On behalf of Turner Law | Sep 25, 2020 | DUI Defense, Felonies
A DUI is a serious offense in California and in all states, but first-time offenses are commonly misdemeanors. However, a driver could face felony charges in some cases depending on each state’s law. Drivers may undergo an assessment to determine their drinking...
On behalf of Turner Law | Sep 1, 2020 | DUI Defense
A California man who is accused of striking and killing a pedestrian while under the influence of alcohol on during the early morning hours of Jan. 26 has pleaded not guilty to charges of homicide, drunk driving and gross vehicular manslaughter. The 32-year-old man...
On behalf of Turner Law | Aug 4, 2020 | DUI Defense
The California Highway Patrol believe that a motorcyclist who lost control of his machine and crashed on the night of July 18 was likely under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time. However, initial accounts of the incident do not reveal what may have led CHP...
On behalf of Turner Law | Jun 9, 2020 | DUI Defense
A 45-year-old man is likely regretting his decision to get behind the wheel on Memorial Day. A social media post from the California Highway Patrol reveals that he found himself sinking in a pool of liquid manure after losing control of his SUV in southern Sacramento...
On behalf of Turner Law | May 20, 2020 | DUI Defense
Multiple internal and external factors contribute to the level of intoxication experienced by individuals who drink alcohol. The same number of drinks consumed by two different California residents may not necessarily result in the same blood alcohol concentration. A...
On behalf of Turner Law | Apr 8, 2020 | DUI Defense
A 50-year-old California woman faces a raft of criminal charges including a count of felony driving under the influence for allegedly striking and severely injuring two pedestrians in Long Beach on the afternoon of March 24 and then fleeing the scene. The woman was...
On behalf of Turner Law | Apr 1, 2020 | DUI Defense
California residents who have been convicted of drunk driving might be required to install an ignition interlock device (IID) in their vehicles. An IID is essentially a Breathalzyer for the vehicle that a person blows in before attempting to start the car. If the...
On behalf of Turner Law | Mar 10, 2020 | DUI Defense
Everyone indulges in caffeine or alcohol occasionally. If you enjoy both, is it a good idea to mix the two? According to Healthline, mixing alcohol and caffeine is potentially unsafe. You may remember the trend of energy drinks mixed with alcohol. The controversy...
On behalf of Turner Law | Jan 29, 2020 | DUI Defense
In California, there are three types of standardized field sobriety tests. Officers use these tests to check a driver’s sobriety. Often, this is a first step before officers administer breath or blood tests. Still, courts sometimes use field sobriety test...
On behalf of Turner Law | Jan 21, 2020 | DUI Defense
Anyone who heads to court over allegations that they drove drunk is in a very serious position and their future is at stake. For example, even someone who is pulled over for drunk driving for the first time will likely face multiple repercussions as a result of their...
