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Many factors contribute to drunk driving accidents in California. You may be wondering which drivers are most likely to be arrested for driving under the influence (DUI). You can use this article to find out what age group has the drunkest driving accidents around the country. The professionals at the Simmrin Law Group can also help you go over other factors associated with drunk driving accidents. Focus on the laws...

It can be difficult to know what you should do if you’re accused of driving under the influence (DUI). Prosecutors and police officers may try to convince you to plead guilty, especially if you took a test that showed that your blood alcohol content (BAC) was over the legal limit. However, pleading guilty to a DUI is rarely in your best interest in California. Before you enter a guilty plea,...

Drivers who are accused of driving under the influence (DUI) in California are generally required to attend a formal hearing after their arrest. Failing to attend this hearing is considered a criminal act that can lead to fines and, in some situations, up to three years of time behind bars. You can learn more about the exact requirements for attending your DUI hearing right here. The professionals at the Simmrin...

You may be required to install an ignition interlock device (IID) into your vehicle after a conviction for driving under the influence (DUI). These devices are a type of breathalyzer that measures your blood alcohol content (BAC) before allowing you to operate your vehicle. How much does it cost to have a breathalyzer installed in your car in California? Generally, you can expect to pay $75 – $125 for the...

You may be required to install a breathalyzer – also called an ignition interlock device (IID) – in your vehicle if you are convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) in California. Failure to comply with this requirement can have serious legal consequences. However, drivers who wish to install a breathalyzer may be unsure how to begin this process. You can use this article to find out how to set...

Drunk driving is a serious problem around the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) tracks and reports statistics tied to impaired driving. Information from each state allows you to get a fast overview of how many people are driving under the influence (DUI) every year. You can find drunk driving statistics for California from the CDC in this article. You can also go over reports from the National...

Drivers who operate an all terrain vehicle (ATV) in California must follow many of the same regulations as people who operate on-highway vehicles. This includes all laws related to alcohol-usage while behind the wheel. ATV operators who consume alcohol or drugs and then cause an accident can face charges for driving under the influence (DUI). In fact, you could face DUI charges even if you do not wreck an ATV....

If you receive a DUI conviction in the state of California, one of the first things you may be thinking is how this will affect your job. If you are in between jobs, you may be concerned as to whether this will affect your ability to get a new job. And if you are already employed, you may be wondering whether your employer is within his right to fire you...

If someone died in an accident that preceded your arrest in the state of California, you may be very nervous about the possibility of going to jail. However, you can still defend yourself against these charges. In order to come up with an appropriate defense, you must be aware of the penalties you could face, and how the victim's death affects the proceedings going forward. Accident Involving a Death When...

In the state of California, the penalties for a DUI are determined based on whether you have any prior DUI convictions from the past 10 years. The punishments are bad enough for a first offense, let alone a second and third. When your pipes break, you hire a plumber. If you’re facing a DUI charge, especially if this is not your first go-round, hiring a Los Angeles DUI lawyer is...