In California, an officer who suspects you of driving under the influence may administer a test. Though you may think of breath and blood tests firsts, you could actually face a different test before either of those. These are field sobriety tests and an officer often...
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DUI Charges
Travel restrictions, career problems and DUI cases
When drunk driving charges come up, many people worry about losing the ability to drive and the prospect of spending time behind bars. Aside from court-imposed consequences, there are many other challenges that people face following a DUI case. For example, a lot of...
Does California have ignition interlock laws?
The simple answer to this question is “yes,” considering all 50 states have ignition interlock laws. However, if you are facing a DUI charge in California. It is important to understand California's specific laws on this subject. The California Department of Motor...
Authorities arrest injured driver reportedly attempting to flee
When law enforcement pulls someone over for potentially driving under the influence, it is an alarming situation. A driver may feel a temptation to flee, but authorities are likely to catch up with the person sooner or later, and he or she will probably face...
Drunk driving charges and college
For prospective college students as well as those who are currently taking classes, there are many different sources of stress. From uncertainty over which college to attend to financial worries related to tuition, college is very challenging for many people....
Breaking down breath test accuracy
It may be widely assumed by many people in Vista that challenging the results of a breath test used to support a drunk driving charge is a fruitless pursuit. Given that such a result is often what law enforcement officials used to justify arresting one for driving...
Do you know California’s various DUI penalties?
Should California law enforcement officers pull you over and arrest you for allegedly driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, your best interests dictate that you immediately contact a criminal defense attorney experienced in defending DUI/DWI...
Teen drivers and DUI charges
For any driver, regardless of their age, being pulled over for suspected drunk driving can be devastating. When a driver finds themselves in this situation, they may panic and wonder how their future will be affected by the ordeal. Moreover, many drivers are not aware...
Are roadside breath tests a reliable source of evidence?
If you have ever been pulled over on suspicion of drinking and driving in California, you may have been asked to submit to a roadside breath test. These machines are designed to measure your blood alcohol content level without having to take a blood sample. Law...
Authorities provide no rationale for California DUI charges
A 24-year-old man from Visalia, California, sustained major injuries requiring hospitalization in a collision between his pickup and another vehicle at a highway intersection in the community of Tulare on Sunday evening that resulted in the deaths of two occupants of...