San Diego Criminal Defense Law Blog | Christoph Law Offices

DUI Arrest Requires Immediate Action

On Behalf of Christoph Law Offices | Aug 31, 2020 | DUI, DUI "Pink Sheet" Suspensions, DUI Court Proceedings

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?

On Behalf of Christoph Law Offices | Aug 28, 2020 | Civilan DUI, DUI

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

On Behalf of Christoph Law Offices | Aug 11, 2020 | DUI And DMV Suspensions, DUI License Suspension, DUI/DWI

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

On Behalf of Christoph Law Offices | Aug 3, 2020 | DUI And DMV Suspensions, DUI Defense

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...

Your DUI arrest is not like your friend’s DUI arrest

On Behalf of Christoph Law Offices | Jul 27, 2020 | Drunk Driving, DUI, DUI Defense, DUI Plea Bargains, DUI Sentences

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...

COVID 19 affects all DUI and Criminal Cases in Vista Courts

On Behalf of Christoph Law Offices | Jun 7, 2020 | DUI and Criminal Defense

COVID 19 affects all DUI and Criminal cases in Vista Courts and all over California that are pending or that have requirements to be completed. Pending cases arraignments are being set over 120 days out when they used to be set 30- 45 days out. Additionally,...

Is buzzed driving the same as drunk driving?

On Behalf of Christoph Law Offices | Jun 1, 2020 | Civilan DUI, Drunk Driving, DUI

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...

Vista Courts Closed for Covid 19 Until May 26, 2020

On Behalf of Christoph Law Offices | May 20, 2020 | Firm News

Vista Courts closed for Covid-19 pandemic until May 26, 2020. The Court is actually closed through May 22, but that is memorial day weekend which makes it opening on Tuesday 5/26/20. Due to this highly contagious and potentially deadly flu virus, the courts are...

What does a hit and run do to a DUI?

On Behalf of Christoph Law Offices | Apr 27, 2020 | DUI, Hit And Run

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?

On Behalf of Christoph Law Offices | Apr 3, 2020 | DUI

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...