In addition to understanding the California admininistrative proceedures concerning license supension if no hearing is set with DMV within 10 days of arrest,...
DUI Programs in California
DUI Programs in California are standardized throughout the state. Each county has multiple locations where individuals requiring the DMV authorized DUI program can attend. Depending on your conviction and the administrative suspension of your license, you...
Getting a License Back After a DUI Suspension in 2019
Getting a license back after a DMV DUI suspension in 2019 is much more complex than it was last year. There is the DMV administrative suspension for 4 months if you are .08 Blood Alcohol or more and the DUI conviction suspension which is 6 months, both can run at the...
NEW 2019 DUI LICENSE SUSPENSION LAWS
New 2019 DUI License suspension laws change previous license suspension laws. There are usually 2 types of driver license suspensions which occurr in a 1st offense DUI case. There is the 4 month pink sheet administrative suspension for individuals 21 and...
DUI is legal if there is a “DUI Necessity Defense”
There is a DUI Necessity Defense making driving under the influence legal if there is a "Necessity" to drive under the circumstances to prevent significant bodily injury or evil to youself or others. It is a valid defense to Driving Under the Influence and...
