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If arrested for DUI while a minor is in the vehicle, a person not only will face DUI charges but will likely face additional charges as well. There are two ways that the prosecutor can … Read More »

California, like many other states, has a lower threshold for DUI for those who have a commercial driver’s license. This threshold applies, even if the driver is not driving a commercial vehicle. It is applicable … Read More »

California, like many states, has a series of escalating penalties for those who become repeat DUI offenders. Under the current law, if a person convicted of DUI is charged and convicted within 10 years of … Read More »

A DUI drugs charge is very much like a DUI alcohol charge except that a person charged with this may find them facing drug charges as well. While illicit drugs are commonly seen during DUI … Read More »

In some cases, murder is a deliberate act. This is why the law draws a very distinct line between manslaughter and murder. In simple terms, murder is a death that is the direct result of … Read More »

In California, a DUI combined with a hit and run is actually two charges. First is the DUI charge, and the penalties for that can vary widely depending on the circumstances and whether or not … Read More »

In California, many DUIs occur when police pull over a suspected drunk or intoxicated driver long before an accident can occur. If a DUI does involve a collision, charges can quickly escalate, especially if people … Read More »

California, like many states, has a “zero-tolerance” law in effect when it comes to underage drinking and driving. As such, someone who is underage and intoxicated while driving will face more serious repercussions than a … Read More »

In California, a DUI is taken even more seriously by the courts if there is a minor in the car at the time of the arrest or accident. There are two ways that a prosecutor … Read More »

California, like many other states, have enhancement charges that can be added to a DUI charge, which will result in stiffer penalties if convicted. Perhaps one of the most familiar enhancements concerns previous DUI charges. … Read More »