Your blood alcohol concentration (BAC), measures the amount of alcohol present in your body. Do you know what is considered to be a dangerous blood alcohol level? A BAC higher than 0.08 reaching into the …
How Can Cops Tell If You Were High While Driving?
While there isn’t a breathalyzer equivalent for marijuana, cops can still tell if you are driving while high. Rather than relying on a single point of data, cops will instead rely on several pieces of …
Can I Be Charged with a DUI as a Passenger?
You cannot be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) simply for riding in a car with an intoxicated driver. This is true across the board, even if you were aware that the driver was …
What Is the Penalty for DUI Hit-and-Run in California?
California prosecutes DUI hit-and-runs in California harshly. Traffic accidents happen. Unfortunately, some people can panic and flee the scene of a car crash. Whether or not you are responsible for the collision, leaving the scene …
How Do I Choose a Los Angeles DUI Attorney?
A DUI is one of the most common criminal charges in Los Angeles. The State of California treats DUI very seriously, and the penalties are steep, but that doesn’t mean you can’t fight your DUI …
Do You Lose Your License Immediately After a DUI?
Every 52 minutes, drunk driving kills one person. In an effort to discourage drunk driving, California has swift and harsh penalties for anyone convicted of a DUI. However, there is an additional layer of penalties …
Can You Avoid Jail for a DUI?
A conviction for any DUI charge in California comes with penalties designed to punish individuals caught drinking and driving seriously. You can expect thousands of dollars in fines and fees, a license suspension, and the …
Can You Refuse to Show ID to Police in California?
Can you refuse to show your ID to the police in California? California does not have “Stop and Identify” or “Papers Please” laws, so law enforcement cannot legally penalize you for politely refusing to furnish …
What Happens if a Child Is in the Car During a DUI Arrest?
If you get stopped for driving under the influence (DUI), and you have a child in the car, you can face harsh criminal charges under California Vehicle Code (VEH) § 23572 for a DUI with …
What Is a Controlled Substance?
California defines a controlled substance as any medication or drug that is regulated by the government. Not all medications or chemical substances receive this regulation. For example, most people are allowed to purchase cold and …