A DUI criminal charge is a heavy indictment requiring several hearings, court appearances, and permissions, including one with the DMV. Even if you are not officially found guilty of a DUI, the DMV in California can suspend your license. You can challenge this license suspension by asking the DMV to hold an administrative proceeding. Given […]
When state law enforcement suspects someone of a crime and decides to arrest them, they may attempt to resist. But is resisting arrest a felony? In general, yes, it is a crime to suppress an arrest. Resisting an arrest is a form of obstruction of justice, a serious offense. The penalty for resisting arrest varies […]
California law currently has many legal statutes covering driving under the influence (DUI). California DUI laws do not only mention the defendant’s blood alcohol content. The state’s laws also make it unlawful for defendants to operate a vehicle while they are impaired despite their BAC. California Vehicle Code 23152 VC. This legal statute is the primary basis […]
Facing DUI charges can put yourself and your future in jeopardy as it can result in severe consequences, especially when someone was injured as a result. DUI or driving under the influence was a relatively minor offense before, and DUI cases rarely made the news. And the penalties were limited to DUI classes and fines. […]
Find out how long after an accident you can be charged with a DUI. Are there time limits on when a person can be charged with the crime of Driving Under the Influence? Time moves fast when you are having fun. One after another, you take shots trying to catch up with the euphoria in […]
Drinking and driving is never the way to go, but no matter how much you’ve drank, if you’re pulled over, there’s a huge likelihood you’ll fail the sobriety test. Police have 7 ways to determine whether or not you get a DUI, driving under the influence. All 7 ways are designed to ensure failure. […]