Things To Know When Facing A DUI Trial: Permissive Inference
Things To Know When Facing A DUI Trial: Permissive Inference One of the most important legal concepts that can significantly impact your DUI case is "permissive inference." This tool allows the prosecution to present evidence about your blood alcohol content (BAC) in a way that can influence the jury's decision. If you're preparing for a DUI trial, knowing how permissive inference works, when it applies, and how it can be…
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Things To Know When Facing A DUI Trial: Bifurcation Motions
Things To Know When Facing A DUI Trial: Bifurcation Motions Facing a DUI charge can be overwhelming, especially when you have prior convictions that could potentially influence the outcome of your case. One legal strategy that your defense attorney might employ is filing a bifurcation motion. Understanding what this motion is and how it can protect your rights during trial is essential for anyone facing DUI charges. Our experienced criminal…
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Laguna Beach’s DUI Notification Policy Sparks Debate On Liability
Laguna Beach’s DUI Notification Policy Sparks Debate On Liability Did you know Laguna Beach has the highest per capita DUI arrest rate in California? In a bold move, Laguna Beach has implemented a notification system that notifies bar establishments when a patron is arrested on DUI charges after leaving the establishment. Recent data from the California Office of Traffic Safety reveals that local law enforcement made 269 DUI apprehensions in…
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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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First-time DUI in Los Angeles Could Trigger Ignition Interlock Device
First-time DUI in Los Angeles Could Trigger Ignition Interlock Device Should you be required to take a Breathalyzer test to start your car if you’ve been convicted of DUI? A pilot program being tested in Sacramento, Alameda, Los Angeles and Tulare counties has been requiring first-time DUI offenders to install ignition interlock devices on their vehicles. The program was expected to end at the beginning of 2016, but it has…
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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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