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. …
What to Do After a DUI Arrest in California
If you have been arrested for DUI in Fresno or elsewhere in Central California, there are several things you should do promptly to understand the charges, protect your driving privileges, and preserve information that may be important to your defense. 1. Pay Attention to the 10-Day DMV Deadline One of the most important deadlines following …
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 …
DUI Breath Testing
DUI breath testing is commonly used to determine if you are driving under the influence. However, DUI breath testing equipment is subject to a wide variety of errors. An experienced Fresno DUI attorney can highlight these errors which may show doubt in the reliability of the results. Demonstrating inaccuracies in the DUI breath testing results …
Fighting a DUI Case
A DUI can have very serious consequences on your personal and professional life, however, just because you are arrested for DUI doesn’t mean you have to be convicted. Fighting a DUI case requires the skills of an experienced Fresno DUI Attorney. There are numerous defenses that an experienced drunk driving attorney can reference to fight …
Choosing a DUI Attorney
Being arrested for drunk driving can have serious consequences on your personal and professional life. When facing DUI charges it is in your best interest to utilize the representation of an experienced DUI Attorney. Choosing a DUI attorney may be difficult for you with the abundance of options available, especially with attorneys offering hugely discounted …
DUI Vehicular Manslaughter
DUI vehicular manslaughter (also known as vehicular homicide) is caused when a drunk driver is negligent in the operation of their vehicle which results in an accident causing death. The victim can be a pedestrian, cyclist, another motorist, or a passenger in the vehicle with the offender. In a recent Fresno DUI vehicular manslaughter case, …