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After facing a DUI charge, you might feel surprised to hear that the conviction can result in such harsh penalties. This holds true even for those facing a first-time offense. In particular, college students face unique threats. Your entire college path could end up...
When an officer pulls you over and suspects you of driving under the influence, they may ask you to take a breath analysis test, often colloquially called a breathalyzer. Due to the somewhat invasive nature of the test, you may think it is within your rights to...
Drinking and driving can cause numerous problems. In addition to increasing your risk of an accident, driving under the influence can also lead to legal issues, including jail time and fines. No one ever sets out to drink and drive, but it is an unfortunately common...
Not everyone forced to serve time behind bars is guilty of committing a crime. Some people are the victims of flaws in the judicial system and have been wrongfully convicted of a crime they did not commit. According to the Innocence Project, more than 360 people have...
California DUI laws make it illegal for someone to drive with a blood alcohol limit that is .08% or higher. This would lead to an average intake of four to five alcohol drinks, barring any of the other factors that contribute to how fast the body might metabolize the...
If you face criminal charges, you will typically either have a misdemeanor or a felony against you. While they are both criminal in nature, there are differences. California Legislative Information explains felony crimes are generally the more severe type and come...
When the police come knocking on your door, it might feel like a knee-jerk reaction to just let them in. After all, you have likely grown up hearing that police will leave you alone if you have done nothing wrong. But as we age, we realize that this is not always the...
Drug-related charges have the potential to affect many aspects of your life, from your employment and personal relationships to your finances and reputation. Some people find themselves wrongly accused of a drug-related offense, while others fail to secure a favorable...
When drivers get behind the wheel, most of them know that they could face DUI charges if they get pulled over and their blood alcohol content is .08 or higher. However, the tricky part is knowing when someone has reached that limit. Alcohol affects people in different...
Drug laws in California change from time to time, depending in part on the mood of society. In the 1980s, the drug war resulted in laws that sought to punish drug users to the fullest extent of the law. Over time, many observers believed these harsh laws failed to...
