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Can a Palm Springs DUI be a felony?
Many people ask me, can a DUI be a felony? A DUI can be a felony. It really depends on what the circumstances of your DUI. For instance, if you have three prior DUI convictions and this new DUI is a fourth DUI within 10 years, this will be filed as a felony. Under the law, technically it’s what’s called a wobbler which means that the prosecutor does have the option to file it as a misdemeanor but more than likely, they are going to file it as a felony because that’s just what they [...]
Can I get a DUI on a bicycle?
It may seem like a strange question, but can I get a DUI on a bicycle? In California, you can get a DUI on a bicycle. Basically, you cannot ride a bicycle on the roadway while you are under the influence of alcohol and or drugs. The penalties compared to driving while under the influence are a little less because obviously, you are on a bicycle. […]
Will a DUI show up on background checks in Palm Springs
Many people ask if I’ve been convicted of a DUI is it gonna show up on a background check and those background checks can affect your ability to get future employment things of that nature. Background checks basically is a governmental record of every conviction that you’ve ever had. […]
Twelve Tips To Avoid A DUI Conviction
The holiday season is upon us, and with it usually comes a lot of good cheer. Family and friends get together to enjoy each other’s company and celebrate the season. Office parties are a plenty this festive time of year. There always seems to be plenty of food and spirits available for everyone to enjoy. […]
Is a Wet Reckless Better than a DUI?
If you’ve been arrested and charged with a DUI in the Southern California, you should take these charges seriously as you could be facing jail time, fines, and suspension of your driving privileges. Fortunately, if you decide to work with an experienced DUI Defense Lawyer, it is possible to have your charges reduced or even dismissed. […]
I got a DUI – what do I do?
First, get emotionally prepared. Getting arrested for a DUI can be an embarrassing and traumatic experience for most people. Getting arrested for DUI can leave the arrested person with deep and conflicting feelings that range from fear, shame, regret, and anger; the arrested person can experience depression, desperation and even self-loathing. […]
I Got Arrested for a DUI, Do I need an SR-22 now?
I Got Arrested for a DUI, Do I need an SR-22 now? Why am I getting phone calls from sales people trying to sell me SR-22 certificates? Lately, this is a question I’ve been hearing often. The answer is NO, at least NOT YET, and perhaps NEVER. […]
DUI Blood Alcohol Testing & How To Fight Them
A person’s blood alcohol content can be determined by testing a sample of the person’s blood. Compared to a breath test, a blood test is generally a more accurate method to determine a person’s blood alcohol concentration if the analysis is done correctly. However, blood alcohol analysis is a very complicated process and there are many factors related to blood testing that can cause the result to be unreliable. […]
Is DUI Prosecution Influenced by Politics?
There is a certain group of people, whether they are members of law enforcement or other government players, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), etc., that in essence want to see prohibition again, where it is illegal to drink alcohol, period. […]
Determining a Driver’s Blood Alcohol Level
Blood alcohol testing is an attempt by law enforcement to determine how much alcohol is in a driver’s bloodstream. If a blood alcohol test result is 0.08% or higher, a driver is presumed to have violated the law (Vehicle Code 23152(b)). Keep in mind that the defense can present evidence, either through cross examination or affirmatively, that the test result is unreliable. It is important to remember that the blood alcohol test is supposed to determine the driver’s blood alcohol concentration at the time of driving the car, and not after the fact. There can [...]
