Driving under the influence of drugs is both unlawful and dangerous. Even if everything you consumed before getting behind the wheel was legal and as seemingly innocent as a brownie — with a special ingredient. No matter how colorful, fruity and fun a few cannabis...
The Law Offices of Mark Deniz APLC
The Law Offices of Mark Deniz APLC
Good news for expungement continues
For those who have criminal records, expungement likely seems like an appetizing opportunity. No matter how set someone is on turning their life around, many of life’s opportunities can feel like they are behind closed doors. Whether it be difficulty acquiring a job...
A new driver distraction: ignition interlock devices
Most drivers today are aware that distracted driving is a topic that has garnered a lot of attention among public safety advocates, lawmakers and more. The rise in popularity of mobile phones really initiated the focus on driver distractions. Initially, much of the...
Basics of a San Diego DUI charge
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...
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...
