Dealing with a DUI Charge You Received at Coachella
Dealing with a DUI Charge You Received at Coachella
Dealing with a DUI Charge You Received at Coachella The Coachella Valley in Riverside County host some of the most popular music festivals drawing in crowds from all over the world to party in the desert. This year, 99 arrests were made during the Coachella Music and Arts Festival’s opening weekend, with 90 percent of those arrests being for drug or alcohol-related offenses. What happens if you were arrested for…
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Can You Be Charged With DUI in a Self-Driving Car?
Can You Be Charged With DUI in a Self-Driving Car? Tesla’s autopilot feature in its vehicles allows the car to drive with minimal input from the driver. A California man recently tried to take advantage of this feature when he put the car on autopilot mode in order to avoid driving drunk. He wasn’t technically “driving” the vehicle. So, could he be charged with DUI? Autopilot Doesn’t Replace the Operator…
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3 Ways You Can Be Charged with Felony DUI
3 Ways You Can Be Charged with Felony DUI In most cases, you will be charged with a misdemeanor if you are accused of DUI. However, there are specific instances in which you could face the serious consequences of a felony DUI charge in California. Our skilled DUI defense lawyers at Wallin & Klarich have been successfully defending clients charged with felony DUI for more than 35 years. Let’s take…
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What is the Punishment for DUI Causing Injury? (VC 23153)
What is the Punishment for DUI Causing Injury? (VC 23153) In order to convict you of DUI causing injury under California Vehicle Code Section 23153, the prosecution must prove all of the following elements: You operated a vehicle You were under the influence of alcohol, drugs or both while operating the vehicle While operating the vehicle, you committed an illegal act or neglected to perform a legal duty, and Your…
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DUI When Not in Car
DUI When Not in Car When most people think of the term “DUI,” they think of someone who is driving while drunk. But is there such a thing as DUI when you’re not in the car? Do you have to be in the act of driving when police see you in order to be convicted of DUI in California? Defining “Driving” Under the Law Under California Vehicle Code Section 23152(a),…
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DUI When Under 21 (VC 23136)
DUI When Under 21 (VC 23136) In California, there are laws that make it illegal to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. These laws apply to everyone who drives while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. However, there are additional DUI laws that apply specifically to people who drive under the influence of alcohol when they are under the legal age of 21. So, what happens when…
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Why Announce DUI Checkpoints?
Why Announce DUI Checkpoints? Many of us have had our nights delayed by DUI checkpoints. What many people do not realize is that these DUI checkpoints in California are announced ahead of time. Some people scope out the internet to find routes to avoid before going out so they can avoid DUI checkpoint locations. So, why announce DUI checkpoints ahead of time? This is a question that tons of people…
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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…
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Can You Get a DUI if Your Car Keys Aren’t in the Car? (VC 23152)
Can You Get a DUI if Your Car Keys Aren’t in the Car? (VC 23152) You and your friends are going out to a bar. You know you are going to drink, but you do not want to take a chance on getting arrested for DUI. You decide to play it safe by giving your friend your car keys so that you will not be able to drive. As your…
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How Taking a PAS Test Could Actually Help Your DUI Case
How Taking a PAS Test Could Actually Help Your DUI Case Law enforcement has a number of tests they can use to determine if a motorist has been driving under the influence of alcohol. If you fail these tests, you will likely be arrested and charged with DUI. For this reason, you may try to avoid taking blood or breath tests when you are pulled over for DUI. However, these…
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