My hard suspension began July 15 for a DUI conviction. I live in Alameda County so I am required even for a first-time offense

Installation of the IID doesn't mean your CDL and privilege to drive is instantly restored. You must also have an SR22 (insurance filing) on file...

A wet reckless would have avoided the suspension but the DA may not have been willing to make that concession. As Mr. Ganci stated, if you entered...

Can I be forced to give a breathalyzer if I'm not in the vehicle and the police did not see me driving?

The answer is likely yes, if the officer had a reasonable belief that you had driven under the influence. There really may be other factors that...

I was the passenger but I'm being charged with a DUI.

Seems very unfair based on the facts as you resent them. If yo weren't properly served with notice of the suspension,you might want to make a late...

I was in a restaurant. I was finishing dinner and paying. I was missing my wallet and had to go to get it. What trouble?

The facts that you share seem favorable. Was there a breath test at the scene? Why do you say they calibrated the breath test instrument? ...

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House arrest for dui. What is the difference between an incident and a violation.

An incident suggests that they have made a note of the number/reading. Because alcohol burns off at a fairly constant rate of.015 to .02 an hour,...

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DUI-classes over 6-month period cost $200. Is this per class, as I am being told?

The 6 month class costs $860.00. There is a down payment and monthly payment option but no one would have to pay $200 per class.

If one is convicted in Alameda County of a first offense DUI and an IID is required to be installed (as it is now in Alameda

DMV orders the installation. The length of time it has to be on the vehicle is 5 months.

The blood alcohol is just one factor, so it's difficult to say with great authority whether you qualify. The .08 puts you in the range where, if...

I'm in California. Was convicted of DUI in court and received 3 month level 1 dui school even though my BAC was .22. Will the

Sometime the prosecution stipulates to a BAC below .20. If you had an attorney, I would start with a telephone call to him/her. If you entered a...