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....
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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...
Navigating a DUI Charge: Mitigation Strategies and Minimizing Impact
A DUI (Driving Under the Influence) charge can have significant legal, personal, and professional consequences. However, it's important to remember that everyone makes mistakes, and it's how we handle these situations that truly matters. If you find yourself facing a...
Probable Cause in DUI Arrests: Balancing Safety and Legal Rights
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense with potentially severe consequences. In order to protect public safety, law enforcement officers have the authority to arrest individuals suspected of DUI. However, the legal principle of "probable cause" serves...
DUI Is a Serious Offense – Even on a Lawnmower!
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense that can have disastrous consequences for both the driver and innocent bystanders. DUI arrests are becoming increasingly common in many parts of the world, and the penalties for being convicted of a DUI can be...
INSTEAD OF A DUI, FLY TO CABO FOR A WEEK ON THE BEACH – IT’S CHEAPER
Just a reminder of the cost of a DUI so maybe you'll think twice before drinking and getting behind the wheel. Cabo is a lot more fun, the weather is warm, the hotels are awesome and the margaritas are cold. Of course the alternative with a DUI is - it will cost you...
July 4th means fireworks, hot dogs and DUI enforcement
Because July 4th is rapidly approaching, it’s time to make plans with friends and family to enjoy the holiday weekend with fireworks, backyard cookouts, and trips to favorite spots along San Diego County’s 70 miles of coastline. Fourth of July rituals Another...
Study finds many personal breathalyzers are inaccurate
It’s not an uncommon sight at San Diego nightclubs and bars: as a group of friends prepares to leave, one or more of them will pull out personal alcohol breath-testing devices (often referred to as breathalyzers). People will blow into the handheld devices that pair...
BAC: What it is and how it can affect a DUI
We have all read at least a couple of news articles about drunk driving arrests in San Diego County. In addition to brief details of the arrest and about the person accused of DUI, the reports usually include a mention or two of BAC, the acronym for “blood alcohol...
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