If you have been accused of driving while impaired, it’s important that you take the steps you need to avoid a DUI. To protect yourself, it’s usually in your best interests to remain silent until you can speak with your attorney. Once you’re accused of driving while...
What happens if you do not take a Breathalyzer test in California?
Driving under the influence (DUI) is never a brilliant idea no matter where you live. California, like the other states, has its own laws with regard to DUI offenses, and this includes consequences for refusing to yield to a Breathalyzer test. If a law enforcement...
What is the role of probable cause in a DUI case?
You could face accusations of driving under the influence (DUI) because of several different situations. You could encounter a mass enforcement effort, face targeted traffic enforcement because of your driving habits or even cause a crash that leads to officers...
DUI laws do not only refer to alcohol consumption
The terms “drunk driving” and “DUI” are often used interchangeably. If you hear that someone got a DUI, you may assume that it means they were drinking alcohol and then decided to drive. Much of the time, that’s exactly what it means, but the term technically refers...
Can you get a DUI in a parked car?
Most DUI (driving under the influence) arrests happen after a police officer stops a car that is in motion. The officer uses breath tests or field sobriety tests to determine that the driver is intoxicated. But what if you’re not actually driving? Say you have been...
Will I get deported if I get arrested for DUI?
Coming to America, your goal has always been to stay here and become a citizen. You enjoy spending time with colleagues and friends here, but you know that not being a citizen does mean that you could be deported in some circumstances. Recently, you went out drinking....
How could you be arrested for an “attempted” DUI?
If you have the misfortune of getting arrested for attempted DUI, you might wonder just how that could ever have happened. Either you were driving the car, or you weren’t, right? While that does seem logical — and a diligent criminal defense attorney could potentially...
When can police officers stop you for suspicion of drunk driving?
When police officers are out on patrol, they’re watching for a lot of things. Some are keeping an eye on how drivers are operating their vehicles so they can try to stop drunk drivers. This can have a positive impact on society, but it also brings up the possibility...
Don’t let a DUI impact your immigration case
As someone who is in the United States on a Green Card, it’s important that you don’t get yourself into trouble with the law. Unfortunately, if you do get a DUI, then you could face serious charges and penalties. You could end up paying high fines and even be denied...
The long-term consequences of a drunk driving charge and conviction
Most people are aware of the short-term consequences of a drunk driving conviction, including the possibility of a license suspension, fines and jail time. What most people aren't aware of, however, is how convictions for drunk driving may have far-reaching...
