Just as a DUI arrest leads to both criminal and DMV administrative cases, a DUI conviction leads to criminal and DMV related consequences. This post familiarizes you with these two tracks of consequences.
First Offense
If you are convicted of…
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You can minimize the evidence obtained at all stages of an arrest by the Placer DUI investigating officers by sticking to the following script.
Initial Stop
When you are pulled over and approached by a Placer DUI investigating officer, roll…
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The previous blog entry introduced you to the importance of evidence in a DUI case. This blog discusses the various ways in which Placer DUI investigating officers obtain the evidence later used to support the Placer County District Attorney’s case.…
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Just because you were arrested for DUI and your blood alcohol level was above .08 % does not mean you should simply plead guilty at the first opportunity. There are a variety of DUI defenses that are available in a…
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People who drive big-rigs, busses, tank trucks or other commercial vehicles are subject to stricter rules regarding driving while under the influence of alcohol. This post discusses the laws related specifically to DUI regarding commercial drivers and the harsh consequences…
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This post discusses issues related to the DMV license suspension that results from a DUI arrest. The DMV suspension mater should not be overlooked because there may be strategic advantages to proceeding thoroughly and with an experienced DUI Attorney.
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The legal consequences become more severe with each DUI conviction. This section outlines the increase in penalties for multiple misdemeanor DUI offenses and also discusses frequently charged DUI enhancements. The penalties related to felony DUIs with prior offenses are more severe than the above and are not covered in this blog.
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There are several offenses related to DUIs that are commonly charged in Placer County and the other 57 California Counties. This post discusses the most frequent examples: Baby DUI, Wet and Reckless, Driving on a Suspended License, and Hit and Run.
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There are several felony DUI/DWI charges in California including driving drunk while intoxicated and causing injury, DUI with three prior offenses on the driver’s record and DUI with a prior vehicle manslaughter conviction.
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If you have been charged with a misdemeanor DUI, it is vital that you consult a DUI attorney with experience handling such cases. DUI cases are complex, frequently involve constitutional issues and often require expert analysis and testimony.
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Drinking while driving is always a bad idea. If you do drink and decide to get behind the wheel in Placer County, you could be facing harsh consequences if you are pulled over. You will need to hire an experienced defense…
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Driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI) are both considered drunk driving.
You can be charged with a drunk driving offense if you drive with a blood alcohol level over the state’s maximum permissible blood alcohol limit.…
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