If you were arrested for DUI in California, you should know that the penalties are very serious. Counting all fines and fees, a first time DUI can cost anywhere from $1,800 to more than $15,000. …
What is a “rising BAC defense” in a DUI case?
Rising BAC is a DUI defense that says you weren’t drunk while you were driving—even if you were drunk by when the police administered a chemical test. This is because alcohol takes time to be …
What is mouth alcohol and how does it affect my DUI case?
Mouth alcohol is a factor that can throw off a breath test (Breathalyzer). It happens when a small amount of alcohol remains in the mouth or throat, contaminating your breath as you blow into the …
Am I allowed to represent myself for DUI in court?
Representing yourself in a DUI case is always a bad idea. The only exception is if you yourself are an experienced DUI lawyer. The desire to go it alone is understandable, but on your own, …
If the police did not read me my rights, can my DUI case get dropped?
Rarely, it does happen. More often, it means some of the evidence against you will have to be thrown out. But it doesn’t work quite the way it does on TV or in the movies. …
What is the difference between DUI and “Wet Reckless”?
“Wet reckless driving” is a lesser charge than DUI, and in some cases a DUI charge can be reduced to a wet reckless. This is generally a good thing, and a huge victory for your …
How to beat a DUI in Los Angeles?
Is it possible to beat a DUI charge? DUI lawyers do so every day, often in cases where there was chemical evidence against the defendant. While no one can promise you they’ll win your case …