Driving Safety

Driving Safety

DUI Defense Checklist

A DUI can happen to anyone. – A DUI arrest can happen to anyone.  Thousands of people are arrested for DUI each month throughout the State of California.  Although each DUI arrest is unique in its specific details and circumstances, the following is a typical DUI arrest scenario.  Note that men and women are equally arrested for DUI every day.  The use of the pronouns ‘he/him/his’ below are used for writing clarity, however they refer to all genders. […]

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 during this festive time of year. There always seems to be plenty of food and spirits available for everyone to enjoy. […]

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. […]

Myths About DUI

Myth #1: It is illegal to drink and drive.:The Truth: It is NOT illegal to drink and then drive in California. It IS illegal to drive a vehicle while “under the influence” of alcohol and/or drugs (Vehicle Code 23152(a)).  It is also illegal to drive a vehicle while having a blood alcohol concentration of .08 percent or more. (Vehicle Code 23152(b)). […]

DMV Administrative Driver License Suspension

If you have been arrested for DUI (driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or more) you must take immediate action to protect your driving privilege. The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will suspend your driver’s license for a four (4) month period or longer depending on the circumstances of your case,  such as prior DUI convictions, commercial driver license, or other factors. […]

Defending a Palm Springs DUI

The Initial Observation and Contact: An arrest for DUI usually begins when a law enforcement officer comes in contact with a driver while the car is moving. Law enforcement will watch for certain behaviors before they stop a driver under suspicion of DUI. […]

Tips to Avoid a DUI

Tip #1.  Don't drink and drive! : If you have been drinking, call a taxi or have a friend drive you home. Tip #2.   If you do Drive, Don't park near the bar!: Police officers or their agents routinely drive through popular bar parking lots and note descriptions of cars in the parking lot and wait for the car to leave, then invent some reason to stop the car.   Never park near the bar! Tip #3.   Always drive safely. Most DUI stops are for traffic violations such as speeding, unsafe lane changes, not driving within the [...]

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