California legalized the recreational use of cannabis this year and the police are stepping up to find drivers who are intoxicated by cannabis while driving. Just because it’s legal now doesn’t mean you can operate …
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Ninth DUI in Six Years Forces State to Act
Alcohol is something people turn to when they have a major trauma in their life. But drinking away pain is a good way to end up with an alcohol addiction. Combine that with driving and …
Never Skip your Court Date
We’re talking about today’s DUI story from the Fresno Bee because it demonstrates something you should never do when you’re called to the court. Never skip your trial date. It will only land you in …
Newport Beach Steps Up Patrols
Holidays are a prime time for the police to be on the lookout for DUI suspects. Yes, even President’s Day. The Los Angeles Times has reported that Newport Beach will be stepping up patrols over …
Was it DUI or Fatigue in this Crash?
Late-night driving is a prime cause for getting involved in a DUI accident. Many people choose to drink at night. But it’s also a time for fatigued driving which can simulate the same effects. This …
Lost Coast Man Faces Life in Prison for DUI Accident
Whenever you’re in an accident, there are certain actions you must take. Stay at the scene, help the injured if you can, and call the authorities to give a report. These are simple actions. But …
Drunk Driver Receives Huge Sentence
If you get convicted of DUI, getting slapped with around $10,000 worth of fines and hidden payments is not unreasonable. But when others get injured on top of the DUI, or killed, things that are …
Why do they Announce Checkpoints and Patrols?
One of the things that surprises people who move to California is why the newspapers announce where the DUI checkpoints will be placed. Doesn’t that defeat the purpose of catching drunk drivers? An officer in …
Daughter Struggles to Keep Family Together After DUI
DUI can do more than just take your license away, put you in jail, or make you blow into an interlock device. It can deport you if you are an illegal immigrant. With the increased …
Marine Charged with Murder in DUI Case
One of the things that a defense attorney can do on your behalf is to negotiate charges. If a prosecutor tries to place extremely strong charges on you, they can be challenged. Unfortunately, in today’s …