
WHAT CAN I DO TO PROTECT MY DRIVER’S LICENSE AFTER BEING ARRESTED FOR A DUI?
If you’ve been arrested for a DUI, you may be wondering what you can do to protect your driver’s license. The first thing you should know is that you have the right to a DMV hearing. This hearing is separate from your criminal court case and is held to determine whether or not your license
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DO I HAVE TO TAKE THE BREATHALYZER TEST?
A DUI arrest can turn out to be a nightmare for any person. Fortunately, there are DUI attorneys available within the state of California who specialize in DUI cases and may help you with whatever DUI-related issue you’re going through. However, before consulting with a DUI attorney, it is crucial that you understand specific DUI procedures
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN CALIFORNIA
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEFINED Under the Penal Code, “domestic violence” is defined as “abuse committed against an adult or a minor who is a spouse, former spouse, cohabitant, former cohabitant, or person with whom the suspect has had a child or is having or has had a dating or engagement relationship.” (Pen C §13700(b)). “Abuse” is
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WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF A DUI CONVICTION?
California has two major drink-driving laws that make it a felony to drive under the influence of alcohol. California Vehicle Code 23152(a) criminalizes driving under the influence of alcohol. California Vehicle Code 23152(b) makes it a crime to drive a motor vehicle when the blood alcohol level exceeds 0.08%. After being arrested for drunk driving, you will most
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