In this post you are going to learn everything there is to know about a first time DUI in California. In fact: A person who has been arrested for a first offense DUI in California is facing two different government agencies. The DMV The local criminal court Lets get started….. First DUI In California In…
In this guide, I am going to explain how alcohol that is trapped in your mouth can provide a falsely high reading on a breathalyzer test. And: If you indeed did have mouth alcohol we can use that in our defense. Let’s get started….. But first, watch this video to understand which medical conditions can…
The court process for a misdemeanor DUI may include the following 3 stages: Watch this video to learn what happens at each stage of the process. By clicking on the links below you can skip to the section your most interested in reading. Stage 1 in The Misdemeanor DUI Court Process Is Arraignment The first court appearance…
If you received a DUI in California with an out of state license then there are certain important things you need to know about what happens next. Overview Of DUI in California California has some of the country’s strictest driving under the influence (DUI) laws and they are applied equally to both in state and out…
The SCRAM bracelet or an alcohol monitor is an ankle bracelet that is worn by a DUI offender 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and tests sweat for the wearer’s blood alcohol concentration. Below our DUI attorneys explain when a scram bracelet may be worn as a penalty for a DUI and how much they cost. What Is…
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Can you really get a DUI if you were not driving when the officer approached your vehicle? The short answer is……Yes The long answer is ……..Under Mercer v. Department of Motor Vehicles, the law demands proof of your volitional movement1 of a car before being convicted of a DUI. In this article, I will explain what happens…
There are eight (8) reasons why a dry reckless plea bargain is much better than a DUI. A dry reckless is not a priorable offense. There is no ignition interlock device requirement. Shorter jail sentence. Less time on probation. Lower fines. No mandatory loss of your driver’s license. No mandatory participation at DUI classes. Insurance policy less…
A conviction of a second DUI when the prior DUI conviction or “wet reckless” offense was within the past 10 years increases the penalties under California vehicle code section 23540. This means longer jail time and more expensive fines, in addition to a longer DUI program and SR-22 filing requirement. Penalties for a Second Offense When an officer arrests someone…
In this post, I will explain (9) things you should know about California’s Marijuana DUI Laws. Let’s get started… But first, watch this video to get an in-depth understanding of how Marijuana DUI is prosecuted. Overview of Marijuana Laws Marijuana is a controlled substance and is legal to possess in California beginning January 1st, 2018 after the…
In this post, I am going to explain Vehicle Code 23152(g) which is driving under the combined influence of both alcohol and drugs. Let’s get started… Anyone who drives with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher will be charged with a DUI under California law1. You can also be charged with a DUI…
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