What Can Happen To Me If I Was Arrested For A DUI And The Police Officer Took My Driver’s License?
What Can Happen To Me If I Was Arrested For A DUI And The Police Officer Took My Driver’s License?
What Can Happen To Me If I Was Arrested For A DUI And The Police Officer Took My Driver's License? ________________________________ Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense in Southern California. You can be found guilty if the prosecutor can prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you were operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of…
Read MoreWhat are Ignition Interlock Devices? Can They be Court-Ordered?
What are Ignition Interlock Devices? Can They be Court-Ordered? Ignition Interlock Devices (IIDs) are a type of breathalyzer that is installed in a vehicle to prevent drunk driving. They work by requiring the driver to blow into the device before starting the car, and if their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is above a certain level, the car will not start. Choosing Wallin & Klarich to represent your case puts you…
Read MoreAre Breathalyzers Accurate? What Else Can Be Used? Barstow Criminal Defense Attorney Weighs In
Are Breathalyzers Accurate? What Else Can Be Used? If you've ever been pulled over for a suspected DUI in California, chances are you were asked to take a breathalyzer test. These devices have become a common tool used by law enforcement officers to determine if someone is driving under the influence of alcohol. But how exactly do breathalyzers work? And why are they so widely used in California and other…
Read MoreHow Certain Foods You Eat Can Impact Your DUI Case
You might remember a famous episode of “Seinfeld” where Elaine is called into her boss’ office because she failed a drug test for opium. Elaine, surprised by the result, soon discovers that the reason was the poppy-seed muffins she often ate. Poppy seeds, as it turns out, contain the principal chemicals needed to produce opium and related drugs. As funny as that episode of “Seinfeld” is, there is nothing funny…
Read MoreYour Attorney May Be Able to Discredit Breathalyzer Evidence in a DUI Case
If you are arrested for driving under the influence, California’s Implied Consent law requires you to submit to a chemical test measuring your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC). Refusal to do so will cause the DMV to automatically suspend your license for a minimum of one year.1 Contrary to what many people believe, if you register a BAC of 0.08% or higher on a Breathalyzer test, all hope is not lost.…
Read MoreDiet Cocktails Could Raise BAC Levels
Drinking alcohol is one of the easiest ways to sabotage your diet plan. One glass of beer has approximately 200 calories on average, whereas a jigger (1.5 ounces) of whiskey has nearly 100 calories.1 As a result, a new market for “diet cocktails” (artificially sweetened, low calorie alcoholic beverages) has recently emerged for weight-conscious imbibers. What are Diet Cocktails? A diet cocktail uses mixers made with artificial sweeteners. Some examples…
Read MoreDoes Body Temperature Affect Your Chemical Breath Test?
Imagine this: You have fever of 101 degrees and are taking some over-the-counter medications, but your child’s birthday party is that night and you still need to go to the store. On the way, you are pulled over by police. Officers ask you if you have been drinking. You explain to them that you haven’t had anything to drink but that you are under the weather. The officers ask you…
Read MoreCan I Refuse To Take A Breath Test When I Am Pulled Over For DUI In California?
Many people unaware or misinformed about what they’re rights are when they find themselves as the focus of a DUI investigation in California. Many people believe they have a right to refuse to submit to a breath test. The answer to this question can be yes OR no. It depends on the situation and it is important to know that a refusal in the wrong situation could have very serious…
Read MoreBlood Alcohol Content (BAC): Fact or Fiction?
If you have ever been arrested for driving under the influence, you are undoubtedly aware that one of the most important pieces of evidence in the investigation is your blood alcohol content level (BAC). As you consume alcohol, your BAC will rise as the alcohol is absorbed into your blood stream and passes through your digestive tract. Your BAC may continue to rise even if your last drink was consumed…
Read MoreDriving Under the Influence of Honey Buns?
You might remember a famous episode of “Seinfeld” where Elaine is called into her boss’ office because she failed a drug test for opium. Elaine, surprised by the result, soon discovers that the reason was the poppy-seed muffins she often ate. Poppy seeds, as it turns out, contain the principal chemicals needed to produce opium and related drugs. As funny as that episode of “Seinfeld” is, there is nothing…
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