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 … Read More »
Can I Be Charged with a DUI as a Passenger?

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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 … Read More »
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 … Read More »
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 … Read More »
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 … Read More »
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 … Read More »
Your blood alcohol level is a measurement of the amount of alcohol in your body. A failure to drink at a responsible rate will lead to intoxication. This will impair your decision-making ability and be … Read More »
California does not have any laws that require individuals to show ID to police in any instance. Lacking any “Stop and Identify” or “Papers Please” laws, cops are unable to legally penalize you for politely … Read More »
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 … Read More »
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 … Read More »
The “Brady rule” requires the prosecution to turn over certain kinds of evidence in criminal cases. However, sometimes the prosecution ignores this rule. What are the consequences of a violation of the Brady rule here … Read More »