Drunk Driving
When is a DUI considered a felony in California?
In California, driving under the influence is typically classified as a misdemeanor. However, depending on the circumstances of your case, prosecutors may decide to charge you with a felony instead of a misdemeanor. Here a few possible situations when drunk driving...
Know the law when facing charges of driving while high
With the legalization of recreational marijuana in California, there is a greater chance of drivers being stopped and accused of driving under the influence of drugs. In the past, the focus for DUI was on alcohol. Now, there are inevitable questions about how drivers...
How to handle a DUI checkpoint
You have a lot to lose with a DUI conviction. The penalties for DUI in California are extremely high, which is why you want to do your best to avoid a charge. When you come upon a DUI checkpoint, your first instinct may be to stop, turn around and avoid it. You are...
Can I refuse a breathalyzer test?
If you are pulled over for suspected drunk driving in Newport Beach you may wonder if you can refuse to take a breathalyzer test. The answer is not simple, as there are different types of breath tests and different consequences for refusing them. Preliminary alcohol...
DUI charges could result in administrative license suspension
Being able to drive may seem like a right in California, but it really is a privilege. This means that it can be taken away if people do not follow the rules. There are many rules that drivers need to follow as they drive, but one of the most important rules that...
Was the breathalyzer in my DUI case properly calibrated?
After a drunk driving arrest in California, people will inevitably have a litany of concerns. They will wonder if they are going to lose their driver’s license; if they will go to jail; how much their fines will be; and if it will have a negative impact on their...
What drugs qualify as DUI in California?
At this point, we all know that drinking and driving is against the law across the country. However, what you may not know is that other substances can qualify you for a DUI charge in Newport Beach, California, as well. DUI for drugs and alcohol Depending on the drug,...
Disputing Breathalyzer results
Some criminal defense attorneys will advise drivers under suspicion of a DUI to refuse to submit to a Breathalyzer test. The reason for this is that many prosecutors base a significant part of their DUI case on the results of this test. If the test results indicate...
Under what circumstances is a DUI considered a felony?
Maybe it’s not your first DUI. You have gotten one before and while the whole experience was unpleasant you may think you know what to expect. However, if your DUI is treated as a felony this time instead of as a misdemeanor, you are sailing in new waters that you are...
Understanding California drunk driving laws for those under 21
In Orange County and throughout California, people are undoubtedly aware of the potential legal and personal challenges that accompany a charge of driving under the influence (DUI). A conviction can result in a person getting their driver’s license suspended, fines...