DUI Stops
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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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. […]
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. […]
The Anatomy of a DUI – Why Symptoms of Impairment are Important
In my last article in the Anatomy of a DUI series, I discussed the effects of alcohol from a clinical perspective showing the various stages of intoxication at various Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) levels. Why is this important information to know? When a person is arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol, the arresting officer will note the persons symptoms and behaviors in the arrest report, thus knowing what an arresting officer is looking for is important to possibly avoid a DUI arrest and conviction. For example, a person who has a BAC level of 0.09 to [...]
Stopped for DUI? Why you should Never, Ever Blow into a Breath Test Device… Especially Now!
I have always been of the opinion that if you are being investigated for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol by a police officer, NEVER, EVER blow into a breath testing device, and ALWAYS request a blood test. However, there are two exceptions: (1) if you are under the age of 21, you must blow into a breath testing device, and (2), if you are currently on probation for a prior DUI conviction, you must also blow into a breath testing device. Unless one of the above exceptions apply to you, here are FOUR reasons why you should [...]
