Driving under the influence charges should always be taken seriously, but when you have been accused of killing someone as a result of driving while drunk or high, you will face felony charges punishable by the most lengthy DUI penalties possible. This is why you should never fight gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated charges without […]
Fighting DUI Arrests from Checkpoints in San Diego
Many people who have been arrested at DUI checkpoints wonder if their rights have been violated -after all, the police didn’t have a reasonable suspicion for stopping any particular vehicle at the checkpoint, which is ordinarily a constitutional requirement. In a way, DUI checkpoints do violate a person’s Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable search and […]
What to Know About DUIs in the Time of Coronavirus
Covid-19 has changed our world in many critical ways -including the number of drunk drivers on the road and the criminal process for charging those arrested for the crime. In fact, DUIs in San Diego went down as much as 42% this summer as a result of bars being shut down, less partying throughout the […]
Can Having Bad Teeth Result in a DUI? Gum Disease and the Breathalyzer
One of the biggest problems with drunk driving charges is that the main piece of evidence in DUI cases is often the results of the breathalyzer test. Although the prosecution relies on breathalyzers, they can can affected by many things, including issues as minor as drinking a diet soda, being on a diet, having a […]
About Mothers Against Drunk Driving Victim Impact Panels: MADD VIP
Judges and prosecutors have a lot of options when putting together the terms of a probation agreement or plea deal. When it comes to DUI probation, some of the most common aspects of probation agreements include DUI classes, ignition interlock devices and participation in a Mothers Against Drunk Driving Victim Impact Panel (MADD VIP) session. […]
The Truth About NyQuil and Breathalyzer Results: Can You Get a DUI?
It’s widely known that NyQuil and other cold medicines like Robitussin or Vicks Formula 44 contain alcohol, so people often wonder if they risk getting a DUI just for driving with a cold or flu. It’s a fair question, especially considering that just having a fever can increase your BAC up to 9%. So should […]
Defending Against Crimes Related to the Coronavirus in San Diego
In our continuing coverage of the coronavirus outbreak, we’ve talked about a number of crimes related to the coronavirus, including intentionally infecting others with a disease, breaking quarantine, looting and fraud. But as people have become increasingly worried about the risk of infection, we’re seeing new and sometimes unexpected crimes being committed as a result […]
The 4 Best DUI Defenses in California
Many people accused of driving under the influence feel they have no recourse, that they have to plead guilty because their breath or blood test is all the proof needed to convict someone of DUI charges. But that’s just not the case. With a skilled criminal defense attorney by your side and one of these […]
Crimes that Can Result in Lifetime Driver’s License Suspensions
There are many crimes that can result in a temporary license suspension, including drunk driving, many juvenile crimes, violating the implied consent law, reckless driving, joyriding and more. What most people don’t know is that there are also some crimes that can result in a lifetime license revocation of your Class A, B or C […]
The Most Common Holiday Crimes -Oceanside Criminal Lawyer
Everyone has certain things they expect to happen around the holidays, whether that means a special Christmas event at church, a New Year’s Eve night out with friends, a massive meal with family or a gift-giving extravaganza. But these expectations and celebrations often also lead to legal trouble and just as Halloween often results in […]
