In many states, the acceptable blood-alcohol level for people under the legal drinking age of 21 is 0.0%. There are no tolerance laws for teens who decide to drink and then drive. With the legalization …
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Driver Accused Of Hitting Six-Year-Old Playing On Lawn With Vehicle
In most instances in California, a person’s first, second, and third DUI charges can be charged as misdemeanors. There are, however, instances where a DUI can be charged as a felony. The first of these …
Survivor Winner Requires Narcan After DUI Crash
Naloxene, typically referred to under the brand name of Narcan, is a prescription treatment administered to people who have overdosed on opioids. It can be administered by either injection or more recently, a nasal spray. …
Social Media Posts Put Accused DUI Offender In Hotter Water
When someone is involved in an accident while under the influence in California, they are often presented with a plea deal rather than a jury trial. The prosecution can make the offer to the defendant …
Watch Out On 4-20 For Cannabis DUI
Many people claim that there is no significant rise in traffic accidents for places that have legalized marijuana. At least, if there is a rise, it is less than that of those who drink and …
Someone Else Learns Not To Flee DUI Stops
Fleeing from police is never the best thing to do, no matter the circumstances. What might have just been a simple traffic violation or even a misdemeanor DUI charge can compound into a felony which …
Livestreaming Teen DUI Driver Now Sentenced
Many people may remember the story of a young woman who live-streamed on Instagram the tragic accident that killed her sister. Moments later, she also live-streamed her sister’s dead body. The accident happened last July …
Attending DUI School Gets More Expensive
In California, a DUI can cost a person more than just an inconvenient day or night in jail. There are fines and penalties that can amount to over a few thousand dollars. One of those …
DUI Standoff Ends With K-9 Help
When a police officer catches a person driving under the influence, many stop like they should and are peacefully arrested for their crime. Some will lead officers on a chase. Others may try and fight being …
DUI Causes Lawyer To Face Disbarrment
Like many states, California has laws regarding certain professionals and what may happen if they are convicted of a DUI. Doctors can lose their license to practice medicine in the state if they are convicted. …