There are many factors that can affect your blood alcohol content (BAC). In fact, may of these factors are completely unrelated to alcohol. Age, gender, body type and metabolism can all contribute. Before we get too far ahead we should first discuss what BAC is. Blood alcohol content, or BAC, is a measure of alcohol that …
California Bail Law
If you are unfamiliar with bail bonds, a bail bond is a contract between the accused and a bail bond agent. Under the contract of the bail bond the accused is making a promise to appear in court when ordered to do so and as a result of that promise the bail bond agent promises …
How Does a DUI Affect a Commercial Driver’s License in California?
California commercial drivers are subject to additional rules involving alcohol, commercial motor vehicles, and CDL disqualification. It is therefore important to distinguish between the criminal DUI case, the driver’s ordinary driving privilege, and the person’s ability to operate a commercial motor vehicle. Can You Lose Your CDL for a DUI in California? Yes. A DUI …
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5 Facts to Know About Breathalyzer Tests
It is not uncommon to hear about DUI issues on the news, reported in newspapers, or seen online. As a result most of us have become aware of what a breathalyzer test is and how it is used, in most instances during DUI traffic stops, to test the blood alcohol content (BAC) of the suspected …
Can a plea bargain be helpful in a DUI case?
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a very serious charge and can result in severe consequences personally, professionally, and financially. If you were arrested for DUI it is very important that you take the time to educate yourself on the options available to you, especially if you feel that you should not have been arrested …
Drunk Driving Car Accidents
Despite the laws and continued education directed at the dangers of drinking and driving there is still an excessive amount of injuries and deaths that occur every year due to this dangerous activity. In fact, according to the Center for Disease Control driving while intoxicated or impaired accounted for nearly one-third of all auto fatalities …
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents can be extremely serious due to the fact that riders do not have the same protective elements in place that many motorists have in newer, more technologically advanced vehicles. Motorcyclists are largely exposed and even when wearing an appropriate helmet and protective riding gear can suffer serious injuries if involved in an accident. …
Aggressive Driving
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration defines aggressive driving as when: “an individual commits a combination of moving traffic offenses so as to endanger other persons or property.” We have all been witnesses to aggressive driving at one point or another. Drivers who dart in and out of traffic, drivers who speed, or drivers who …
Driver Fatigue Automobile Collisions
Driver fatigue is a very serious danger that contributes to thousands of accidents every year. Fatigue can lead to car accidents because it impairs reaction time causing the driver to be less vigilant and not as capable of processing and integrating information. If you are operating a vehicle while drowsy (sleepy), especially if you are …
Side Impact Crashes
Side impact car accidents can result in severe damage to the vehicle and also severe injuries to the occupants. Unlike front or rear-end impacts, side impact accidents do not offer as much protection from the colliding vehicle for the driver and passengers of the vehicle. You may hear side impact crashes referred to as t-bone …