What Is The Legal Limit For Driving Under The Influence?
What Is The Legal Limit For Driving Under The Influence?
What Is The Legal Limit For Driving Under The Influence? Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense with severe consequences in California. If you're facing a DUI charge, it's crucial to understand the legal limits and the intricacies of the law. This blog post aims to shed light on what constitutes driving under the influence in California, the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limits, the penalties involved, and…
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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…
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California DUI Laws | Exploring PC 23152
California DUI Laws | Exploring PC 23152 Are you familiar with the DUI laws in California? If not, don't worry. In this document, we'll give you a brief overview of these laws, including what the prosecutor must prove for a conviction, penalties, possible defenses, and how a defense attorney can help. Choosing Wallin & Klarich to represent your case puts you in a better position to receive the best outcome…
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Are 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…
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Vehicular Manslaughter vs. Vehicular Homicide
Vehicular Manslaughter vs. Vehicular Homicide In California, the difference between vehicular manslaughter and vehicular homicide lies in a few legal nuances. Vehicular manslaughter is defined as an unlawful killing that took place due to negligence or criminal recklessness. In other words, if the driver was behaving negligently or recklessly when a fatal accident occurred, they can be found liable for vehicular manslaughter. On the other hand, vehicular homicide is defined…
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What to Say When Police Ask “Have you Been Drinking?”
What to Say When Police Ask "Have you Been Drinking?" When you are pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, you are probably afraid of what could potentially happen to you. The next few minutes could lead to very serious consequences. That is why you should be prepared for the question most police officers ask drivers who are pulled over for DUI: “Have you been drinking?”…
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How 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…
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How Attorneys Defend Those Charged with DUI Causing Injury (VC 23153)
How Attorneys Defend Those Charged with DUI Causing Injury (VC 23153) Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is by itself a serious crime, but if your driving under the influence causes an injury or death to another person, you can be punished more severely. If you are facing charges of DUI causing injury under California Vehicle Code Section 23153, you might think you have no defense. However, an…
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Should Veterans Get Special Treatment for DUI Offenses?
Should Veterans Get Special Treatment for DUI Offenses? Should DUI punishment be difference for you if you are a veteran? A proposed law could provide veterans with a chance to receive softer punishment for misdemeanor DUI convictions. Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara, Ventura) is proposing Senate Bill 725 to expand existing law that allows veterans to enter pretrial diversion programs for misdemeanor convictions to DUI crimes. The current law does…
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My DUI Case is Old. Do I Still Have to Complete DUI Classes?
My DUI Case is Old. Do I Still Have to Complete DUI Classes? One of the most common questions we get from clients and prospective clients is: “Do I still have to take DUI classes if my DUI case is old?” The quick answer to this question is “Yes!” However, there is much more that you need to know if you were ordered to take DUI classes as part of…
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