Can You Get a CDL With a DUI in Southern California?
Can You Get a CDL With a DUI in Southern California?
Can You Get a CDL With a DUI in Southern California? The DUI laws in Southern California are very strict, and the penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can be severe. However, for those holding a commercial driver's license (CDL), a license to carry goods or passengers, the penalties are even more severe. If you are convicted of a DUI with a CDL, you may face…
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What are the Consequences of Teen DUI in California?
What are the Consequences of Teen DUI in California? According to a recent study, one out of 10 high school students in California have admitted to drinking and driving, while one in four have been in a car with another teen that was driving under the influence of alcohol.1 It is clear that teen drinking is a problem in California. That is why there are strict penalties for teen DUI.…
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Aggravated DUI in California: Enhanced DUI Penalties
Aggravated DUI in California: Enhanced DUI Penalties If you are facing DUI charges, you might hear the prosecutor say that your case has “aggravating factors.” If you are not familiar with this term, you are probably wondering how these factors will affect your case. In criminal law, “aggravating” means that certain facts of your case are true that mean your crime was more serious than the standard crime. Therefore, you…
Read MoreGetting a DUI without a License: Do You Still Need a DMV Hearing?
In California, when you are arrested for DUI, your license will be suspended 30 days after the arrest. In order to fight this, you must request a DMV administrative hearing within 10 days of your arrest. If you do not have a driver’s license at the time of your arrest, then you do not need to file for a DMV hearing. Instead, if you are charged with drunk driving without…
Read MorePolice Officers Implement “No Refusal” DUI Enforcement Policies
Police Officers Implement “No Refusal” DUI Enforcement Policies Police are beginning to make adjustments to DUI enforcement policies in order to circumvent recent changes in the law. In 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that police must obtain a warrant before administering a blood test from drivers suspected of DUI.1This may have since given some drivers an advantage in avoiding DUI charges; however, police are now implementing so called “no…
Read MoreThe Science of Field Sobriety Tests
The Science of Field Sobriety Tests Most people have a vague idea of what happens when the police stop a driver they suspect is under the influence of alcohol. The officer asks for the driver’s license and registration. If he smells alcohol, hears slurred speech, or sees that the driver has bloodshot or watery eyes, the officer will ask the driver to get out of the car and do three…
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