How to Avoid Trial for DUI Charges in California
How to Avoid Trial for DUI Charges in California
How to Avoid Trial for DUI Charges in California If you are arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, it does not necessarily mean you will be convicted, but it also doesn’t mean your case will automatically go to trial. In fact, your best option may be to agree to a plea bargain before the case can go to trial. An experienced DUI defense attorney…
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Could Chewing Tobacco Lead to DUI Charges?
Could Chewing Tobacco Lead to DUI Charges? The tests law enforcement officers use to determine if someone has been driving under the influence of alcohol can often be the deciding factor in whether or not that person faces DUI charges. Because a DUI charge can have serious implications on your future, it’s important that these tests give accurate results. But with the current DUI testing technology being used, it’s possible…
Read MoreCan I Be Charged with Felony DUI in Los Angeles?
Can I Be Charged with Felony DUI in Los Angeles? In Los Angeles, DUI is a “wobbler” offense, which means you could be charged with a felony or a misdemeanor if you are accused of this crime. So what is the difference between misdemeanor and felony DUI? Misdemeanor DUI in Los Angeles Though it is punished less severely than a felony, a misdemeanor DUI conviction is a very serious crime.…
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What a California DUI Means for Arizona Residents
What a California DUI Means for Arizona Residents Southern California is a picturesque area ideal for those looking for the perfect vacation destination. Visitors from across the country come to celebrate the summer and soak in the lifestyle. For those in neighboring Arizona, a trip to California is not too far away, and thus it is a frequent hotspot for short vacations. It can be easy to get wrapped up…
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Are DUI Checkpoints Effective?
Are DUI Checkpoints Effective? When the iPhone first hit the market in 2007, Apple commonly used ads that state “There’s an app for that.” This highlighted the device’s ability to use apps to perform limitless tasks and provide information on any subject its users could imagine. Fast-forward to today and there are several apps that inform drivers when sobriety checkpoints are set up in their area. The existence of apps…
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How to Appeal a School Expulsion Hearing Decision
How to Appeal a School Expulsion Hearing Decision A child being expelled from school is a serious matter. Not only is the time away from school detrimental to the child’s education, but it could also have a lasting impact on his or her entire future. The decision to expel your child was likely made at an expulsion hearing. While it may seem like a decision to expel your child is…
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How Could You Get a DUI When You Weren’t Driving a Vehicle?
How Could You Get a DUI When You Weren’t Driving a Vehicle? You’re out at a bar and you’ve consumed too much alcohol. You thought you were going to have one beer and drive home, but now you can’t risk drinking and driving. You decide to curl up in the driver’s seat of your car and wait for sobriety to set in. Seems like a sure way to avoid DUI…
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Will a California DUI Affect Me if I Live in Nevada?
Will a California DUI Affect Me if I Live in Nevada? Many California natives flock to Nevada every weekend for the casinos, clubs and shows in Las Vegas. What most people don’t realize though is that Nevada residents often are going the opposite direct to visit the beaches, theme parks and glamor of Southern California. Unfortunately, many of those Nevada residents visiting California head home with an unexpected souvenir: a…
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Preliminary Alcohol Screening Device and Its Effect on Your DUI
Preliminary Alcohol Screening Device and Its Effect on Your DUI A Preliminary Alcohol Screening (PAS) device is a small handheld breath testing machine. Police officers will often administer a PAS test as a final determination as to whether or not they have probable cause to arrest you for DUI. So how important is a PAS device to your DUI case? Preliminary Alcohol Screening is Voluntary During DUI stops where the…
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Is it Better to Take a Blood or Breath Test during a DUI Stop?
Is it Better to Take a Blood or Breath Test During a DUI Stop? During a DUI stop, a police officer will likely ask you to take a portable breath test. The best thing to do is to refuse this test, but if you are placed under arrest, you are required to submit to chemical tests under California’s “implied consent” law. So you’re placed under arrest and you have to…
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