Navigating the legal system can be a daunting experience, especially for defendants facing criminal charges. One option that is often presented to defendants is plea bargaining, a negotiation process in which the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge or...
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The Evolution of DUI Laws Since the First Automobiles
Driving under the influence (DUI) laws have been in place for several decades in the United States. DUI laws are designed to discourage and penalize individuals who drive while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. These laws have a long and complex history,...
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...
DUI field sobriety tests do not include reciting the alphabet backwards
When police suspect a driver is impaired by drugs or alcohol, they typically administer field sobriety tests. These tests are supposed to help the officer determine whether you are impaired for purpose of driving. These "field sobriety tests" (FSTs) can be helpful...
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...
Don’t End Up Adding Your “Celly” to Your Christmas Dinner Plans
Be Prepared for Holiday Ramped-up DUI Enforcement During holidays and special events, law enforcement agencies across California ramp up their efforts to stop and arrest drivers under the influence of drugs and alcohol. More officers are assigned DUI enforcement...
Drug busts: Looking beyond the numbers
When it comes to stories about drug busts, the focus is typically on the numbers. How many people did the police arrest? How many drugs were involved? How many charges are those involved facing? How many agencies played a role in the bust? In the eyes of law...
Aggravating, mitigating factors and DUI charges
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...
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...
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