Every arrest and charge for driving under the influence (DUI) is unique, and the factors that make them and you distinct can affect the possible penalties, charges and allegations you could be facing. DUI Aggravating Factors A DUI charge in California, alcohol or...
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Don’t let a DUI derail your summer
Summer is a time for barbecues, festivals and vacations from school and work. These events often go hand-in-hand with drinking or using other substances, so law enforcement agencies typically ramp up efforts to stop and arrest impaired drivers. This summer is no...
What happens if I am caught driving during a DUI suspension?
A DUI license suspension can be highly disruptive - especially when you depend on your license to get to work, pick your kids up and run errands. One penalty drivers face after a DUI conviction is a suspended license by the DMV triggered by the DUI conviction and/or...
What is Driver Alcohol Detection System technology?
Reducing drunk driving is a priority for numerous parties, from carmakers to lawmakers. Now, the Automotive Coalition for Traffic Safety (ACTS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are working to develop in-vehicle technology to curb drunk...
Will my license be suspended for a first offense DUI?
Drivers who have been arrested for their first DUI are always concerned whether their driver's license will be suspended. Understanding the license suspension process for a first DUI is very important in order to do things necessary immediately to challenge, delay and...
Getting the best “Plea Bargain” in a DUI Case
Most people who get arrested for a DUI have remorse for drinking and driving because they-know better. After being arrested, most everyone continues to "kick themselves" for getting a DUI, There is the anxiety of "What will happen to me now?" You need to move...
Could your medical condition or other factor appear to be DUI impairment?
Driving under the influence can create a host of problems for those arrested, charged or convicted. Understanding that appearance of being under the influence can be confused with an unrelated medical issue or alternative explanation is one of the important factors to...
Civil liberty concerns as Congress readies alcohol-detection mandate
The U.S. Senate has already put its stamp of approval on each of the 2,700 pages that comprise the bipartisan infrastructure bill. The House of Representatives is widely expected to approve the $1 trillion measure and send it to the president, who has said he will...
What You Should Know About California DUI Checkpoints
In recent days, law enforcement agencies have conducted DUI checkpoints scattered across Southern California, including in San Diego, Lemon Grove, Poway, Chula Vista and Escondido, among others. Officers stopped drivers to see if they were under the influence of...
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...
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