A DUI conviction carries serious consequences that go beyond fines, jail time and driving restrictions. For professionals who hold licenses, such as doctors, lawyers, nurses and teachers, a DUI can threaten their ability to work and drastically change their careers....
Law enforcement sets up driving under-the-influence checkpoints to ensure road safety and catch drivers who may be impaired. If you encounter one of these checkpoints, you should understand what to expect. Spotting the checkpoint Motor vehicle incidents involving...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...