DUI & Travel Out of the Country
Dec 17, 2014
Many people who have been charged with or convicted of a DUI offense are anxious to know what effects the conviction will have on their ability to travel outside of the United States and whether or no...
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Cycling Under the Influence
Dec 15, 2014
While most people are aware that it is against the law to drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or another intoxicating substance, many are surprised to learn that it is also ille...
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What To Do If Arrested for a Prescription Drug DUI
Dec 12, 2014
Many people are surprised to learn that one can be charged with DUI while under the influence of certain lawfully prescribed drugs. Although these substances may be lawfully possessed and consumed by...
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DUI & Private Roads
Dec 10, 2014
While people generally understand that they can be charged with DUI if they are caught drinking and driving on a public highway or road, many believe that they cannot get a DUI if they were on private...
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Is There a Viable Entrapment Defense to DUI
Dec 08, 2014
People who have been cited for or charged with driving under the influence often inquire about the viability of raising an entrapment defense. Usually they want to know whether an officer is allowed t...
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What is an Aggravated DUI?
Dec 03, 2014
A DUI offense on its own is a serious crime that can carry a host of consequences for those convicted, including jail time, extensive fines, mandatory alcohol education classes and labor hours....
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Watson Advisement
Dec 01, 2014
Law enforcement, prosecutors and courts all recognize the inherent dangers that driving under the influence pose; namely the fact that drunk drivers are substantially more likely to cause fatal traffi...
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Five Important Takeaways from DUI Education Classes
Nov 25, 2014
Anyone convicted of a DUI offense in California must complete a DUI education program as part of his or her sentence. Although the length of the course may vary, the lessons taught are often very simi...
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Can Police Perform a Forced Blood Draw on a DUI Suspect?
Nov 24, 2014
When a person is arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, the officer will request that the driver provide a blood or breath sample for chemical testing. Under California’s implied consen...
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Ignition Interlock Devices: What You Need to Know
Nov 20, 2014
An Ignition Interlock Device (“IID”) is a device that connects to a vehicle’s ignition and requires a breath sample from the driver in order to start the vehicle and to keep the car operating. IID Siz...
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