Driving under the influence (DUI) is one of the most serious offenses a driver can commit in California, and it comes with heavy financial penalties. The costs associated with a DUI go far beyond the initial fines imposed by the court. Drivers who are convicted of a DUI face long-term expenses, i...
A DUI charge in California carries serious consequences, including the suspension of your driver's license. For many people, losing their driving privileges can impact their ability to work, run daily errands, and fulfill family responsibilities. However, drivers have the right to contest a licen...
Driving under the influence (DUI) laws in California continue to evolve, with new amendments affecting how blood test refusals are handled in DUI cases. In 2025, the state introduced legal updates that impact drivers who refuse to submit to chemical testing.These amendments clarify the administra...
Impaired driving is illegal, but this doesn't mean that people always avoid any alcohol before getting in the car. Many people will have a glass of wine at dinner, for instance, and they will still drive. They know that their BAC is well below the legal limit and they don't feel impaired, so they...
California has some of the strictest DUI (Driving Under the Influence) laws in the country. With new legislative updates in 2025, the state has introduced important changes to DUI laws that drivers need to be aware of. These laws impact legal BAC (blood alcohol concentration) limits, penalties fo...
Driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious offense in California, carrying strict legal consequences for those caught violating state DUI laws. California Vehicle Code § 23152 makes it illegal for anyone to operate a vehicle while impaired by alcohol, regardless of their blood alcohol co...
In California, refusing to submit to a chemical test during a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) stop can have serious consequences. Not only does it complicate the legal process, but it also leads to enhanced penalties. If you're facing a DUI charge and have refused a breath or urine test, you mi...
A DUI charge can turn your life upside down—jeopardizing your freedom, finances, and future. But did you know that many DUI cases are successfully defended with the right legal strategy? In California, DUI offenses are rigorously prosecuted, with strict penalties that can include hefty fines, lic...
Reckless driving is one of those California law charges that might be a surprise to drivers. After all, the typical negative consequences associated with this type of violation revolve around infractions or misdemeanors such as a reckless driving ticket. While most drivers might not appreciate be...
If a defendant has been accused of DUI, the prosecution might think about resolving the case by allowing the defendant to plead for a reduced DUI charge. It could be the case when there is a lack of evidence that the defendant's BAC was relatively low. One of the most common lower DUI cases is "...
A driving under the influence (DUI) conviction can be a career-changing event for commercial truck drivers. The consequences extend far beyond the immediate legal penalties. It can risk your ability to maintain your commercial driver's license (CDL) and employment. However, with the right approac...
Most people are aware that the legal limit is 0.08%. If they take a breath test after they've been driving, exceeding this legal limit means they're going to be arrested. They will face DUI charges and the court will presume that they were impaired because of the reading from the breath test. Ho...
Vehicle insurance premiums are one of the most significant costs of driving. They can be so prohibitive that some people avoid paying them altogether – which is a terrible idea and illegal. If you want to keep your premiums as low as possible, you must ensure you don't do anything that could caus...
Finding yourself in a DUI stop can be nerve-wracking, regardless of whether it is your first or third time seeing the flashing lights of a police car signaling you to pull over. A drunk driving conviction can have a lasting effect on your life, which is why it is crucial to be aware of the do's a...
A conviction for driving under the influence brings profound consequences that extend well beyond the immediate legal penalties. This is especially true for drivers in California, a state that implements some of the strictest laws in the United States. A DUI conviction can touch nearly every aspe...
Drivers who are arrested on suspicion of drunk driving may be asked to do a chemical sobriety test. Chemical sobriety tests evaluate a driver's blood alcohol content (BAC). BAC is the amount of alcohol that may be found in the body. If a driver exceeds the legal BAC limit, they may be violating t...
If a California court convicts a person of driving under the influence (DUI) of either alcohol or drugs, the penalties are severe even for a first offense. Apart from a fine, convicted drivers face up to 48 hours of imprisonment in county jail and a suspension of their driving privileges. But wha...
Facing an arrest for your third DUI in 10 years can be very discouraging. You must be worried about the possibility of serving a longer time in jail, not being able to provide for your family's needs and being away from your loved ones. Navigating a third DUI A third DUI within a decade in Califo...
In some cases, drivers who fail a breath test just assume that they are going to be convicted. They know that the legal limit is a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08%. If they've taken a test that puts them over that mark, they figure there is not much left for them to do to avoid a convic...
Even though they are controversial, sobriety checkpoints are legal in California. At these checkpoints, police officers can ask drivers for their identification and may ask them to pull to the side if they believe the driver is impaired. This is different than a normal drunk driving traffic stop,...
People will sometimes act as if the results of a breath test are ironclad. Field sobriety tests may be a bit more subjective. But if a breath test measures someone's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and says that they are at or above the legal limit, people think of that as solid proof. But is i...
Those who are worried about being arrested for driving under the influence will sometimes consider what they drink. For example, you may have met people who claim they will never drink liquor because it just gets them “too drunk.” Instead, they will drink beer. But does this logic actually hold t...
One of the most important parts of a drunk driving arrest is simply that the police need to have a reason to stop the car in the first place. Without this stipulation, officers may be tempted to pull over random vehicles in their search for impaired drivers. But they need to have a valid reason t...
Just because you've been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving, that doesn't mean you have no options. There certainly are legal steps you can take to fight those charges or get them reduced. For example, some drivers will enter into a plea deal. They will plead guilty to a “wet reckless” charge...
In California, the law says that you cannot operate a vehicle if you're under the influence. This influence often refers to the use of alcohol, but it could also refer to things like marijuana. Someone whose ability to drive has been impaired is not allowed to operate their car. But what about a ...
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