California DUI checkpoints are legal, but they come with specific rules law enforcement has to follow — and knowing what those rules are changes how you handle the encounter. Key Takeaways: California DUI checkpoints are legal under both state and federal law, but law...
If you're facing a DUI charge in California, a wet reckless plea deal might sound like the obvious move, and in some cases, it genuinely is the right call. Understanding what separates a wet reckless from a DUI conviction, and when taking that deal actually works in...
The holiday season brings celebrations, parties, and social gatherings where alcohol flows freely, but it also brings increased DUI enforcement and life-changing consequences for drivers who make poor decisions. Planning ahead with designated drivers, understanding...
Field sobriety tests form the backbone of most DUI arrests in California, yet these seemingly scientific procedures are riddled with reliability issues that can lead to wrongful convictions. Understanding the inherent flaws in these tests and the factors that cause...
California continues to strengthen its DUI enforcement with enhanced penalties for repeat offenders, expanded ignition interlock device requirements, and stricter oversight of rideshare drivers. While the standard BAC limit remains 0.08% for most adult drivers, new...
Being charged with DUI in California can have serious consequences, but taking the right steps early on can significantly impact the outcome of your case. From staying calm during the stop to understanding the penalties and working with an experienced DUI attorney,...
Being charged with a DUI can be overwhelming, but a DUI charge doesn't automatically mean conviction. There are several legal strategies that can be used to challenge the charge, from questioning the traffic stop to challenging the accuracy of field tests and...
In the ever changing landscape of our Driving Under the Influence defense practice, we have the opportunity to forge some currently unsettled area of the law regarding how California’s Implied Consent Laws impact a client’s blood draw during a DUI investigation. In a...
Social Media has been landing people in jail more and more frequently, Colleen Cudney, 22, is learning this first hand. Cudney is on probation from a 2012 DUI conviction, and as part of her probation she is restricted from having any alcohol & is subject to random...
Driving Under the influence is one of the most committed crimes in the state of California. Checkpoints are an easy way for law enforcement to, "shoot fish in a barrel." It is very easy for officers to maintain an arrest from a DUI at a checkpoint because they are...
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