Orange County DUI Lawyer BlogAs the holiday season approaches, celebrations across California often involve gatherings where alcohol consumption is common. While the festive spirit is in the air, it’s crucial to understand the legal implications of driving under the influence (DUI) during this period. Here’s a guide to help you navigate through the legal intricacies that come with a […]
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CAN I EXPUNGE MY DUI CONVICTION?
In California, many convictions can be “expunged.” (The common term most people use is “expungement,” but it’s not actually an expungement, as will be clear as you read further.) In most cases, an individual (defendant) convicted of DUI will be eligible to petition the court for this relief. Upon a successful petition, the court permits […]
PASSIVE IMPAIRED DRIVING PREVENTION SYSTEMS WILL BE REQUIRED IN FUTURE CARS
Whether you think this is a good thing or another step towards a “Big Brother” future, there is an effort to make drunk driving detection a standard feature in all new cars. New technologies allow impaired driving detection through sensors that can monitor the driver’s eye movement as well as touch and breath sensors that […]
What Happens When You Violate Court Ordered Terms of Probation Following a DUI Conviction?
If you are convicted on a DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs) violation in California, you will be required to attend DUI classes as part of your sentence. The court may also order additional terms of your DUI probation such as attending AA meetings or community service. Failure to abide by the […]
FEDERAL LAW MAY SOON REQUIRE DRUNK AND IMPAIRED DRIVING TECHNOLOGY ON NEW PASSENGER VEHICLES.
On New Year’s Day 2021 in Central California, a driver with twice the legal limit of 0.08% blood alcohol concentration (BAC) in his system was speeding at approximately 90 mph on a two-lane roadway. He lost control of his vehicle and crossed over the centerline causing a head-on collision with a truck traveling in the […]
DUI DIVERSION PROGRAM FOR ENLISTED MILITARY AND VETERANS
Military veterans arrested on a first-time DUI may be eligible for what is billed as a “therapeutic and support” alternative to the criminal proceedings that usually accompany a charge of driving under the influence (or alcohol or drugs). This alternative is codified into California law under Penal Code section 1001.80 and known as the “Military […]
WHEN RESTITUTION IS ORDERED AS PART OF A DUI CONVICTION
Most Californians are aware that a DUI conviction costs more than just attorney fees and the fines and fees levied by the court. After a DUI conviction, insurance rates are bound to increase, there are costs associated with the installation and maintenance of an Ignition Interlock Device, DMV fees, and so on. But one cost […]
DUI AND THE HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER DESIGNATION
One of the potential hazards of a DUI offense is the “Habitual Traffic Offender” designation. Even one DUI combined with other violations within a 12-month period can trigger a habitual traffic offender charge. There are several DUI-related conditions that make a driver a habitual traffic offender: One of the punishments for conviction on a […]
CAN A LOW CARB DIET CAUSE AN INACCURATE BREATHALYZER RESULT?
Ketogenic (Keto) and low carbohydrate diets are among the more popular eating lifestyles these days. Someone on a strict Keto or other low carb diet metabolizes energy differently than a person who is eating a normal amount of carbs. The liver of a person on such diets breaks down fat for fuel, which creates […]
California DUI Admin Per Se Hearing
What is a “Per Se” DUI? What does a DUI “per se” actually mean? “Per se” is a Latin term meaning “by and of itself.” Under California law, a blood alcohol level (BAC) of 0.08% is by and of itself considered driving under the influence. (For some drivers such as those with commerciallicenses, the per […]