Can You Be an Uber Driver if You Have a DUI on Your Record?
Can You Be an Uber Driver if You Have a DUI on Your Record?
Can You Be an Uber Driver if You Have a DUI on Your Record? In busy cities across America, ride-hailing services like Uber have become more popular than taxis. If you’re an Orange County resident, you may have considered driving for Uber as a way to earn some cash. It’s probably very easy to become an Uber driver, you may think. However, services such as Uber and Lyft require background…
Read MoreWill Your DUI Case Be Thrown Out If You Aren’t Read Your Miranda Rights?
There are many misconceptions when it comes to your Miranda rights. One such misconception is that if police do not read your Miranda rights then your case has to be thrown out. While this may be true in some cases, it does not mean your case will automatically be thrown out. Your attorney can help explain what to do if you were arrested for DUI and officers failed to read…
Read MoreHow Do I Know If I’m Too Drunk To Drive? – California Vehicle Code 23152
As one of the most experienced DUI law firms in Southern California, we talk to many people who have been arrested for DUI. One of the frequent comments that we hear is that those arrested for DUI say that they did not feel intoxicated when they were driving. Many people think they are okay to drive, when in fact they are not. You never know until it is too late. The…
Read MoreIs Uber Really Reducing the Number of Drunk Drivers?
Recently, the ride-hailing service Uber released a report claiming drunk driving incidents have decreased among young drivers in cities that Uber services. Uber and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) conducted a study that they say shows Uber can be a “powerful tool in the fight to reduce the number of drunk driving crashes.”1 After the study was completed, Uber emailed its users saying that there are 59 less drunk driving…
Read MoreCould the New DADSS Device Put an End to Drunk Driving?
According to a 2013 report conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, driving while under the influence of alcohol is involved in approximately 10,000 deaths annually, accounting for nearly one-third of all driving-related fatalities.1 Further, there are 1 million DUI convictions and 1.5 million DUI arrests every year.2 In an effort to address this issue, the federal agency National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced a new vehicle…
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About DUI School
If you are convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) or wet reckless in California, you will likely be required to enroll in an alcohol class or DUI education program. DVM Hearing When you are arrested for DUI, you will be subject to a DMV administrative hearing as well as a criminal case. Following an arrest for DUI or wet reckless, you will receive a notice of suspension of…
Read MoreFleeing the Scene of an Accident Makes a Bad Situation Worse
If you are involved in an automobile accident, regardless of who was at fault, it is important to always remain at the scene until police officers arrive to investigate. If you leave the scene of an accident, you may face serious criminal charges. This is particularly true if you were at fault in the accident and someone was injured or died. If you fled the scene, you could face felony charges. If…
Read MoreTop 5 Worst Punishments for DUI’s in America
The state of California is known for its tough laws against driving under the influence (DUI). DUI crimes are also punished heavily in other states throughout the country. Repeat DUI offenses or a DUI resulting in death or serious bodily injury can significantly increase your sentence and result in thousands of dollars in fines. The following are five of the worst punishments for DUI-related charges in the United States. 5.…
Read MoreThe Most Common Reason for DUI Traffic Stops in San Bernardino
While there are almost an unlimited number of reasons an officer may use as a basis for conducting a vehicle stop, there are a few common reasons for traffic stops that result in DUI arrests in San Bernardino. One of the most common reason for a traffic stop is allegations of "weaving within the lane." San Bernardino courts have found that weaving within the lane provides an officer with reasonable…
Read MoreFontana, DUI Checkpoint Results In Multiple Arrests
Fontana, DUI Checkpoint Results In Multiple Arrests Fontana police made 11 arrests, impounded 91 vehicles and issued 121 traffic citations during a DUI checkpoint on Valley Blvd. that started at 6 p.m. and lasted through 1:30 a.m. Five arrests were for California driving under the influence, two were for felony drug charges and four were for outstanding warrants, according to a news release from the Fontana Police Department. Police screened…
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