David Belniak of Pasco County, Florida, admitted to driving under the influence and causing the death of three people in 2007. He had already begun serving his 12-year sentence, followed by 10 years of probation. He will never be able to have a driver’s license again. But the courts were not finished with him yet…. Read More »
Drunk driving is not an offense that’s taken lightly in California’s criminal justice system. With a simple DUI, even first-time offenders can receive a four-month license suspension and a minimum $300 fine. And the penalties get progressively harsher from there, with some repeat or otherwise aggravated offenses subject to a license suspension/revocation of up to… Read More »
Your DUI arrest sets in motion a critical chain of events – and how you handle the first steps can make all the difference in the eventual outcome. When you’re charged with a DUI, your driver’s license will be confiscated and you’ll get a pink notice suspending your license and giving you just 10 calendar… Read More »
You might want to skip on that last vodka tonic or Bud Light after hearing the results of what the National Transportation Safety Board meeting is voting on today in Washington. The NTSB is meeting today to vote on whether they will recommend all 50 states to lower the BAC that law enforcers use to… Read More »
Basically, an Ignition Interlock Device, or IID, is a dashboard gizmo that’s wired to your car’s ignition and requires you to provide an alcohol-free breath sample before you will be able to start (or continue driving) the car. And yes, it’s a giant pain in the tailpipe. But if you’ve been convicted of a second… Read More »
As detailed in a recent article in the Los Angeles Times, the Automobile Club of Southern California estimates that even a first-offense misdemeanor DUI conviction can now cost up to $15,649. This includes such factors as Fines Penalties and court costs Legal fees Restitution Increase in auto insurance rates The figure represents a 29 percent… Read More »
In some ways, your DUI fate is in your hands. The California Department of Alcohol & Drug Programs
May is upon us and with it comes Cinco de Mayo! San Diego is an especially wonderful city to celebrate this holiday as it was settled by the Spanish in 1769. Being so close to Mexico, San Diego’s culture incorporates elements from its Spanish speaking neighbors. Evidence of this can be found in some of… Read More »
If you think “Wet Reckless” sounds like a ‘70s punk rock band, think again. But if you have been charged with a DUI in California, the concept of wet reckless may just be music to your ears. Even a first-time conviction for a DUI in California can mean jail time of between two days and… Read More »
Background checks are used by potential employers, licensing agencies, government entities and other organizations. What appears on them depends on the nature and depth of the inquiry. Your auto insurer, for instance, may only need a printout of your current driving record on file with the DMV. Potential employers may need state-level checks available from… Read More »
Kerry Steigerwalt
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