As part of a sentence for a DUI crime, the judge might order you to attend a victim impact panel. Unless you have been part of one before, you might not have heard of victim impact panels or what happens during one. The basics of a victim impact panel Essentially, a...
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Researchers say CBD oil does not affect driving ability-San Diego Drug Marijuana DUI News
Marijuana is legal for use in all forms in San Diego. This includes CBD oil, which many people in San Diego take to help with chronic health problems like pain, trouble sleeping, and anxiety. Unlike regular marijuana and edibles, CBD does not contain THC, the...
Drinking can put you over the legal limit faster than you might think
Our society gives mixed messages when it comes to alcohol. Every day, we are bombarded by advertisements for beer, wine and liquor that depict drinking as a glamorous, sexy activity with no downside or consequences. So many of our social gatherings, such as parties,...
How can the law fairly enforce ‘drugged driving’ laws?
Though Californians can legally use marijuana recreationally, driving while high is against the law. This is just like how state law deals with alcohol. But unlike with alcohol, there is no device that can accurately measure how much THC is in a driver's system -- or,...
Court rules that California’s DUI driver’s license suspension procedure is unconstitutional
In a San Diego criminal courthouse, the judge cannot also be the prosecutor and vice versa. It would be fundamentally unfair to you if the person presiding "neutrally" over your trial is also trying to put you in jail. But in a way, that is what the California...
California’s misdemeanor diversion law doesn’t include DUIs, court rules
A decision by California's Fourth District Court of Appeal represents a major reversal for people who have been charged with a low-level DUI offense in San Diego. The court ruled that a new law that made entering into a diversion program as an alternative to trial...
Study suggests a ‘marijuana breathalyzer’ cannot work
For years, law enforcement in states that, like California, have legalized cannabis for recreational and medical use have sought the equivalent of a DUI breath test device, but for marijuana. Entrepreneurs across the country have tried to strike it rich by inventing...
The problem with DUI field sobriety tests
For decades, American law enforcement has used field sobriety tests on suspected drunk drivers. They have the support of the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), which has authorized three "standardized" tests that it says are reliable...
How a prescription medication can lead to a DUI without you realizing it
Medication for mental illnesses like anxiety, depression and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is so common that if you are not taking one, you probably know someone who is. These medications help millions of Americans work, care for their families and...
What can happen if I’m arrested for DUI a second time?
Everyone makes mistakes, and most people agree that an error someone made years ago should not continue following them around. Especially if the person has already taken his legal punishment. Bringing back an old criminal conviction to tack on further penalties can...