A Guide to Aggravated DUI Charges in California
What Does Aggravated DUI Mean in California Criminal charges, whether related to drug crimes, domestic violence, DUI, or other crimes, should always be taken seriously. Whether you're facing a misdemeanor or felony charge, the outcome of your case can seriously impact your future. Working with an experienced criminal law attorney to understand your case and [...]
Are DUI Checkpoints Legal in California?
What Are DUI Checkpoints? DUI checkpoints are roadblocks that allow law enforcement officers to visually inspect drivers— and, to some degree, the inside of their vehicles—to make a determination about the potential for DUI. Typically, drivers must stop at the checkpoint, roll down their windows, and speak with officers. Officers who believe that a driver [...]
What Are My Chances of Winning a DUI Case with a Public Defender?
Will a Public Defender Fight Hard on Your Behalf? Criminal charges of any kind, including DUI charges, can have serious consequences on your future. Even if it's a first-time DUI charge treated as a misdemeanor, a conviction can mean temporary loss of your license, fines, and other penalties. The conviction also goes on your record, [...]
A Guide to Implied Consent Laws in California
What Is Implied Consent? The term implied consent refers to a law related to chemical tests for blood alcohol and drug levels. At its most basic, implied consent means that if you operate a motor vehicle on the roads, you are automatically implying consent for a blood alcohol test if a law enforcement officer arrests [...]
The Differences And Similarities Between DUID and DUI in California
This article was updated: Jan. 31st, 2023. DUID stands for Driving Under the Influence of Drugs, and it’s against the law in California and every other state. In California, a conviction for DUID will be handled very much like a conviction for DUI. As DUI attorneys, we know if you drive under the influence of [...]
How Accurate Are Breathalyzer Tests?
This article was updated: Jan. 29th, 2023. It is not difficult to get arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in the state of California. In 2016, the California Department of Motor Vehicles suspended more than 130,000 drivers’ licenses after those drivers were arrested for driving under the influence. As DUI lawyers in Long Beach, [...]
What To Expect After A First-Time DUI Charge?
California laws concerning driving under the influence (or “DUI”) are harsh and remain on your driving record for ten years after your arrest and conviction. Also, the record of your DUI cannot be removed from your driving record during that time. Even a first-time DUI charge and conviction, California, your penalty can be up to [...]
DRUNK DRIVING DEFENSES
Driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol is illegal in California. This is because intoxicated drivers are not in the right state to make decisions that affect both their safety and that of other road users. If you have been charged with DUI, it is in your best interest to seek legal representation from [...]
HOW BAC LEVELS IMPACT DUI CASES
Every driver with a valid driver’s license is expected to be up to date with the laws governing the use of the road. Traffic laws have been designed with the intent to keep all road users safe. However, in some cases, due to carelessness, drivers may flout these laws. One of the biggest problems for [...]
When Is A DUI A Felony In Long Beach?
When is driving under the influence – DUI – a felony in California? The California Office of Traffic Safety reports that nearly 200,000 DUI arrests are made every year in this state. Most DUI charges are misdemeanors, but in some cases, DUI will be charged – and will be prosecuted aggressively– as a felony. Are [...]