If you are in the military at one of San Diego’s many military bases, you probably feel fortunate to be stationed in one of the nation’s most desirable locations. Whether you’re stationed at Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Naval Base Coronado, the...
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California Highway Patrol releases New Year’s Eve DUI arrest totals
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...
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...
How Does An Expungement Help Clean My Record?
An expungement dismissal of a criminal case per California Penal Code 1203.4 can greatly assist in cleaning up your record. Additionally, effective January 1, 2014. California Labor Code 432.7 makes it a crime for an employer to ask about a criminal record if it...
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...
SETTING A DMV HEARING FOR A DUI LICENSE SUSPENSION
Setting a DMV hearing for an alcohol DUI license suspension within 10 days of the arrest is very important in order to keep your license as long as possible. With any DUI alcohol arrest there can be a license suspension if the BA (blood alcohol) is .08 or more, or...
DUI LICENSE SUSPENSION DURING THE PANDEMIC
DUI license suspensions during the pandemic have become more difficult to manage. With DUI alcohol arrests, there are two possible driver's license suspensions that need to be addressed. There is the pink sheet DMV administrative suspension and the suspension...
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