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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DUI
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...
Could refusing a blood or breath test cause more harm than good?
When an individual is stopped or contacted, and there is a reasonable suspicion that they are driving under the influence, they will be asked to take a blood or breath test for alcohol or drugs. Refusal to take the official test can result in the loss of their...
Can I get A Drug DUI Using Prescription Drugs?
A person can get a DUI for using prescription drugs IF you drive a vehicle and "as a result of consuming alcohol and/or taking a drug, his or her mental or physical abilities are so impaired that he or she is no longer able to drive a vehicle with the caution of a...
DUI Arrest Requires Immediate Action
DUI arrest requires immediate action. While first court dates, arraignments, are being set 5 months from now because of COVID issues, DMV must be contacted immediately within 10 days to set a hearing challenging the administrative suspension which starts 30 days...
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...
Is buzzed driving the same as drunk driving?
A couple goes out on a dinner date, and the driver has a couple glasses of wine. On the way home, a police officer pulls them over. The driver feels a little buzzed from the wine, but should he or she worry about getting arrested and charged with driving under the...
What does a hit and run do to a DUI?
If you get behind the wheel after having too many drinks, you run the risk of harming others. Your impaired judgment, reflexes, and depth perception may make you unaware of the drivers and pedestrians around you. In the event you collide with one, you may decide to...
Are field sobriety tests mandatory in California?
Whether you had one too many remembering old times with the guys or had a blast out at the bar with your girlfriends, you know that the flashing lights in the rearview mirror on your way home is not a good way to end the night. You know that you have no choice but to...
