On behalf of Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | Jun 20, 2020 | Drunk Driving
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...
On behalf of Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | Apr 29, 2020 | Drunk Driving
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...
On behalf of Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | Dec 14, 2019 | Drunk Driving
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...
On behalf of Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | Nov 14, 2019 | Drunk Driving
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...
by Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | Aug 17, 2016 | Drunk Driving, Firm News
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...
by Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | Jul 31, 2014 | Drunk Driving, Firm News
A 29-year-old woman who was four-months pregnant was recently killed in a tragic car accident. The driver, her 36-year-old acquaintance, is suspected of drunk driving at the time of the crash, and he was seriously injured in the accident. Two more of the California...
by Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | Jul 21, 2014 | Drunk Driving, Firm News
Most drivers know that driving under the influence of alcohol isn’t just a bad idea. It’s also illegal. Despite that, a California woman was accused of causing a drunk driving accident on a California freeway. After multiple arraignments were delayed for...
by Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | Jun 19, 2014 | Drunk Driving, Firm News
Many car accidents involve more than one vehicle. However, single vehicle accidents also occur frequently and can be just as deadly as those with multiple drivers. In California, when an accident is the result of drunk driving, the driver is likely to face various...
by Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | Jun 14, 2014 | Drunk Driving, Firm News
The use of alcohol and other substances can affect an individual’s ability to operate a motor vehicle, while also causing impairment to their judgment, perception and muscle control. With this in mind, it is evident why drinking and driving is potentially far...
by Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | May 23, 2014 | Drunk Driving, Firm News
When drivers take to the road, they are aware of the risks involved. Even seasoned drivers are not impervious to being involved in an accident. In California, car accidents are an all too common occurrence. Though many car accidents are not life threatening, when the...
