We’ve previously talked about the fact that even though marijuana use is now legal in California, it is still illegal to be high behind the wheel or to use marijuana while driving. You can even get a marijuana DUI even if you aren’t high, in part due to the fact that no reliable tests can […]
Can You Get a DUI for Using Hand Sanitizer?
We’ve previously covered how being sick, eating a low carb diet, drinking diet soda and many other things can result in your getting a false positive on a breathalyzer, is using hand sanitizer another potential problem when it comes to getting an accurate BAC measurement? Overall, the answer is “no,” but Vista DUI defense lawyer […]
Don’t Get Busted for Drunk Driving When You Really Just Have the Flu
In light of the fact that this year’s flu is being considered the worst in over a decade, it’s worth knowing that being sick with the flu doesn’t just stink, it could even end up landing you a DUI. Here’s what you should know before you drive while ill, according to a top San Marcos […]
Even Horses Can Count as a Vehicle When it Comes to DUI Law
Vista drunk driving defense attorney Peter M. Liss previously discussed how just about anything self-propelled can be considered a vehicle under California DUI codes, but people are still surprised when they hear specific examples explaining just how broad the law is. For example, even a horse can be considered a vehicle and subject someone to […]
Recreational Marijuana is Legal in California Now -But Not Everywhere in California
As of January 1, 2018, marijuana can now be used for recreational purposes in California, but that doesn’t mean you can use it anywhere in the state. Here are some things a Fallbrook drug defense attorney believes you should keep in mind before you light up your next bong hit or munch on an edible. […]
The Deadly Car Crash Caused by an Ignition Interlock Device
We’ve previously written about the use of ignition interlock devices as part of a DUI sentence to ensure drivers do not operate a vehicle while under the influence during their probation, but a recent news story brings into question the safety of such devices. DUI lawyers in Del Mar believe the story is a powerful […]
What Can Happen When Court Fines are Based on Income
We have talked a bit about bail reform and how many people agree that it is unfair for a person earning $20,000 a year to pay the same as someone earning $1,000,000 a year. But a recent case in Norway shows the other side of the argument -what happens when bail and court fines are […]
A New California Law Will Ban Driving While Smoking Marijuana
Driving while high on marijuana (or any other drug) is already illegal and was even before Prop 64 legalized recreational use of the drug. But as lawmakers in Sacramento scramble to prepare for the full effects of the proposition to take effect, they are doing what they can to control how cannabis will be used. […]
No, Driving Barefoot Isn’t a Form of Reckless Driving
Even if you’ve never done it yourself, someone has probably warned you at some point that driving without shoes on is a crime. Sometimes they will claim it’s an infraction. Sometimes they’ll say it’s a form of reckless driving. Whatever you may have heard though, Vista reckless driving attorney Peter M. Liss wants you to […]
Why Fallbrook Defense Attorneys Are Against the Use of “Textalyzers”
Pretty much everyone knows that it is illegal and dangerous to drive while using a cell phone. Unfortunately, plenty of people still talk and text on their cell phones without even using hands free solutions. A “textalyzer” is a proposed piece of technology that would allow police to see if someone has recently used their […]
