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 […]
Even Horses Can Count as a Vehicle When it Comes to DUI Law
Vista drunk driving defense attorney Peter M. Liss previously discussed how just about anything self-propelled can be considered a vehicle under California DUI codes, but people are still surprised when they hear specific examples explaining just how broad the law is. For example, even a horse can be considered a vehicle and subject someone to […]
What Is SR-22 Insurance? Will I Need It?
While you may have heard of SR-22 insurance in the past, you probably never paid attention until you had legal problems. So what exactly is a SR-22 and will you need it in order to get back on the road? Vista DUI lawyer Peter M. Liss explains. You cannot get a restricted license or any […]
Can Silence Be Used Against You In A DUI?
Everyone has heard the famous Miranda Rights speech on television and knows that when you’ve been placed under arrest, you have the right to remain silent. What most people don’t know whether those rights apply before they have been placed under arrest. When it comes to your right to remain silent, things can get a […]
What Would A .05% BAC Law Mean To You?
Recently, the National Transportation Safety Board (a government organization tasked with investigating accidents and suggesting safety measures to minimize the dangers associated with travel) suggested that states reduce their current drunk driving standard to .05% Blood Alcohol Content. While the legal BAC determining when a person is too drunk to drive is set by each state […]
Evaluating A Potential DUI Lawyer In Vista
If you have been charged with drunk driving in North County, you probably know you need to hire a Vista DUI lawyer, but if you’ve never needed an attorney before, you may not know how to tell whether or not someone is qualified to take your case. The problem is compounded with DUI charges because […]
Common DUI Myths Busted By A Vista DUI attorney
Most people have some preconceived notions about DUI charges based on what they’ve seen on TV and the experiences of friends or family members who have gone through such ordeals. However, many of these notions are totally incorrect. Here are three of the most common DUI myths heard by a Vista DUI attorney and the […]
Driving Under The Influence of Marijuana In CA
While most people associate DUIs with the use of alcohol, you can be charged with the crime for driving under the influence of any substance, including marijuana. Even if you have a medical marijuana prescription, you may be charged with a DUI if police believed the drug impacted your ability to drive. Fortunately, you can […]
DUI Arraignment Procedures In Vista, California
When you have been arrested for drunk driving, you will face an arraignment shortly thereafter; generally, within three business days if you are in custody and within two months if you are out of custody. Currently, Vista DUI rules require everyone arrested on a first time misdemeanor charge to post $2,500 bail or remain in […]
