If you’ve been stopped and are now facing accusations of driving while under the influence, it’s important for you to take time to get to know your rights and how the DUI could affect you if you’re convicted. Depending on who you are and what you do in your life, a...
When a police officer pulls you over because they think that you have had too much to drink, their accusations can have numerous negative consequences. They will probably arrest you if you fail a field sobriety test or chemical breath test. Many people facing driving...
Did you know that you can choose the type of blood alcohol concentration (BAC) test the police perform if stopped for a DUI in California? State vehicle code 23612 VC informs the public of this and other rights when facing a DUI arrest. As you may know, California is...
Maybe the first thing that an officer asks you during the traffic stop is whether you have had something to drink. They noticed something that made them suspect you of intoxication. On the other hand, it may be something that happens during the traffic stop that leads...
You may have seen internet articles or videos suggesting how you can pass a breathalyzer test with flying colors even if you have drunk enough to be over the limit. Like much of what you find on the internet, it is best ignored. The police are not dumb and will notice...
Imagine a police officer pulls you over while driving. They ask have you been drinking, and you say yes. If they thought you had been drinking before, you have just confirmed their suspicions. If they never even suspected it and were asking on the off chance, you have...
A state law that took effect at the beginning of 2021 sought to mitigate the consequences for many Californians facing their first DUI. The law allows judges to order those charged with a first-time DUI to participate in a new misdemeanor diversion program instead of...
California driving under the influence (DUI) charges come with numerous possible consequences. You could wind up spending time in jail. You might have to pay hefty fines. You could also lose your license. Most people focus so much on those criminal consequences and...
Generally speaking, DUI arrests happen at night. The most common time is between midnight and three in the morning. There are a lot of reasons for this, but the biggest is just ordinary human drinking habits. Most people wait to drink until at least dinner, and many...
A DUI conviction could be detrimental to your career in many different ways. Naturally, if you earn a living behind the wheel, a DUI conviction would automatically translate to job loss, since your driver's license is likely to be suspended. Even if you don't drive...
