Cars are becoming increasingly autonomous, starting first with cruise control, then with driver assistance features and now even with Tesla’s Autopilot. But none of these options make the vehicle fully autonomous and that means you still cannot drive drunk behind the wheel according to Del Mar drunk driving lawyer Peter M. Liss. The Future is […]
DUI Accidents That Result in Injury -San Marcos DUI Lawyer Peter Liss
Drunk driving is illegal because it is such a danger to the public. When that danger actually results in injuries, the penalties are greatly increased. If you have been involved in a DUI-related car accident that resulted in an injury, or even death, it is critical you contact a San Marcos DUI lawyer as soon […]
Can You Get a DUI for Sleeping in the Car? Oceanside DUI lawyer
People often head to bars and parties intending to only have one or two drinks and stay a while before safely driving home unintoxicated. If they drink more than they intended, they may opt to sleep in their vehicle before driving home in order to ensure they can safely navigate the road after the effects […]
What a Vista DUI Defense Attorney Says To Do During A DUI Traffic Stop
No one wants to be pulled over and when it does happen, you want to be back on the road as soon as possible. That’s why so many people are willing to answer police questions in an effort to speed up the process. But if you are suspected of driving under the influence, answering police […]
The Rising Alcohol Defense: San Diego DUI Attorney
There are many ways to fight a drunk driving accusation and the right defense depends on your specific situation. You might challenge the results of a chemical test, you might argue that you were illegally stopped, you may say there was an emergency that necessitated your driving while drunk, or even that while you were […]
Crimes Teens Often Commit on Halloween -San Diego Juvenile Lawyers
We previously discussed possible laws that could be broken by someone wearing a mask on Halloween, but it’s important to remember that while wearing a mask is mostly legal in California, there are many common activities teens do that are not. Here are some of the most common crimes San Diego juvenile lawyers see their […]
Is it Legal to Ride a Motorized Scooter While Drunk?
We’ve talked a lot about what is or is not a motor vehicle under the law for the purposes of driving under the influence charges, but with the increasing popularity of electric scooters available for rent, it’s worth discussing these specifically. So will you need to work with a La Jolla DUI defense attorney if you […]
The Man Who Killed His Daughter in a Go-Kart Crash
The reason driving under the influence is illegal is because it is so dangerous and often deadly. One man in Detroit recently found the hard way just how dangerous it is, even in a recreational vehicle like a go-kart. San Diego DUI lawyer Peter M. Liss reminds you that driving drunk is always illegal and […]
Blood Tests Vs. Breath Tests In California DUIs -Vista DUI Defense Lawyer
California’s implied consent law requires anyone arrested for driving under the influence to take a chemical test to prove whether or not they are intoxicated. One thing most people don’t know though is that you have the option to choose between blood and breath tests if you have been accused of drunk driving. Here’s what […]
When Police Do or Do Not Need Warrants to Search a Vehicle
We previously discussed how complex the search and seizure laws are in the U.S. One particular area of confusion for most people is the fact that while police need a warrant to search a home, they do not need one to search a vehicle. But what about vehicles parked on someone’s driveway? As it turns out, […]
