Driving under the influence is a serious offense in California. Law enforcement agencies try to keep the roads safe by identifying and apprehending impaired drivers. However, the process of testing individuals suspected of DUI during traffic stops is not without its...
Providing High-Quality Service And Practical Solutions
DUI
How to handle a DUI stop
Officers arrest more than 100,000 Californians for drunk driving every year, according to the FBI Uniform Crime Report. Being stopped while drunk can be nerve-wracking, but if an officer stops you, it is important to stay calm and handle the situation responsibly....
Can you refuse field sobriety tests in California?
Being pulled over for a suspected DUI can be an intimidating experience. In California, drivers may wonder if they have the right to refuse to perform field sobriety tests. It is important to understand California's laws as well as the implications and potential...
Things that can cause inaccurate breath test results
A breath test usually follows the field sobriety test during a traffic stop on suspicion of DUI. You might assume that a breath test is nothing to worry about but there are a few instances when your breath test results may be inaccurate. Recognize the most common...
Reasons to question if field sobriety tests are really accurate
If the police have ever pulled you over on suspicion of drinking and driving, you likely have undergone field sobriety tests before. If not, you probably are familiar with them anyway: the walk-and-turn test, eye movement test, one-leg balance test and others are...
How can a DUI affect your college opportunities?
Facing a DUI charge in any respect can pose a seriously harrowing experience. Of course, DUI convictions can have a potentially huge impact on just about anyone's life, from their work situation to the jobs they can apply to. But DUI convictions pose a unique threat...
Can you get a DUI from drinking non-alcoholic drinks?
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...
Can sleeping in your car lead to a DUI arrest?
Even though the holiday season has ended, some Californians continue to face the consequences of drinking and driving. In fact, according to reporting from NBC News, the California Highway Patrol arrested more than 300 suspected drunk drivers just on Christmas Eve and...
What can you expect during your DUI case?
In San Jose and the rest of California, driving under the influence is a serious offense. If you have been drinking and end up getting behind the wheel, you might be pulled over by a police officer and arrested for DUI. You will want to know what to expect with your...
Can you still be drunk the next day?
If you’re planning to drive the day after you go out drinking, be careful. You can still be drunk the next day, and it is possible to get a DUI. One issue is that your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) doesn’t actually fall that quickly. For a 160-pound man who has...