Should Your Bank Account Matter When Charged with a DUI?
Should Your Bank Account Matter When Charged with a DUI?
Businessman Shaun Goodman was recently arrested in Olympia, Wash. for his seventh DUI. According to Policy Mic, Goodman’s blood alcohol content level was 0.16%, which is twice the legal limit in Washington. Police reported that he was traveling 100 mph before he hit two cars and crashed into the side of a house.1 Judge James Dixon of Thurston County Superior Court said in response to the incident, “This is akin…
Read MoreShould the NFL Give Harsher Suspensions for DUI?
Recently, it was reported that Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon could be suspended for the entire 2014 NFL season after testing positive for marijuana. Gordon, who led the league in receiving yards last season, is reportedly being shopped for trade by the Browns because of his most recent positive drug test. Gordon was suspended for two games during the 2013 season for his first positive marijuana test.1 The NFL’s…
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 MoreHow to Get Auto Insurance If You Have a DUI
DUI is one of the most common offenses committed in the state OF California. Most people know that a DUI can result in possible jail time and substantial fines. However, they may not consider other hardships that come about as a result of a DUI conviction, including the possible suspension or revocation of driving privileges and new insurance requirements. If you have been convicted of driving under the influence of…
Read MoreA Recipe for a Murder Prosecution: DUI Causing Death, DUI Priors, Suspended License
An Orange County driver is about to find out the hard way what it means to kill someone while driving under the influence with a prior DUI conviction. In the early morning of Dec. 29, 2013, convicted drunk driver 27-year-old Kourosh Keshmiri, of Mission Viejo, may have killed a man asleep in his bedroom after crashing his Cadillac into the man’s home Keshmiri was driving on a suspended license after he…
Read MoreConsequences of Driving Under the Influence of Narcotics in Newport Beach
Having a few too many drinks on Balboa Peninsula and then getting behind the wheel can get you arrested and lead to jail time, probation, heavy fines and loss of your driver’s license. But DUI isn't limited to alcoholic beverages. You can also be arrested for driving under the influence of narcotics in Newport Beach. You can be prosecuted for driving under the influence of drugs, whether they are legal…
Read MoreFederal DUI Conviction Upheld after Defendant was Taped Using Toilet
Federal DUI Conviction Upheld after Defendant was Taped Using Toilet If you are in a United States park, you can be prosecuted at the federal level for driving under the influence of alcohol. What’s bizarre about a recent case heard by the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeal is that while in police custody, the defendant was secretly being videotaped by a surveillance camera while using the toilet in a…
Read MoreHow Long Does a DUI Conviction Stay on My Record? (CVC 23152(a) and 23152(b))
How Long Does a DUI Conviction Stay on My Record? (CVC 23152(a) and 23152(b)) If you are convicted of drunk driving in California, your DUI conviction will stay on your criminal record for your entire life, unless otherwise ordered by the court. However, with regard to your driving record, a DUI conviction will remain on your record for a period of 10 years after the date of the incident. In…
Read MoreHow Can I Keep My Driver’s License After a 3rd DUI?
Being convicted of your third DUI within 10 years is a very serious matter. There is no circumstance where you should face these charges without the help of an experienced Southern California DUI defense attorney. The consequences of your third DUI conviction within 10 years under California Vehicle Code section 23152 are severe. You will be facing a county jail sentence of up to one year, a fine of up…
Read MoreWhat Are The Consequences of a DUI Causing Injury Conviction?
What Are The Consequences of a DUI Causing Injury Conviction? The consequences of a DUI conviction that does not cause injury to another person includes possible jail time, a significant term of probation, loss of driving privileges, fines and fees, and a requirement to complete a DUI program. However, a DUI causing injury charge, where someone other than the driver is injured, can result in more severe consequences. Prosecution for…
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