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…
Read MoreDUI Checkpoints in Irvine: Your Rights and How to Handle Them
DUI Checkpoints in Irvine: Your Rights and How to Handle Them DUI checkpoints are legal in California and are used to deter and catch intoxicated drivers. They are typically set up in areas with high rates of drunk driving accidents or during holidays and special events when there may be an increase in alcohol consumption. Choosing Wallin & Klarich to represent your case puts you in a better position to…
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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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Orange County Manslaughter DUI Conviction
Orange County Manslaughter DUI Conviction If you are arrested and charged with DUI in Orange County, you need to take it seriously. There are significant penalties that you may face, especially if someone was killed in a car crash due to driving under the influence. In California, this type of criminal charge is called “vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.” Without proper representation, you could be facing significant jail time, long probation…
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IF I AM STOPPED FOR A DUI SHOULD I TAKE THE TESTS THE OFFICER ASKS ME TO TAKE?
IF I AM STOPPED FOR A DUI SHOULD I TAKE THE TESTS THE OFFICER ASKS ME TO TAKE? In most cases, the answer is NO. If you have been drinking alcohol or have used any type of drug in the hours prior to you being stopped you do not want to provide possible “evidence” to the officer to give him “probable cause” to arrest you. Generally, when a driver is…
Read MoreHow Out-of-State Convictions for DUI Can Be Used in a California DUI Case
How Out-of-State Convictions for DUI Can Be Used in a California DUI Case Driving under the influence is one of the most commonly committed crimes in the United States. It is a universal crime: drivers of any race, gender, education, nationality, or economic background could potentially commit the crime. Every state has its own laws to punish DUI convictions, as well as sentence enhancements for repeat offenders. What happens if…
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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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