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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Does California Permit Wet Reckless Plea Bargains for DUI?

When someone has never before been charged with a crime, a first arrest for driving under the influence can be quite frightening. When you are charged with first-offense DUI, you…

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