DUI Defense

While St. Patrick's Day originated as a quiet religious feast honoring Ireland's patron saint, the vibrant, parade-filled celebration Americans know today is largely an invention of the United States. Irish and non-Irish love to celebrate. Here in San Diego there is...

In California, one of the things you should know is that a DUI is taken very seriously. Driving under the influence has the potential to lead to injuries to yourself and others. Crashes could lead to deaths, too. For that reason, you could face serious criminal...

Southern California has a robust fall sports culture. From the Padres, Dodgers, Clippers and Lakers to the Chargers, Rams, SDSU Aztecs and USC Trojans, you feel that incredible passion everywhere. Part of the fun often includes tailgates, sports bars and crowded local...

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...

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...