When you stop at a sobriety checkpoint for the first time in California, you may wonder what you’re in for. Will you have to undergo a breath test? Will this lead to a charge of driving under the influence (DUI)? This uncertainty can be stressful, and it can be...
Year: 2021
When does a DUI conviction lead to IID installation?
After a drunk driving conviction, the penalties of a conviction can limit a person's freedom in various ways. Many people face limitations like jail time. They may also lose their license, but in some cases they may still be able to drive with an ignition interlock...
Could military diversion keep your DUI charge out of court?
Military service puts those who serve under significant strain, and service can leave servicemembers with trauma that may lead them to make mistakes when they return to civilian life. Thankfully, if those missteps result in a drunk driving charge, diversion may offer...
What are the penalties for a first-time DUI?
It can be easy to make a mistake after a night out with friends or a happy hour event. If that mistake leads to charges of driving under the influence (DUI), though, a conviction could have a serious impact on your future, even if this is your first time facing...
Do I need to report my DUI arrest to my boss?
Most people know about the long-term impact that a drunk driving conviction can have on their career. This can lead many to wonder whether they need to inform their employer that the authorities charged them with driving under the influence (DUI) after an arrest. Do...
Can you get a DUI for driving while hungover?
After a night out with friends, you may have taken all the right steps. You may have gotten a ride home from a designated driver or called a taxi to ensure that you traveled home safely. However, if you struggle with the symptoms of a hangover the next morning, you...
Can I be charged with a DUI if my BAC is less than the legal limit?
Most people know that drivers above a certain blood alcohol content (BAC) cannot legally operate a vehicle on California’s roadways. You may think that you cannot be in legal trouble if your BAC is lower than the legal limit, but that is not necessarily the case. What...
How does your criminal record impact the penalties for a DUI?
Mistakes happen, and some of those mistakes may live on in your criminal record. These past mistakes can have an even greater impact if you face criminal charges again. How might a prior conviction of driving under the influence (DUI) impact the penalties you face?...
How accurate is testing for a marijuana DUI?
Under California law, driving under the influence of marijuana can lead to penalties similar to those for driving under the influence of alcohol. A conviction can lead to fines, probation, jail time and a driver’s license suspension. This can lead many to wonder how...
Commercial drivers face stricter DUI penalties
When people in California hold a commercial driver’s license (CDL), their life and their livelihood depend on maintaining that license. However, drunk driving charges can put their license and their career at risk. What should CDL holders know about driving under the...