Responsible Californians know it is a bad idea to drink and drive. It is not just illegal but incredibly dangerous. Understanding the basics of how one incurs a driving under the influence (DUI) charge, and what comes next, can help Californians practice better road...
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Month: April 2020
Fingerprint mix-up leaves some CA veterinarians unlicensed
Last year, some California veterinarians began getting strange and disturbing surprises. For example, businesses like pharmaceutical suppliers started treating these doctors like they hardly existed, almost as if they were not really veterinarians. When the vets asked...
Can I get a DUI for using prescription drugs while driving?
It is easy to associate “driving under the influence” or a DUI with alcohol. After all, that is generally what we mean when we refer to the offense. But there are many ways a driver may suffer impairments, alcohol aside. There is, of course, illegal drugs such as...
Refusing a breath test could have consequences, but not always
At a DUI traffic stop, it is important to know exactly what your rights are – and how your choices can affect your freedom. The wrong move could make a difficult situation worse. Breath and chemical testing are among the most commonly misunderstood parts of the DUI...
Proactive, mitigation-minded defense to a CA drunk driving charge
Here’s a question for San Diego drivers and other motorists across Southern California: Whose best interests does a state prosecutor have in mind in a drunk driving case? Quick and easy (and, admittedly, quite obvious) answer: not yours. Indeed, a California...
What are my options when facing a driver’s license suspension?
California takes DUI convictions quite seriously, even for first-time offenders. On top of hefty fines, you may see jail time, the requirement of an alcohol education program and a loss of your driver’s license for several months or years. Between a commute to work...
Drinking, smoking, driving: how alcohol and weed interact
One drink and you’re okay to drive, right? Maybe. What about one drink and a bit of weed? With marijuana use legalized for recreational use in California, we are slowly understanding the new rules that come with it. If you’re trying new things, like marijuana, it’s...
Are weed breathalyzers on the horizon?
As the expansion of legalized recreational marijuana use continues across the U.S., law enforcement is facing a new set of challenges – how do they determine who is driving under the influence? It’s unlawful to drive under the influence of any drug in California....
Winding down with a drink can put your nursing career in jeopardy
These are stressful times for nurses. Some nurses may turn to alcohol to help alleviate some of their stress. While there is nothing wrong with having a drink or two to decompress after a difficult shift, you may put your career in jeopardy if you choose to get behind...
Why are DUI checkpoints legal in California?
DUI checkpoints are a powerful tool used by law enforcement throughout California to try to catch motorists in the act of drinking and driving. Officers set up these temporary checkpoints at various intersections, forcing drivers to stop, answer questions from the...
