Under California law, anyone accused of drunk driving must submit to a chemical test to determine his or her 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 after you are arrested, many people mistakenly believe they are […]
Is a Broken Taillight Justification for Police to Search Your Vehicle?
At one point or another, just about everyone has driven with a burned out taillight or has failed to use their turn signal while changing lanes. Generally police won’t stop you for these infractions, but if they do, the infraction alone isn’t enough to justify a police search or a breathalyzer. Here’s what you should […]
Police Cannot Use A Drug Dog At A Traffic Stop Without Reasonable Suspicion
A recent Supreme Court decision has determined that making someone wait to be searched by a drug dog without reasonable suspicion is a violation of the Fourth Amendment. La Jolla DUI defense lawyer Peter M. Liss is here to help you understand what that means when it comes to your rights on the road. Essentially, the […]
The Supreme Court Recently Explored the Constitutionality of DUI Tests
California, like many states, requires drivers to submit to a blood or breath test if they are asked to do so by police. But is this constitutional? That’s precisely what the Supreme Court was asked to rule on recently. Like many Supreme Court decisions, their ultimate decision isn’t black and white. Here’s what the ruling […]
A New DMV Amnesty Program Could Help You Pay Off Traffic Fines
It’s an all too common story: someone gets a traffic ticket, they can’t afford to pay the fine and then they end up having their driver’s license suspended as a result. Even Governor Jerry Brown calls the problem a “hellhole of desperation” for the poor. Now California has introduced a new program to help drivers […]
San Diego Plans to Step Up Disabled Parking Enforcement
After a city report was released stating that 60% of disability placards are abused, the San Diego city council decided to take action to help put a stop to the problem. As a result, now both police and parking enforcement officers are able to cite persons misusing disabled parking permits -and both groups should be […]
Fighting Drug Transportation Charges In San Diego
If you are caught transporting a large quantity of drugs and prosecutors believe you intended to sell or distribute them, you can be charged with trafficking. It’s critical to remember that anything you say to the police can be used against you, which is why you should refuse to answer any questions after you have […]
Avoiding DUI Suspicion in San Diego
No one would advise you to drive under the influence, but in a car-reliant city like San Diego, it’s all too common for people to enjoy a few drinks at a bar or party before getting in a car to drive home. In many cases, these drivers will feel entirely sober, but if they […]
The Differences Between Blood and Breath DUI Tests
When you are arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, you are legally required to take a chemical test. If police believe you are under the influence of drugs, you will be required to take a blood test, but most drivers will be asked to take a blood or breath test to evaluate how […]
Don’t Make These Mistakes During A DUI Traffic Stop
If you are pulled over after enjoying a few drinks, you might think it’s best to just be honest and open with the police officer to show that you have nothing to hide and are totally in control and, thus, unintoxicated. Unfortunately, this kind of thinking is a lot more likely to leave you facing […]
