A DUI charge is a serious offense and penalties can have a significant impact on your personal and professional life. If you are facing a DUI charge it is important that you take the matter seriously and consult an experienced DUI attorney who can represent your best interests. It may come as no surprise to …
Is DUI with bodily injury a felony?
If driving under the influence caused you to injure another person you will likely be charged with DUI with Injury under California Vehicle Code section 23153 VC. A violation of Vehicle Code section 23153 is a felony. However, it can also be charged as a misdemeanor. This charge is what is commonly referred to as …
How does law enforcement attempt to prove suspicion of Marijuana DUI?
If you have been arrested for driving under the influence of marijuana your first course of action should be to contact a criminal defense lawyer in the area of your arrest. It can be difficult to prove that you were under the influence while operating a vehicle. The arresting officer may testify that at the …
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Receiving a Restricted License After a Second DUI Conviction in CA
The answer is, in most cases, yes. Since July 1, 2010, individuals who have been convicted of a second DUI offense in California are eligible to receive a restricted license after 90 days if the following requirement have been met. Proof of enrollment in a licensed 18 or 30 month drinking driver program. Verification of …
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DUI Case Collapses in Nevada Crash that Killed 5
A criminal case has collapsed against a teenager accused of driving drunk and causing a crash in Nevada that killed five Southern California family members. Prosecutors and defense attorneys said Wednesday that DNA evidence proves 18-year-old Jean Ervin Soriano wasn’t driving the SUV that rear-ended a van carrying seven people to the Los Angeles area …
Marijuana DUI
Everyone knows that it is illegal to drive while under the influence of drugs and alcohol based on California Vehicle Code 23152(a) VC. Marijuana DUI is a possibility, even if you are a medical marijuana user. California still makes it illegal to drive while under the influence of drugs, including marijuana, regardless of whether or …
When Does a DUI Become a Felony in California?
When does a DUI become a felony in California? This is a common question and multiple factors can contribute to a DUI charge becoming a felony. In California, these factors include: As the defendant, if you have had three or more DUI convictions within the previous ten years, you will be charged with felony DUI. …
Arrested for DUI
Being arrested for DUI can have a serious impact on both your personal and professional life. The penalties for DUI (driving under the influence) and DWI (driving while intoxicated) should not be taken lightly. If you have been arrested for DUI your first step should be contacting an experienced DUI defense attorney. A DUI defense …
Warrantless DUI Blood Tests Draw Concern From Supreme Court
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court appeared reluctant Wednesday to allow police to routinely order blood tests for unwilling drunken-driving suspects without at least trying to obtain a search warrant from a judge. The court heard arguments Wednesday in a case about a disputed blood test from Missouri, against the backdrop of a serious national problem …
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DUI Causing Bodily Injury
DUI causing bodily injury or death is a serious matter that could lead to a felony DUI conviction, depending on the circumstances of the accident. In these cases the prosecution will seek to prove that the driver of the vehicle was under the influence of alcohol or drugs (whether legal or illegal) at the time …