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Many in may think that if one has a breath test indicating that they were intoxicated while driving, there is little reason to dispute it. This comes from the assumption that breath testing devices produce results accurate enough to indicate guilt with every use. Yet...
Driving while under the influence is a serious crime in California. The penalties that you may face if convicted can be severe. Not only that, but even before you go to court for a DUI, the Department of Motor Vehicles may curtail your driving privileges with an...
There are only two instances that can make the police arrest you for a DUI charge in California; if you drive while under the influence of drugs and alcohol, or if your blood alcohol concentration tests to be 0.08% or more. Unlike most crimes where you will not get...
When a California trooper pulls you over, it can easily put anyone on edge, especially if you are a Latino man. Avoiding these common pitfalls can help you before, during and after the stop. Refusing a chemical test The California Legislature assumes that because you...
People who live in California know that the state has some of the strictest drunk driving laws in the country. While it is important for people to make wise decisions and not unnecessarily endanger themselves or others, it is also important for the rights of all...
The stress of a car accident weighs on a person’s mind enough without the added layer of a false DUI charge. Accidents happen, even when you drive responsibly. Perhaps it is the fault of the other driver or perhaps you made a simple traffic error that led to an...
While cannabis consumption is legal in California, driving under the influence of any intoxicating substance remains prohibited. Highway patrol officials have the authority to stop an individual who appears intoxicated while operating a motor vehicle. Obtaining...
Getting a DUI charge will have a serious effect on your ability to drive. The State of California Department of Motor Vehicles explains that upon an arrest for a DUI, you automatically receive a suspension of your license. It remains suspended until your hearing at...
Drunk driving is a serious problem in California and across the entire United States. Nobody wants to be arrested for drunk driving, but even with the penalties becoming more and more severe it still occurs. The best way to prevent having to deal with the penalties of...
Drivers charged with a DUI in California generally have to decide whether to submit a guilty plea. Plea bargains involve an agreement between the defendant and the prosecutor. The defendant submits a guilty plea in exchange for lesser charges. If there is any question...