DUI in California: Don’t Convict Yourself
Law enforcement agencies across California have been ramping up efforts to enforce drunk driving laws. As an attorney practicing in Indio, CA, I’m always amazed at the sheer number of DUI cases that come through the courthouse. Many people don’t realize how easy it is to reach a BAC of .08. Many more are unaware […]
DUI Defenses That Work – The No Drive Defense
DUI defenses that work, the “No drive” defense. When it comes to DUI law, there are two types of DUI defenses. Â The first type would be DUI defenses that sound nice on paper or in your lawyer’s office. Â These are great for legal debates or a nice scholarly article, but they won’t do you […]
DUI defenses that work – Don’t Trust the Breathalyzer
Don’t Trust the Breathalyzer I have people call me every day and ask, “If I blew over the limit…..how can I win my case?”  People just can’t imagine that they could blow over the limit and NOT get a DUI conviction.  The very first step in building a defense in a case with a […]
Getting a DUI in another State
Many people have no idea about how to handle an out of state DUI. How one handles these out of state affairs is very important as it may go a long way in terms of determining how long the case might take and what penalty will be passed. Getting a DUI is an expensive affair […]
When Is Your License Suspended After a DUI?
According to California DUI laws, persons suspected of driving while inebriated have up to ten days within which they can request for a DMV (department of motor vehicle) hearing following their arrest. Once a DMV hearing has been requested, the suspected DUI offender automatically gets a temporary reprieve on the suspension. What this means is […]
