DUI | San Diego Law Blog - Part 3

Can I Be Turned Down For a Job if I Have Had a DUI?

By San Diego Attorney on July 15, 2022

How DUIs could hurt your job chances—in a nutshell

Employers in California can only conduct a criminal background check after making a conditional offer of employment. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, this check looks at your criminal record for up to seven years before the check (although there are some jobs where employers are still required by other legislation to obtain a full criminal record).

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Can You Drive For a Rideshare Company With a DUI?

By San Diego Attorney on July 1, 2022

What is considered a DUI in California?

A DUI (driving under the influence) conviction in California arises from:

• Driving with excess blood alcohol content (0.08% for people over 21, 0.04% for commercial drivers over 21, and 0.01% for all people younger than 21).
• Driving under the influence of alcohol. This charge can be laid against people who have a blood alcohol level of less than 0.08%, but who are still displaying clear signs of intoxication.
• Driving under the influence of drugs. These can range from illegal drugs like methamphetamines to prescription painkillers, and even over-the-counter sleeping pills.
• Driving under the influence of both alcohol and drugs.
• Driving while suffering from drug addiction.

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Are Field Sobriety Tests Required in California?

By San Diego Attorney on June 30, 2022

What things make police pull a driver over?

To pull a driver over for suspected DUI in California, police need “probable cause,” which can include erratic driving and minor traffic violations.

Signs that your driving might be impaired include delayed reaction time as you take a corner (leading you to drift across the road as you round a bend), hitting the brakes slightly too late at a stop sign, or failing to signal before you turn.

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What Happens When You Violate Your DUI Probation?

By San Diego Attorney on June 15, 2022

How does DUI probation work?

The vast majority of people who are convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in California receive a probationary sentence rather than jail, providing they agree to abide by certain conditions and restrictions. They usually include:

• Payment of a fine of $390–$1000
• Completion of DUI school
• Agreeing not to drive with any blood alcohol content for the probationary period
• Agreeing to comply with all chemical tests for alcohol and drugs when pulled over by police.

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Driving Under The Influence of Heroin

By San Diego Attorney on June 1, 2022

What does California consider driving under the influence of drugs?

Driving under the influence of drugs is a charge laid by the police against people driving while affected by any drug, apart from alcohol. Drugs can include illegal substances like heroin, cocaine, or methamphetamine, or they could be purchased legally or prescribed to you.

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Can You Drive on Hydrocodone?

By San Diego Attorney on May 30, 2022

Hydrocodone

Hydrocodone is a prescription opiate that can be taken as short-term or long-term medication for pain. It’s also sometimes used as a recreational drug and can be found in combination with other drugs, such as oxycodone or acetaminophen.

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How Does a DUI Affect Car Insurance Rates?

By San Diego Attorney on May 15, 2022

DUIs and insurance rates

DUI (driving under the influence) charges can have a major impact on your life. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can result in a DUI conviction, which carries with it serious penalties, both criminal and financial.

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What Factors Most Affect Your BAC?

By San Diego Attorney on May 1, 2022

BAC and legal driving limits

Blood Alcohol Content, or BAC, is the amount of alcohol in a person’s blood. It is based on how much alcohol has been consumed over a certain period of time, and how fast it is absorbed into the bloodstream.

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Facing Drugged Driving Charges in California?

By San Diego Attorney on April 7, 2022

California’s drunk driving laws also prohibits drugged driving. To convict a driver of driving under the influence of drugs (DUID), prosecutors must prove the person’s driving was impaired by drugs or some combination of drugs and alcohol.

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What Is the Washout Period for a DUI in California?

By San Diego Attorney on March 31, 2022

A washout period is the amount of time when a prior conviction will be applied to later criminal charges. Also known as a lookback period, a washout period limits how long earlier convictions will count against you if you are convicted of an offense such as drunk driving.

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