No one wants to be pulled over, especially for drunk driving, but knowing what to do during a DUI traffic stop can make all the difference in your driving under the influence case later on. While most people want to get back on the road as soon as possible after they have been stopped by […]
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 […]
How Police Determine Who is Responsible in a DUI Car Accident
Whenever a car accident occurs, insurance companies will always look to find who is at fault when someone files a claim. While police may sometimes compile a report that can be beneficial to the insurance companies, they aren’t necessarily required to be involved at all. But when a car accident involves serious injury or death, […]
Is it Legal to Ride a Motorized Scooter or Electric Skateboard While Drunk?
We’ve talked a lot about what is or is not a motor vehicle under the law for the purposes of driving under the influence charges, but with the increasing popularity of electric scooters available for rent and motorized skateboards being used on the street, it’s worth discussing these specifically. So will you get arrested if […]
Could a Scientific Advancement Make People Less Likely to Drink and Drive?
Most people who drink and drive don’t actually want to do so. Instead, they do it because they wanted to enjoy themselves while out but then don’t have any other way to get home. But what if they could drink with friends and then sober up in the last half an hour before driving? A […]
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 […]
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 […]
Life After a DUI in California: How A DUI Will Change Your Life
When most people consider the consequences of a DUI conviction, they tend to only consider the immediate legal penalties for the crime. But what they fail to take into account is how life after a DUI in California will be different from life before the conviction. When you look at the drastic changes, it is […]
Eating Can Reduce Your Chance of a DUI
No one wants to get a DUI, even people who drink and drive. One of the best ways you can help ensure your BAC stays below the legal limit is to eat something before you drink. Here’s why eating can help. Food and Alcohol Absorption When you drink, 20% of the alcohol is absorbed through […]
