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Can I be arrested for DUI after I am out of the car?
You can be arrested for DUI even after you are parked and out of the car. It still has to be proven that you drove, however, that can be done in several ways. The officers could have seen you drive, there may be a citizen call identifying the car and/or...
What do DUI Jury Instructions say about driving and impairment?
DUI jury instructions define for the jury the specific issues they have to decide beyond a reasonable doubt in order to convict someone. There are often a number of instructions read to the Jury at the conclusion of the case depending on the evidence presented,...
Where are DUI arrests most likely in Carlsbad?
DUI arrests are most likely in Carlsbad in five different areas. These areas see the most traffic and are patrolled more than the residential areas. Some areas have both Carlsbad Police and California Highway Patrol actively involved...
What is the DUI “pink sheet” I got after arrested in Oceanside?
The DUI "pink sheet" given to you after an Oceanside or any California arrest is a temporary license and Notice of Suspension. It is very important and you should read it. This "pink sheet" tells you that you have a full privilege to drive if your...
Is “driving” necessary for a DUI in Vista, California?
Driving is necessary to prove DUI in Vista and all of California, and is an element of the crime just like impairment or being .08 blood alcohol level or more. It must be found beyond a reasonable doubt that the person was in control of the vehicle and there was...
Will a DUI prior make any future DUI a second offense?
A DUI prior conviction stays on your record and can be used against you as a prior for 10 years from the date of offense. It will make another DUI within 10 years of the offense a second offense. To be a third or fourth DUI offense, all of the priors must...
Why are DUI arrests greater on 4th of July in Oceanside?
DUI arrests are always greater over the July 4th weekend in all of California, not just Oceanside. They are usually higher in beach communities in San Diego County like Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Cardiff, Del Mar and La Jolla. More people crowd...
Can I get the DUI arrest report for a Vista case?
Generally the DUI arrest report and reports in most criminal cases are not available until after the first Court date and are only released to the attorney of record. The police reports and any other investigative materials are forwarded after the arrest to the...
What “Probable Cause” for a DUI Stop is Justiifed in Vista?
Probable cause for a DUI stop in Vista or anywhere in California can be anything from a moving violation, equipment violation, suspicious actions, citizen report or a number of other reasons unrelated to DUI. The officer must have a reason to pull you over or...
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