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A breathalyzer is a small device that the police can use when they stop drivers under suspicion of drunk driving. The device can test the driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC), which is the amount of alcohol that can be found in the body. This test is often preferred...
There are many possible penalties that the courts can impose after a drunk driving conviction. A criminal judge can sentence someone to a stint in state custody, suspend their driver's license and impose fines that they must pay. Ignition interlock devices (IIDs) are...
It is against the law for drivers in California to get behind the wheel when they have had too much alcohol. State law prohibits driving when someone knows chemicals have impaired their ability and when someone has an elevated blood alcohol concentration (BAC)....
When a police officer pulls you over, they may have many questions for you. Examples of these include: Where are you going tonight? Where are you coming from? Do you know how fast you were driving? Have you had anything to drink? The officer may be frustrated if...
Driving under the influence (DUI) can lead to severe consequences so it is important to know your rights if this has happened to you. But what are California's DUI laws? What to do when facing DUI charges In the Golden State, anyone who operates a vehicle with a...
If you are the parent of a California teenager with a newly minted driver’s license, you may be dreading these SoCal summer days and nights. A driver’s license brings heady freedom but is accompanied by heavy responsibility. This is especially true during the period...
Getting charged with driving under the influence (DUI) carries varying penalties. What jail time, fines and other consequences motorists found guilty of a DUI will face depends on whether it is a first offense or not and other factors as well. The penalties for...
Everyone makes mistakes. Many mistakes don’t have large consequences and are easily forgettable. However, making a mistake that goes against the law could lead to serious criminal charges. To ensure that you don’t suffer the punishment of a criminal record, you...
Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or other drugs is unlawful and dangerous. In California, you are legally drunk when your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08% or more, 0.01% or higher for drivers under 21 years and 0.04 or more for commercial...
If you are stopped by the police with reasonable suspicion that you may be drunk, they may perform a breathalyzer test. If your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level is 0.08% or more or 0.01% or higher for drivers under 21 or 0.04% or more if you are a commercial...