Category: Dui Defense

Police officers arrest thousands of drivers each year for driving under the influence of alcohol—or DUI. When the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) subsequently takes discretionary action to limit an individual’s driving privileges, the driver may request a prompt hearing. During a DMV hearing, the driver can review the DMV’s evidence against them and […]

In almost every jurisdiction throughout the country, a DUI conviction can result in a driver losing their license to operate a motor vehicle for some period. You can lose your license in some states after just one or two DUIs. However, it will take three or four violations in other jurisdictions before you lose your […]

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) is a serious criminal offense in all 50 states, though each state has specific laws. Upon conviction, an offender may look at serious penalties, including losing a driver’s license, monetary fines, and even jail time. A judge may increase the penalties they might normally impose if […]

How can a lawyer help me after a DUI involving drugs? It is against the law to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs (DUID). Police officers consider drivers to be “under the influence” when alcohol or drug impairment prevents them from operating their vehicles safely and carefully. For example, they may […]

DUI stands for driving under the influence of alcohol, and this is a common criminal offense across the U.S. If a police officer stops your vehicle and suspects that you are under the influence, they may subject you to one or more field sobriety tests. If the officer determines that you are intoxicated or impaired, […]

When a driver gets behind the wheel of a car, they impliedly consent to undergo a breath or chemical test if a police officer arrests them for driving under the influence (DUI). That test aims to determine the driver’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Moreover, for a police officer to validly stop your vehicle, they must […]

DUI stands for driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol. A conviction for DUI can have extremely serious penalties, including high monetary fines and jail time. Moreover, if you sustain a DUI conviction, you may lose your driver’s license for some time and suffer ongoing collateral consequences throughout your life. Given the serious nature […]

Despite the constant warnings about drinking and driving, driving under the influence or DUI continues to be a constant problem nationwide. In fact, over 120,000 people in the state face DUI arrests every year. Approximately 5,000 of those arrests involve felony DUI charges, while the remaining DUIs are misdemeanors. When a state prosecutor satisfies their […]

A first-time DUI offense can wreak havoc on your future. The penalties are steep and can change the course of your life. For example, California classifies a first DUI as a misdemeanor with possible probation of three to five years. Fines are also steep and can range from $390 to $1,000, depending on other factors. […]