Understanding California’s “Zero Tolerance” Policy for Those Under Legal Drinking Age
- posted: Aug. 30, 2022
California operates under a “zero tolerance” policy for drivers under the legal drinking age. What this means for drivers under the age of 21 is that drinking even a single Read More
What Happens if You Refuse a Breath Test in a California DUI Stop?
- posted: Jul. 10, 2022
There are two different types of breath tests that an individual may be asked to take when stopped by the police for suspicion of a DUI. What happens if you Read More
What Factors Make a DUI Charge a Felony?
- posted: Jan. 31, 2022
A DUI is a serious offense that, upon conviction, can significantly impact a person’s life and livelihood. California law includes a wide range of DUI penalties that can vary based Read More
How to Avoid License Suspension Following a DUI Arrest in California
- posted: Jan. 31, 2022
If you’re charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you can lose your license even before your criminal case is heard in court. A four-month administrative license Read More
Frequently asked questions about DUI charges
- posted: Dec. 16, 2021
You likely have many questions if you have been charged with driving under the influence (DUI). Understanding the charge against you will help you make informed decisions about your case Read More
Pleading to a “wet reckless” to avoid a felony DUI
- posted: Nov. 24, 2021
Getting arrested for a DUI can be terrifying, especially for someone who is facing felony charges. There is, however, another option for certain offenders. First-time offenders may be able to enter Read More
When is public intoxication illegal?
- posted: Aug. 27, 2021
In California’s major cities, small towns and rural areas, there are plenty of places to enjoy booze. While you probably know it is against the law to drive a motor Read More
What happens when you get a DUI in California?
- posted: Mar. 04, 2021
A conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in California results in serious penalties. The state has established base penalties for this offense, which the court may Read More
DUIs, other convictions can affect professional licensing
- posted: Aug. 28, 2020
Doctors, lawyers and other professionals who need a license from the state to legally work know how important it is to protect that license. Without it, a person is likely to Read More
What are the potential consequences for a first time DUI?
- posted: May 13, 2020
There are many different reasons people consume alcohol in California and, for the most part, there is nothing wrong with consuming alcohol from time to time. However, when people consume Read More
What California drivers should know about sobriety checkpoints
- posted: Sep. 23, 2019
People may have heard that a police officer has to have probable cause before he or she can pull the car over to find out if the driver is driving Read More
Survey shows Californians don’t know marijuana DUI laws
- posted: Jul. 25, 2019
Many of us are aware that driving with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 or higher can result in a DUI arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol. However, Read More
Vehicular manslaughter charges may stem from a DUI
- posted: May 16, 2019
When someone gets behind the wheel after drinking, they are typically not thinking about the worst-case scenario. The tragic reality is that many people end up getting killed in accidents Read More
New bill may lower maximum BAC level for California drivers
- posted: Mar. 21, 2019
Earlier this year, Utah adopted a new law lowering the maximum blood alcohol content for drivers to .05, the lowest in the country. A new California bill may mean the Read More
Unintended consequences of proposed change to California DUI law
- posted: Mar. 14, 2019
Last month, California lawmakers were presented a bill that calls for a significant reduction in the amount of alcohol you can have in your system while driving. AB 1713 would Read More