A police officer pulls you over and asks you to take a breath test. Maybe it’s a portable test just to get a baseline blood alcohol concentration level, or maybe they want you to come to the station and use a Breathalyzer or even a blood test. Regardless of the exact...
DUI Defense
A cup of coffee will make you sober (and other myths)
Drunk driving is very common, leading to tens of thousands of arrests every year. And there are certainly many cases in which people who know that they are too drunk to drive decide that they're going to do so anyway. But it's also a problem that people will sometimes...
A DUI conviction can be spell bad news for your car insurance
A DUI arrest and conviction is a big deal. Besides paying your price to society after the conviction, you may also have several other repercussions to deal with. One of these is a higher insurance premium if you have not lost your driving privilege, that is. Of...
3 reasons someone could fail a field sobriety test
Field sobriety tests are an important part of drunk driving law enforcement. Police officers cannot tell from a few questions if someone is too drunk to safely drive. Having a driver step out of their vehicle and perform several basic tasks can make it easier for an...
3 reasons the Breathalyzer equipment may give false results
Not many things can ruin an otherwise fun evening like being pulled over on suspicion of driving under influence (DUI). What could worsen an already tense situation, however, is yielding to a Breathalyzer test only to report a false positive. While this may seem like...
3 mistakes that can hurt your DUI defense
If you find yourself facing a DUI charge, it is in your best interest that you figure out what to do next. As well as knowing what to do, you need to know what not to do. Here are some common mistakes to avoid: 1. Assuming that you have no defense at all It is not...
How accurate are field sobriety tests?
If you are stopped and accused of driving while drunk or impaired, you may be asked to perform field sobriety tests. You have a right to refuse to take a field sobriety test, but if you go ahead and take it, you still have the potential to defend against their...
Why does an officer ask you to perform a field sobriety test?
There are limits to when a police officer can demand that you perform a chemical breath test even if they suspect you of drunk driving. If you caused a collision, an officer can generally demand the test as part of their investigation. However, the standard is...
You could avoid a DUI with these 3 defense options
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...
