A CDL in California allows you to operate commercial vehicles such as city buses, big rigs, dump trucks and more. Because your job requires you to drive a large vehicle you uphold the responsibility to stay vigilant and attentive at all times. Getting a DUI can...
After a conviction for driving under the influence in California, you may have to install an ignition interlock device on your vehicle for a predetermined period. The IID requires that you blow an acceptable alcohol-free breath sample before your car is going to...
You may think that DUI charges only concern alcohol. However, you could find yourself facing these charges if you are under the influence of drugs. Drugged driving has become a more common offense in the past several years. The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports...
When a California law enforcement official asks you to take a breath test during a traffic stop, quite a bit hangs in the balance. If your breath test indicates that you are under the influence of alcohol, you may face any number of serious penalties, including jail...
Plea bargains have long existed as a divisive topic among many individuals. Some believe it is a good thing and others, not so much. As with many aspects of the law, plea bargains have their uses. They have the potential to help some and hurt others, and it is...
Law enforcement agencies in California tend to take a hard-line stance against drunk driving. In fact, according to the Department of Motor Vehicle's 2019 report to the state legislature, there were nearly 125,000 DUI arrests in 2017 alone. Officers only need...
Alcohol consumption is a common part of social gatherings and get-togethers. Additionally, there is nothing wrong with enjoying an alcoholic beverage now and again, provided you do so responsibly. In addition to drinking in moderation, you must also do all you can to...
Officers have the legal ability to set up DUI traps, or DUI/sobriety checkpoints, at almost any point along the highway. Not only do they sometimes have no obligation to announce the checkpoint itself, but they also do not have to provide alternative routes around it....
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...