DUI

While drivers get pulled over by law enforcement daily, you do not want to be that driver. For some motorists, these are simple traffic violations, such as speeding or running a stop sign. However, they could be more severe offenses, such as a drunk driving charge....

Many California drivers have heard that the law defines driving under the influence for drivers 21 or older as driving with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 or higher. Your blood alcohol content can be determined with a breath, blood, or urine test. It can be hard to...

Driving a for-hire vehicle has become a prominent “side gig” or regular job in Sonoma County and throughout California. The market for it is significant and people tend to be able to make their own hours and earn extra income. However, it is important to be aware of...

After spending some time at the bar with friends, we have two options. We can either have someone else drive us home, like a friend, taxi, Uber or Lyft. Or, we can drive home ourselves, but even if one does not feel inebriated, the former is a much better options than...

Allegations of driving under the influence can be challenging for anyone. However, if a juvenile is arrested for DUI, the law and the penalties are not the same as they are for someone who is 21 and older. In some ways they are even more strict than they are for older...

Allegations of drunk driving can be more severe than you think. That’s why you need to diligently work to build the strong criminal defense that you deserve. That’s oftentimes easier said than done, though, especially if your experience with the criminal justice...

You likely already know that if you are driving and your blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08% or above, you can be arrested for driving under the influence. But how do police determine what your BAC is? Generally, intoxication is tested either by using field...

Drunk driving consequences can be extensive and disruptive in the life of the accused driver. For that reason, it is valuable to be familiar with good defense strategies in response of drunk driving charges. Good DUI defense strategies DUI defense strategies are...

Yet another example of how driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs lands a person in trouble with the law recently played out in Napa County. According to news reports, the California Highway Patrol responded to a crash in rural Napa County. Per reports, a...

A new California law allows judges to grant diversion for first-time misdemeanor driving under the influence offenses. But it has caused confusion and has become the most litigated issue in the state. This law, AB 3234, took effect on Jan. 1 and falls in the state...