One of the main narratives behind technological change is that it makes our lives collectively easier, more convenient, and safer. For the most part, this is true. However, in the world of DUI, technology has actually blurred the lines between drunk driving and bad driving – causing thousands of Americans to be wrongfully arrested for…Read More
Did you know that nearly 30 people die in drunk-driving crashes in the U.S. every day? That’s more than one person each hour, according to data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Although drunk-driving fatalities have declined in recent years, the numbers are still staggering. In 2018 alone, 10,511 people died in…Read More
Below are 5 facts about DUI cases you probably didn’t know, and they can make or break your chances of beating a DUI accusation or reducing your sentence or penalties. 1. You Need an Attorney – Don’t Try to Get By Without One Do not try and get by without an attorney. First, you simply…Read More
DUI can be treated as a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the circumstances. In California, there are 7 misdemeanor DUI offenses you can be charged with depending on your offenses, in addition to administrative punishments such as revocation of your license. 1. Punishments & Consequences When you are charged with a DUI in California,…Read More
California is the largest and most populated state in the continental United States. As a result, it has some of the highest standards for laws that protect its citizens from harm. Unfortunately, with the Californian lifestyle comes a high propensity to drink and drive – something that can have terrible consequences for both drivers and…Read More
Your Miranda Rights refer to a set of warnings that officers have to provide you during an arrest. Officers have to give you a specific advice before they start questioning you. These rules were brought about by the US Supreme Court case of Miranda v Arizona. These include: Your right to remain silent The understanding…Read More
You may have heard that you can defend yourself in court. This is technically true, and while there are many more legal resources available today than ever before, it is not a good idea for a DUI case in California. Defense of a DUI charge is one of the more complicated legal defenses and it…Read More
If you can afford to do so, it is always better to hire an experienced attorney to help with your DUI charge, and not rely on a public defender. You might think a public defender is an attractive solution because they are free, but this is not in your best interest. Why shouldn’t you use…Read More
Just because you are facing a DUI charge does not mean you are guilty yet, or that the prosecution can prove it. It does not it mean you will automatically face extreme fines and penalties. In order to give yourself the best chance for success, it’s important to know the dos and don’ts of being…Read More
California uses a variety of different roadside sobriety tests. You’ve probably seen a DUI checkpoint on the road where vehicles are stopped here and there, drivers have stepped out to walk in a straight line or balance on one leg. Rest assured, a failure of one of these tests does not mean you are doomed…Read More
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