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In California, enrollment in Driving Under the Influence (DUI) classes, is often one of the consequences faced by those convicted of DUI. It is not an optional or negotiable part of sentencing. After an arrest for a DUI offense, seek legal representation from a defense attorney experienced in handling DUI cases.  Along with having to attend DUI classes, you could face fines, loss of driving privileges, and jail time. A...

DUI arrests and convictions bring both immediate and potentially long-term consequences, including fines, probation, installation of interlock devices, attendance at alcohol abuse classes, license suspension, and jail time. Some of these consequences cross state lines.  If you live in California and get a DUI while visiting or traveling through another state, you can face penalties in the arresting state and in California. To ensure fair treatment by both states and...

California treats driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol as a criminal act. To catch drivers operating a motor vehicle under the influence, police officers sometimes set up DUI checkpoints. Drivers must stop at these checkpoints and cooperate with law enforcement under most circumstances. So, what are the penalties for avoiding a DUI checkpoint? In fact, California law allows drivers to turn around to avoid a DUI checkpoint...

If you’re reading this, you’re likely thinking about letting your DUI lawyer go and hiring another one to replace them. Well, if there’s a good cause to fire a DUI lawyer (such as the lawyer not providing adequate representation), you should disengage their services. People who fire their DUI lawyers are typically unhappy with their services. If you have been charged with a DUI or other related allegations, you need...

Airplanes and airports are ripe with the opportunity to drink, and that can often lead to having a few more cocktails than you intend to. In fact, drinking before and during flights is so ubiquitous that, according to NBC News, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has requested that airports monitor passengers’ drinking. In California, you cannot be arrested for simply being drunk on an airplane. However, there are certain rules...

Everyone knows that they shouldn’t drink and drive. But what happens if your car is parked? Can you still get a DUI even if your car isn’t moving? Can you legally sleep it off in your car without getting arrested? The fact is that the legality of being drunk in a parked car is complicated.  Police officers could technically arrest you, but don’t always have the right to do so....

California offers residents beautiful weather all year long. There are ample opportunities for outings like playing a round of golf with friends. No matter the setting, it’s imperative that you always drink responsibly. If you have one too many drinks at the clubhouse before driving your golf cart, you can be arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. California takes a firm stance against drunk driving and you may...

A preliminary alcohol screening (PAS) test is used by law enforcement to help determine whether a driving under the influence (DUI) arrest is warranted. PAS tests are administered as part of the initial steps of a DUI investigation. An officer will use a portable breathalyzer device to measure the concentration of alcohol in a suspect's breath. The results of this test will often guide the officer’s decision on whether or...

The state of California takes driving under the influence very seriously and has put mandatory penalties for a DUI arrest and conviction into place. Besides potential jail time and fines, you will lose your California driver's license after a DUI conviction. How long you lose your license depends on your specific case. If you've been arrested for DUI, don't delay seeking legal advice from a Los Angeles DUI lawyer. Working...