Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal in every state. California, like many other states, has specific rules that determine if a driver is drunk. As such, if a driver’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) climbs above the legal limit then the police...
If law enforcement officers have reason to believe that you are drunk driving, they will pull you over for an investigation. Generally, this will include asking you to step out of the vehicle so you can take the field sobriety tests. Alongside the field sobriety...
Are you facing your third DUI offense in the state of California? If so, you likely have major concerns about what this is going to mean for you – especially whether or not you’re going to serve time. A third DUI conviction is taken seriously by the court and is...
Generally speaking, you’re not going to get a DUI if you accidentally drink one spiked drink. If someone puts a shot of whiskey in your Coke and you drink it without knowing, your blood alcohol concentration isn’t going to be anywhere close to 0.08%. At least, that’s...
Whether you had no drinks or only a few before heading home, you want to avoid worsening your situation if you encounter the police. Experience in law enforcement teaches cops a few things about those stopped on suspicion of driving under the influence. It is hard to...
Are you planning on playing a few rounds of golf this summer? If you're like most golfers, you enjoy a few cold ones while hitting the links. However, if you're not careful, that fun game of golf can turn into a DUI conviction in no time if you’re stopped by the...
The right to drive is a privilege that should be respected and valued. Sometimes, however, we can have a lapse in judgment, especially when under the influence of alcohol. Losing your license due to a DUI charge can be frustrating and disruptive to your life, but it’s...
Police officers who are out on patrol have a duty to keep the roads safe. One way they do this is by stopping drivers who appear to be impaired. They can conduct a traffic stop if they have reason to believe the driver is intoxicated. The standard for a traffic stop...
You got together with the gang from work and tossed back a few drinks with the happy hour crowd. You knew you probably shouldn’t have gotten behind the wheel for the drive home, but you decided to tempt fate anyway. By the time you saw those blue lights behind you,...
You may be driving home after a night of celebration with a few friends. You see flashing red and blue lights behind you and wonder if you had too much to drink. After stopping for the police officer, you learn that they spotted you weaving in your lane. As the...