Drunk driving is one of the most commonly committed crimes in America, and celebrities are just as likely to drive under the influence as the general populace. While you may feel all alone when you have been charged with a DUI, remember that many people (including some of the most famous people in the world) […]
The Truth About How to Beat a Breathalyzer
There are dozens of myths about how to beat a Breathalyzer to lower your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) results. Unfortunately, while you can trick a Breathalyzer, most techniques increase your BAC, making you more likely to fail. Beyond that, if an officer catches you trying to use some of the tricks people have told you are […]
Need a San Diego Marijuana Attorney?
With different rules for those using pot for medicinal or recreational purposes, California marijuana laws can be very confusing. Meanwhile, possession, cultivation, sale, or transportation of marijuana for any reason is still illegal under federal law. To clarify things, San Diego criminal attorney Peter Liss has put together this guide on recreational and medical marijuana […]
Top San Diego Military DUI Defense Attorney
Jurisdictional Issues for Military DUIs The circumstances of a military DUI will determine how the suspect is tried. When a service member gets accused of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, they will face Non-Judicial Punishment (NJP) as determined by their superior officer. They will also usually face charges as well, but the […]
Do You Need a Lawyer for an Open Container Law in California?
There’s a time and a place for everything. While there’s nothing wrong with cracking open a cold bottle of beer after work, it is a problem if you’re still in your car. California Vehicle law sections 23221-23229 (VC) set specific conditions for when an individual can or cannot drive with an open alcoholic beverage or […]
Can Gum Throw Off a Breathalyzer?
There are a lot of rumors about how gum may affect breathalyzer test results. Some people think chewing it before providing a breath test will help cover the odor of the alcohol, helping to lower their BAC. Others believe that the artificial sugars in gum contain alcohol and will, therefore, cause them to appear drunk, […]
Is a 911 Call Probable Cause? What if it’s Anonymous?
On any given Friday or Saturday night, you might see signs on the side of the freeway advising drivers to report anyone they suspect of drunk driving to 911. But is this kind of tip really enough to serve as probable cause, allowing an officer to pull you over on suspicion of drunk driving? And […]
Life After a DUI in California
When most people consider the consequences of a DUI conviction, they only think about the immediate legal penalties. What they fail to take into account is how their life will change after a DUI conviction. When you look at the dramatic and devastating life changes you’ll likely go through after a conviction, it is easy to […]
Driving Under The Influence of Drugs in California
Because many people have only heard about drunk driving, they do not think that driving while high is as serious of a crime. But driving under the influence of drugs (DUID) is dangerous for precisely the same reason, as these substances impair your judgment and reaction time. For this reason, you can face charges […]
San Diego Commercial DUI Lawyer
DUI charges are always serious, but for those with a commercial driver’s license (CDL), these allegations can endanger their entire livelihoods. The national drunk driving laws concerning commercial drivers are much stricter than other DUI laws, and California’s are some of the most restrictive in the nation. If you are a commercial vehicle and truck […]
