Halloween is supposed to be scary. Ghosts. Zombies. Vampires. Haunted houses. That guy who thinks wearing a banana costume makes him irresistible. But there is one Halloween fright that nobody puts on their party invitation: Getting arrested for DUI. You can dress...
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El Niño, California Rain and DUI: When the Roads Get Wet, Don’t Get Wrecked
When California gets rain, drivers need to slow down—and if you’ve been drinking, stay off the road. California and rain have a complicated relationship. We spend months complaining that it never rains. Then El Niño arrives, the clouds open up, and suddenly...
Why Do Most DUI Stops Actually Happen? (It’s Not What You Think)
Most people assume DUI arrests in California start with clear and obvious drunk driving patterns. But in reality, they usually begin with something small. Most DUI initial contacts happen for one of the following reasons: 👉 Speeding or a simple traffic violation 👉...
Smart Moves That Can Mitigate a California DUI Case
Besides kicking yourself mentally for the next 6 months for getting a DUI, BE THANKFUL that there wasn't an accident involving an injury or death – that’s a whole other ball game. If the accident caused injury or a fatality, you could be facing felony charges. And...
Holiday Cheer Is Great. A Holiday DUI Is Not
The holiday season is magical. Twinkling lights. Office parties. Family gatherings. That one relative who insists eggnog is a food group. Spirits are high—sometimes literally—and that’s where the trouble starts. Every year, the holidays bring an uptick in DUI arrests,...
Don’t Let a DUI Ruin This Thanksgiving
Ah, Thanksgiving — that glorious time of year when Americans gather to eat like competitive athletes, argue about politics, and pretend to understand football. The turkey’s in the oven, the cranberry sauce is shaped like the can it came in, and Uncle Joe is already...
DUI Enforcement is Not on Holiday Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day is synonymous with relaxation, barbecues, and—unfortunately—DUIs. Every year, the Labor Day holiday marks one of the most dangerous times to be on the road, and law enforcement knows it. That's why DUI enforcement kicks into overdrive, and if you’re not...
Common DUI Field Sobriety Tests Used by CHP
If you are stopped by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) under suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI), you may be asked to perform a series of field sobriety tests (FSTs). These tests help officers assess whether a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs....
BUT OFFICER, I ONLY HAD 2 BEERS ….
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense, and using the "2 beer defense" or the "I just had one glass of wine with dinner" is not a defense. Most of the time, it is an attempt after being stopped by an officer to avoid being tested further and arrested...
DUI Arrests: A Comedy of Errors (and Bad Decisions)
DUI is a serious offense and can have tragic consequences and this blog is not intended to downplay its seriousness. Looking at DUI arrests can be a humorous romp through the land of bad decisions, sobriety tests that rival a circus act, and a chance to make memories...
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