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 […]
Drunk Driving Expungement in San Diego: Expungement Lawyer
If you have been convicted of a DUI, your criminal record will reflect this fact for the rest of your life, or until you request the incident be expunged from your record. Having a drunk driving conviction could hurt your chances of employment or finding quality housing, particularly if the person reviewing your application has […]
Can You Get a DUI for Sleeping in the Car, Even if You Are Pulled Over?
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 […]
What To Do During A DUI Traffic Stop in California
No one wants to be pulled over and when it does happen, you want to be back on the road as soon as possible. That’s why so many people are willing to answer police questions in an effort to speed up the process. But if you are suspected of driving under the influence, answering police […]
