Memorial Day Weekend and DUIs
Memorial Day Weekend and DUIs
Memorial Day Weekend and DUIs Memorial Day is a day of remembrance of those who died while serving this country. Yet, this somber occasion also marks for many people the unofficial beginning of summer, and so trips to the beach, pool parties, backyard barbeques, and consumption of alcohol are common during the extended weekend. There is a group of people, however, that does not take the weekend off, and this…
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Can I Get Credit for California DUI Classes in Another State?
Can I Get Credit for California DUI Classes in Another State? Our clients often ask us for guidance in how to manage their lives following a conviction for a crime. One subject that frequently arises is how to deal with a conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) in California while living in another state. A common question is: Do classes that I took in California, where my DUI charge…
Read MoreWill Dash Cam Footage Hurt or Help Your DUI Case?
Will Dash Cam Footage Hurt or Help Your DUI Case? In the National Football League, coaches have the ability to throw a red flag to challenge a call on a play that just happened, and to ask the referee to review the video to clarify whether the correct decision was made. In some cases, an overturned call has drastically changed the outcome of a game, and the fortunes of the…
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Dealing with a DUI Charge You Received at Coachella
Dealing with a DUI Charge You Received at Coachella The Coachella Valley in Riverside County host some of the most popular music festivals drawing in crowds from all over the world to party in the desert. This year, 99 arrests were made during the Coachella Music and Arts Festival’s opening weekend, with 90 percent of those arrests being for drug or alcohol-related offenses. What happens if you were arrested for…
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The Cost of an Ignition Interlock Device (VC 23247)
The Cost of an Ignition Interlock Device (VC 23247) On January 1, 2019, a new California law that requires anyone convicted of a DUI to install an ignition interlock device (IID) on their vehicles or risk losing their driving privileges. If you refuse to install an IID on your car after a DUI conviction, your driver’s license could be suspended or revoked for one year or longer. Under California Vehicle…
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Distracted Driving Laws in California
Distracted Driving Laws in California Most people know that texting while driving is illegal in California. However, many people do not know that they don’t have to be in the act of texting to someone to violate California law. If you’re using your cellphone at all while driving, you could be cited. If you are applying makeup or changing clothes while driving, you could be cited. Let’s take a closer…
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Can I Really Be Convicted Of A DUI For Taking Ambien Or Other Drugs My Doctor Prescribed For Me? (CVC 23152a)
Can I Really Be Convicted Of A DUI For Taking Ambien Or Other Drugs My Doctor Prescribed For Me? (CVC 23152a) You’re having trouble sleeping, so you go to your doctor and she prescribes you Ambien. Later that evening, you take a pill. Then, you realize you need to run a quick errand, so you get in your car and drive. Suddenly, you see flashing red lights behind you. You…
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New Law Requires DUI Offenders to Install Ignition Interlock Device
New Law Requires DUI Offenders to Install Ignition Interlock Device In 2010, a few select counties in California began testing a program where first-time DUI offenders were required to install Ignition Interlock Devices (IID) on their vehicles or risk losing their license. A study of that program conducted by the California Department of Motor Vehicles revealed that offenders were 74 percent less likely to get a second DUI after installing…
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7 Important New Driving Laws for 2019
7 Important New Driving Laws for 2019 Each year, new laws that impact California drivers go into effect. Let’s take a look at the most important new California driving laws that went into effect on January 1, 2019. 1.Temporary Plates (AB 516) Under a variety of new Vehicle Code sections, car dealers are required to attach a temporary paper license plate to every new or used vehicle sold if it…
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Can You Be Charged With DUI in a Self-Driving Car?
Can You Be Charged With DUI in a Self-Driving Car? Tesla’s autopilot feature in its vehicles allows the car to drive with minimal input from the driver. A California man recently tried to take advantage of this feature when he put the car on autopilot mode in order to avoid driving drunk. He wasn’t technically “driving” the vehicle. So, could he be charged with DUI? Autopilot Doesn’t Replace the Operator…
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