DUI Checkpoints
What are My Rights During a Traffic Stop?
People often ask, “what are my rights if I get stopped by the police?” Provide Driver License, Car Registration, Proof of Insurance: First of all, the officer will likely ask to see your car registration, your driver license and proof of insurance. By law, you are obligated to provide those items to the officer. But other than that, you don’t have any obligations to answer the officer’s questions or to do anything else for that matter. […]
Field sobriety tests, and their problems explained
Field Sobriety Tests are tools that an officer uses out in the field to help him or her form an opinion if a driver is under the influence of alcohol. Whether or not Field Sobriety Tests are accurate to begin with is an issue in itself. The more important question, however, is whether the officer administered the tests correctly, and did the officer interpret his observations of test clues correctly. […]
What are my rights if I get stopped by the police?
People often ask, “what are my rights if I get stopped by the police?” The officer is going to ask for your registration, your license and proof of insurance. Other than that, you don’t have any obligations to answer his questions or to do anything else for that matter. The fifth amendment of the US Constitutions says that no one can force us to say anything that would incriminate ourselves. Officers will ask you to do a field sobriety test. Officers will often times ask you to blow into a preliminary alcohol screening device, which [...]
DUI v. DWI?
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Can you get a DUI on a Bicycle?
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What is a field sobriety test?
Field sobriety tests are tools that officers use to help them determine whether or not you’re under the influence. That’s the stated definition of that. The reality is they are just roadside agility tests that officers are going to have you do so they can say you didn’t do them right. […]
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. […]
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. […]
Avoid a DUI Conviction this Thanksgiving Holiday Season
This week I am taking a break from the Anatomy of a DUI series I’ve been writing. Instead this week I want to focus on some practical tips to avoid a DUI conviction. The one thing that comes along with the Thanksgiving Holiday season is a lot of social time with friends and family that usually includes some holiday cheer – drinking alcohol. Therefore I want to provide readers with some practical tips to avoid a DUI (driving under the influence) conviction. […]
