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Across the country, police have been cracking down on drunk drivers. Like most people, you are probably aware of the severe penalties people receive for committing DUI offenses. These can include costly fines and community service. However, the financial punishments are the least of your worries. The state of California does not joke around when… Read More »
When two vehicles are involved in an automobile mishap and the driver of one of the vehicles is found to have been driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) or with the use of drugs (DUID), there can still be blame placed on both drivers if both shared fault. How can this be? Like many… Read More »
California is one many states with the DUI Child Endangerment law, which adds penalties for DUI convictions when a minor is in the vehicle at the time when the driver is charged. Such laws are a cause championed by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), an organization that has been a leader in advocating for more… Read More »
Let’s face it — a DUI charge can be serious. But with the right DUI defense lawyer by your side, you may be able to beat the charges. Following are some of the attributes you should look for when hiring an attorney: Experience: When searching for the right DUI defense lawyer, you must choose someone… Read More »
When socializing with peers and colleagues, it is common for teenagers and young adults to drink alcohol. Some may even lose track of just how much they consumed. In an alcohol-impaired condition, they then make the risky decision to get behind the wheel of a car and drive. In a August 2010 press release that… Read More »
Despite public service announcements urging people not to drink and drive, some still do. And the statisticsregarding alcohol-impaired driving are sobering. In a campaign promoting April 2012 as Alcohol Awareness Month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reminded the public yet again of the dangers of alcohol-impaired driving. The agency, within the U.S. Department… Read More »
The clink of glasses marks most celebrations. Given that people will probably drink at social events and special occasions, it is important to drink responsibly. This means using good judgment before getting behind the wheel of a car or allowing others to drive in an alcohol-impaired condition. The findings of a survey conducted by the… Read More »
After being pulled over on suspicion of DUI, officers may ask you to submit to a field sobriety test (FST). FSTs are used by police to determine whether they have cause to arrest you for DUI. Results of these tests can be used against you in court if you end up being charged. Chemical tests… Read More »
Kerry Steigerwalt
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