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...
Drunk Driving Charges
Will you go to jail for a third DUI offense in California?
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...
Underage DUIs could come from spiked drinks
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...
Be on your best behavior during a DUI traffic stop
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...
Don’t let your golf outing turn into a DUI
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...
How do I get my license back after a DUI?
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...
Why would a police officer stop you for suspicion of drunk driving?
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...
Should you submit to field sobriety tests if stopped for DUI?
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,...
Can you refuse a field sobriety test for medical reasons?
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...
Will a DUI result in deportation?
Driving under the influence is a serious offense. There are harsh penalties that people may face for committing DUIs, including fines and imprisonment in some cases. The good news is that most DUI cases won’t result in deportation, but if you’re an immigrant who is in...