An appeals court decision recently made news when judges ruled unanimously that giving the police the middle finger is protected free speech and cannot be used as grounds for a traffic stop. That being said, it’s still probably something you don’t want to make a habit of, according to Vista criminal lawyers like Peter M. […]
Super Bowl Sunday is a Big Day for DUI Arrests
There are a handful of days throughout the year when police know ahead of time there will be far more drivers than usual driving while under the influence. Super Bowl Sunday is one of those days (as are New Year’s Eve, Christmas, Labor Day and the 4th of July) and as a result, there are […]
Top Drunk Driving Defenses Used by San Diego DUI Lawyers
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 them. San Diego DUI lawyers want people to know that they can fight these charges and win. Fighting Your Chemical Tests One of […]
Can You Get a DUI for Sleeping in the Car? Oceanside DUI lawyer
People often head to bars and parties intending to only have one or two drinks and stay a while before safely driving home unintoxicated. If they drink more than they intended, they may opt to sleep in their vehicle before driving home in order to ensure they can safely navigate the road after the effects […]
When Police Do or Do Not Need Warrants to Search a Vehicle
We previously discussed how complex the search and seizure laws are in the U.S. One particular area of confusion for most people is the fact that while police need a warrant to search a home, they do not need one to search a vehicle. But what about vehicles parked on someone’s driveway? As it turns out, […]
The Medical Emergency Defense for Reckless Driving and DUIs
Ordinarily, if you excessively speed, run red lights and park in a red zone, you could be charged with reckless driving, but there are, of course, exceptions. If you were experiencing a medical emergency, this can serve as a defense for reckless driving or even drunk driving. Here’s what you should know about the defense […]
Could a Minor Get a DUI for Driving After Drinking Kombucha?
Kombucha is a lightly fermented drink that has recently become trendy for its health benefits. But because the beverage is fermented, could it be safely consumed by a teenager before driving a vehicle? San Diego juvenile attorney Peter M. Liss urges minors to avoid drinking kombucha and driving or be prepared to face underage DUI […]
Are Dashboard Cameras Legal in California -La Jolla DUI Lawyer
We’ve already discussed the fact that it is legal to film police in California and even covered an incident where a police officer’s dashboard camera and bystander cellphone video recordings were used to charge the officer with murder. But can citizens legally install dash cams in their car? According to La Jolla DUI attorney Peter […]
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 […]
