Being Proactive with Domestic Violence Charges
THE PHONE CALL Being investigated for any domestic violence related offense can be very stressful. A minor argument or verbal altercation in an already fragile marriage or relationship can lead to a felony case being filed. Whether it is your romantic partner or a well-meaning neighbor, one phone call to the police about a domestic […]
How To Avoid DUI conviction : Don’t Give the Police a Reason to Pull you Over!
Obviously, the best, and most sure way to avoid DUI conviction, is to not consume alcohol. It is not even enough to only drink a bit so your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is below the legal limit. Any measurable amount of alcohol in your system can lead to a DUI charge if the officer feels […]
DUI Lawyer: What’s a “wet reckless”?
Sometimes, in reference to a DUI, you will hear the term “wet reckless” or simply a “wet”. What does this even mean? Well, it is a term used as a plea bargain settlement in place of a DUI. You cannot be charged with a “wet reckless”. Instead, California Vehicle Code (CVC) section 23103.5 (http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d11/vc23103_5.htm) allows […]
DUI Lawyer: Field Sobriety Tests (FST)
Field Sobriety Tests can be a little scary and chances are, whether you have ever been pulled over for a DUI or not, you know about the Field Sobriety Tests (FST’s). Field Sobriety Tests are used by law enforcement to determine whether a subject’s blood alcohol level is below or above the legal limit. While […]
What is Cal Vehicle Code 23152?
Guest Post Columnist: Christopher J McCann an Orange County criminal defense DUI lawyer So what does this code refer to? Cal vehicle code 23152 states it is completely illegal for anyone that is under the influence of drugs or alcohol or both to drive any vehicle. This is based on it being illegal for any […]
