Drinking and Driving in California
Bars are part of the American Social Fabric. There is nothing wrong with having a beer or cocktail at your favorite bar after a long day at the office. Career stress, office politics, money troubles, family issues, personal problems, and just general exhaustion are reasons to unwind with some friends over cold drinks at your […]
What to do after a DUI arrest in California
So you’ve been caught drinking and driving. Although it’s regretful that you’ve been caught, you have no time to dwell on your choices. Once you’re arrested for DUI, you have to focus on dealing with the government to get your driving privileges reinstated, and in the event of a false charge, getting your name cleared. […]
California DUI Statistics
34,346,225 vehicles are registerd in California as of December 2015. Along with that, 25,914, 851drivers’ licenses are in circulation in a state with an estimated population of 39,144,818. So for every Californian, there is nearly one registered vehicle, and nearly a third of Californians have drivers’ licenses. Think about it: that’s a lot of cars […]
IID Ignition Interlock Devices California DUI
IIDs are becoming an increasingly popular penalty imposed by judges as part of DUI probation. Essentially a mini-Breathalyzer that must be professionally installed on the steering column of every car owned by the probationer, the IID operates to prevent the car from starting unless and until an alcohol-free breath sample is provided. Subsequently, random samples […]
DUI Field Observations CHP and NHTSA
California Highway Patrol and local agency officers continually undergo training to assist in identifying drunk drivers. A significant aspect of the training is to ensure there is legal justification for the stop. If not, an experienced Fullerton DUI lawyer may have grounds to file a motion to exclude some of the evidence in the case. […]
DUI and the California DMV
In addition to the criminal prosecution you will be facing if you have been arrested for DUI, you will be dealing with the Department of Motor Vehicles. Although based on the identical set of facts and circumstances, the DMV proceeding is significantly different in several critical ways. DMV License Suspension If your post-arrest breath […]
Breath Tests Orange County DUI
There are misconceptions and confusion regarding the legal obligations and rights a driver has regarding breath tests as required under laws regulating drinking and driving and with good reason. Initially, there are two separate breath tests that law enforcement may administer during different phases of the DUI investigative process. Secondly, one is legally required, and […]
Aggravated DUI California DUI enhancements
As with other criminal offenses, California statute establishes a range of possible sentences for a DUI conviction. One factor in the sentence actually received is what court hears the case. For example, a Los Angeles court may offer the typical first time DUI offender three years of probation, a $390 fine and a three month […]