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The penalties for committing a driving under the influence (DUI) offense can be harsh, including fines, license suspension and even possible imprisonment. One of the tools that law enforcement officers use to confirm if a driver has committed a DUI is the...
Facing a DUI charge can be overwhelming, especially with the potential for severe penalties looming overhead. In this situation, it is crucial to remember that there are mitigating factors you can use to reduce the penalties you are facing for driving under the...
Criminal defense attorneys in California and around the country challenge toxicology evidence or question the behavior of the police officers involved in drunk driving cases, but there are situations where they may choose to mount affirmative defenses. The defendants...
In California, police make traffic stops as part of their job. People who are nervous or fearful about the reason for the stop – especially if it is for a serious offense like driving under the influence - might feel apprehension about possible consequences. This...
You might have to take a California walk-and-turn sobriety test if you’re stopped for drunk driving. The test is sometimes given by officers when they suspect a driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The test is approved by the National Highway Traffic...
If a California police officer believes that you are driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, a traffic stop will be initiated. Based on what the officer observes before and during the stop, you may be charged with drunk or impaired driving. A DUI charge...
If you are charged with DUI in California, you could be subject to several penalties, including jail time, a license suspension and the loss of your vehicle. If you are a teacher, a DUI charge may result in being terminated from your current job or losing your...
Driving while under the influence of alcohol is taken very seriously in the state of the California. Convictions for DUI can lead to massive fines and lengthy jail sentences. Some people who are under the suspicion of DUI after a traffic stop may assume that their...
Not all driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) arrests in California result in the same criminal charges. The criminal justice system takes into account all of the evidence that law enforcement collected and observed when making decisions...
A drunk driving charge may have a negative impact on your life whether or not you are actually convicted of the crime. For instance, you may lose your driver's license if you don't agree to a chemical test as required by California law. You may also spend the night in...
