The penalties for driving while impaired by alcohol can throw anyone’s life off track, but when you rely on student loans or scholarships to pay for your tuition, you have additional concerns. Here is what you need to know about how a DUI conviction can impact your...
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Your arrest for DUI, license suspension and the IID possibility
Any arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence is alarming for the driver, whether it is a first brush with the law or a repeat offense. Of primary concern for most of those arrested is driver’s license suspension. You need your car. You need your license....
Legal consequences for California DUI
Charges of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can result in serious legal consequences in California. The state has established minimum sentences that include license suspension, fines and even jail time. DUI charges apply to drivers arrested with blood...
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Many people in California convicted of driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated offenses may lose their driving privileges as part of the penalties for their charges. During a driver's license suspension period, some people may reinstate their driving...
3 common defenses to a DUI charge
A DUI arrest and conviction means you may face severe penalties. For example, according to the State of California DMV, the arresting law enforcement official will confiscate your driver's license, and you will not have driving privileges until the expiration of your...
How could a DUI impact your child’s life?
California state laws treat DUI related crimes in a harsh way. This is true even for first time offenses. Your college student may end up facing more trouble than they think if they end up with a DUI charge. Convictions can impact your child's ability to continue in...
What happens to your driver’s license after a DUI arrest?
If you are over the age of 21, it is illegal to drive a car with a blood alcohol content level at or above 0.08%, according to the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles. If a law enforcement officer arrests you for DUI for driving with a BAC level that...
DUI charges as a motorcyclist
Motorcyclists may have a number of questions when it comes to drunk driving charges. Some may mistakenly believe that the consequences of a DUI case will be less severe solely because they were riding a motorcycle, while others may think that they are less likely to...
Facing a DUI charge in California
Motorists convicted of driving under the influence in California could receive fines, license suspension and jail time. These charges result when law enforcement arrests an individual with measured blood alcohol content of 0.08% or greater. With a range of minimum and...
Drunk driving charges necessitate a strong defense
Whether it is your first DUI or your third, you know that you are facing a serious legal predicament. In California, drivers convicted of drunk driving could be facing penalties that will have a substantial, long-reaching impact, and it is important to act quickly to...