Every year, there are thousands of drunk driving accidents in the state of California, with many of them being fatal. For this reason, tackling drunk driving is a top priority for law enforcement. Police officers can and do pull vehicles over if they suspect that the...
DUI Defense
Can you hide from getting a DUI?
Alcohol tosses logic out the door and this often leads people to think they’re still capable of driving. This can inevitably lead to police pulling them over under the suspicion of driving under the influence. Many drivers don’t want to face the repercussions of their...
3 times a California DUI turns into a felony charge
It is a gamble to get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol. You don't just put your own safety at risk. You have an elevated chance of causing a crash which could cause severe consequences for other people. The police in California constantly...
How to act when pulled over for DUI
Being pulled over in any situation can be scary. However, if the police suspect you of DUI, the bad situation may get even worse. Knowing how to act and what to do in this situation is the best way to protect yourself and your rights. Remain respectful Any time you...
Is it easier to get a DUI when you’re older?
If you drink alcohol and are an older adult close to or past retirement age, you may want to consider the way that alcohol could affect you differently from another person. Older people tend to have more significant side effects from alcohol, even if they are drinking...
Can you refuse roadside sobriety tests?
You may have been driving one night and had a cop pull you over. The officer may have thought you were driving under the influence (DUI) because you were swerving while driving, driving much slower or faster than intended or leaving a blinker on for much too long. ...
Did you know your cough or cold medicine could lead to a DUI?
When you started feeling unwell, you quickly decided to take a cold medicine. You took a nondrowsy formula, rushed out the door and didn’t think twice about it. That’s problematic, though, because if the medication causes you to feel dizzy, disoriented or tired, you...
A DUI conviction can hurt your career in a number of ways
A lot can go wrong when you operate a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. You may cause an accident that can result in life-altering injuries not to mention damage to property. And if you are caught and convicted of DUI, you may face a range of legal...
You could still get a DUI the next day
Do not assume that you can't get a DUI just because you were drinking yesterday. There are cases of people getting pulled over the next morning and still being impaired. If this happens to you, you could face DUI charges. For instance, this happens to many workers who...
When can you challenge breath test results in California?
As soon as the police officer pulls you over, they will start looking for evidence of misconduct. They might ask you questions or even request that you exit the vehicle to perform a field sobriety test. If your answer to questions or performance on the test gives the...
