Ignition interlock devices (IIDs) are sometimes mandatory for California drivers who have been convicted of driving under the influence to get back on the road, while in other cases, their installation is optional and can help people get back on the road earlier. Whether you are at risk of a mandatory installation or are considering […]
What Are the Immigration Consequences for a California DUI?
For non-citizens, criminal charges carry additional stress because the defendant will often stress about whether or not a conviction will affect his or her immigration status. In fact, the first question non-citizens typically ask their DUI attorney is “will this subject me to deportation?” The good news is that generally, a simple drunk driving conviction […]
Fighting Charges Related to DUI-Related Vehicular Homicide
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 […]
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. […]
What You Should Know About the San Diego DUI Program
If you are convicted for drunk driving, you’ll be required to complete a DUI class. The length of your course will depend on how many DUIs you have had in the past and how high your BAC was at the time of your arrest. If you have any questions about DUI classes in San Diego […]
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 […]
DUIs With High BAC Levels: Solana Beach Drunk Driving Attorney
While it’s against the law, it’s reasonably easy to drink enough to go over .08 BAC and still feel sober enough to drive -especially if you’re still learning how alcohol affects your system. As you get more and more intoxicated though, it becomes more obvious -both to yourself and those around you- that you shouldn’t […]
Boating Under the Influence Charges in California: Vista BUI Lawyer
These days, practically everyone knows it is illegal to drink and drive, but for whatever reason, many people don’t know it is against the law to operate a boat while under the influence. In fact, doing so is not only illegal, it is also dangerous, which is why San Diego police patrol our local beaches, […]