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, […]
Can Reasonable Suspicion be Based on an Anonymous 911 Tip?
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 can you really be stopped and arrested for drunk driving just because someone reported you to the police? And if so, are there other situations […]
California Search and Seizure Laws
For you to be charged with a crime, police must find enough evidence to indicate your guilt. For the charges to result in a conviction, the evidence must be strong enough to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. While the California and US Constitutions protect citizens from illegal and unreasonable search and seizure, police […]
Can You Drive Barefoot in California?
For some reason, it seems everyone has heard that it is illegal to drive barefoot in California —or in some other state in the U.S. Sometimes, the person spreading these rumors claims it’s an infraction, other times, they may sometimes say it’s even considered to be a form of reckless driving. But if you’ve been afraid to […]
California Law About Portable Breathalyzer Screening Tests
Under California law, anyone accused of drunk driving must submit to a chemical test to determine their level of intoxication or their license will be automatically suspended for one year. But while you are required to submit to a blood or breath test, some breathalyzers used by police officers are only intended as preliminary alcohol […]
What Happens to the Passengers in a DUI? Can They go to Jail Too?
Many people pulled over for drunk driving aren’t alone in the car. While most people aren’t surprised to learn that a driver can face additional charges if the passengers are minors, they are often surprised to discover that adult passengers of a drunk driver can sometimes complicate DUI arrest investigations and may even be charged […]
Can Your Migraine Leave You Facing DUI Charges?
Migraines and cluster headaches are debilitating conditions that don’t just cause pain, but also other symptoms that make many sufferers want to do nothing more than squirrel themselves away in a dark room. Unfortunately, many people simply don’t aren’t able to go into another room when a migraine strikes, but instead have to find a […]
Putting an End to Police Pretext Stops in California
Police can stop motorists for a variety of reasons, including minor issues such as not using a turn signal, having a broken tail light, having window tinting on your windows or similar issues. These stops for minor crimes are considered “pretext” stops because police usually use these issues as a pretext to hopefully find evidence […]
7 Mistakes Police Can Make During a DUI Arrest
Everyone makes mistakes, including police officers involved in DUI arrests, but because these mistakes can sometimes affect people’s civil rights, they need to be taken very seriously. In fact, if an officer involved in your DUI traffic stop or arrest made one of these serious mistakes, be sure to tell your attorney as it could […]
Fighting DUI Arrests from Checkpoints in San Diego
If you have been charged with drunk driving after going through a DUI checkpoint, I can help you fight the charges.