DUI
Posted in Criminal Defense,DUI on November 14, 2019
Holidays are a great opportunity to enjoy spending time with family and friends. Many people enjoy having alcoholic beverages around holidays, and when they do, they need to find someone else to drive. Unfortunately, the holidays are typically marred by an increase in DUI arrests. With the winter holidays right around the corner, we wanted…
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Posted in Criminal Defense,DUI on October 14, 2019
When people hear about a DUI charge, they usually think of someone driving while intoxicated by alcohol. Many people do not realize that it is a crime to drive while under the influence of marijuana in the state of California, even though medical marijuana and limited recreation use has been legalized. There are many questions…
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Posted in Criminal Defense,DUI on October 8, 2019
California uses a point system to track driving violations against drivers across the state. Understanding how this point system works and how a DUI affects it is important. How Does the Point System Work? In order to track the riskiest drivers and get them off the roadways, California set up a point system in which…
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Posted in Criminal Defense,Drug FAQ'S,Drunk Driving,DUI on October 7, 2019
Getting pulled over and arrested for driving under the influence is difficult and may require you to go to court. This process is tough enough, especially when you have to worry about getting your car back as well. Even though a vehicle will almost always be towed away after a DUI arrest, you can almost…
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Posted in Criminal Defense,Drunk Driving,DUI on August 14, 2019
When a person has been found guilty of driving under the influence in California, there are times when they may be required to install an ignition interlock device (IID) in their vehicle. These devices can be ordered under the following circumstances: A first offense DUI, particularly if the defendant’s blood alcohol level (BAC) is .15%…
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Posted in Criminal Defense,Drunk Driving,DUI on May 30, 2019
A field sobriety test is a tool law enforcement officers may use to try to determine whether a driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. It involves a series of physical and/or mental exercises police officers may ask the driver to complete. Low performance during the field sobriety test allegedly serves as proof…
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Posted in Criminal Defense,Drunk Driving,DUI on May 17, 2019
Implied consent means that someone gives his or her permission for something not through express language, but through implicit circumstances. Someone’s actions or the facts of the situation can imply one’s consent, rather than the person giving consent expressly. In terms of California’s driving under the influence (DUI) laws, implied consent refers to a driver’s…
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Posted in Drunk Driving,DUI on March 24, 2019
One consequence of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a possible license suspension. In California, driving is a vital form of transportation that we need to move around in our daily lives. However, the courts and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) can take your license if you receive a DUI…
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Posted in Criminal Defense,Drunk Driving,DUI on February 21, 2019
Driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level of 0.08% or higher can result in a driving under the influence (DUI) conviction in California. A BAC less than 0.08% could also qualify as DUI, if the level is enough to impair a driver. Driving under the influence of impairing drugs, including prescription medications, could also…
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Posted in Criminal Defense,Drunk Driving,DUI on December 17, 2018
DUI checkpoints are common in areas with high numbers of drunk driving incidents and on days of the year when people drink a lot alcohol, such as New Year’s Eve. At these checkpoints, police officers ask drivers questions about their night and perform field sobriety tests if they believe a driver is impaired. However, drivers…
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