You have a Sixth Amendment right to counsel for criminal trials in California. This right to counsel means that you can seek the help of a public defender if you’ve been arrested for a DUI. …
Can You Be Charged with Public Intoxication Without a Test?
California treats public intoxication as a severe crime that can result in fines and jail time. In some cases, police officers use breath tests before making an arrest. However, can you be charged with public …
Can I Beat a DUI Without a Lawyer?
Peace officers in California are incredibly vigilant about pursuing individuals who may have been driving drunk. The law empowers them to arrest individuals for DUI even if they haven’t seen them driving. You can be …
How Long Do They Hold You for Public Intoxication?
In many cases, you are legally allowed to be under the influence of alcohol or other legal drugs in public. It is only when you are perceived to be a problem for other people that …