DUI | San Diego Law Blog - Part 5

The Real Cost of a SoCal DUI

By San Diego Attorney on August 29, 2017

The biggest deterrent to drinking and driving should be that you could hurt or kill yourself or others on the road. But still, many people find it far too easy to have one or two more drinks than they should and get behind the wheel. In the best-case accident scenarios, the ones where everyone walks away safely, the actual financial costs to you can be huge.

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Penalties for Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated in California

By San Diego Attorney on August 24, 2017

Vehicular manslaughter is the act of killing another person while driving, and it is a serious crime in the State of California. When the driver who killed another person was intoxicated at the time of the accident, it can be punished more severely.

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Nine Ways a DUI Can Destroy Your Career

By San Diego Attorney on August 22, 2017

There is no doubt that being arrested for a DUI can ruin your life.

While losing your career is just one potential consequence, it is a very real possibility. Here are nine ways being charged with a DUI in Vista can destroy your career.

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Long-Term DUI Consequences

By San Diego Attorney on August 15, 2017

Fees, fines, increased insurance premiums, and possibly even jail time—these are the consequences often associated with a DUI. But the long-term repercussions can be even harder to live with. Here are just a few of the long-term consequences you could face after being convicted of a DUI:

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Field Sobriety Tests: Nystagmus Test

By San Diego Attorney on December 5, 2016

One of the most common Standardized Field Sobriety Tests used by police to determine if probable cause exists for a drunk driving arrest is the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test. This test works by measuring a driver’s eye reflexes when asked to look at a moving stationary object at a close distance, allowing officers to look for certain key signs of intoxication.

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What to Do at a California DUI Checkpoint

By San Diego Attorney on November 30, 2016

There are few things more unsettling for a driver than to be stopped at a sobriety checkpoint. Regardless of whether or not you have been drinking, the process of being briefly detained and questioned can be frightening, especially if the police should suspect you of driving under the influence (DUI). Fortunately, there are several things you can do to protect your rights and minimize your chances of finding yourself in the back of a squad car.

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Arrested for DUI While Stationed at Camp Pendleton?

By San Diego Attorney on September 1, 2016

Generally speaking, military service members are subject to much greater scrutiny from society and have a much higher expectation to obey the law. In reality, members of the military are humans like everyone else and sometimes make mistakes. When the mistake is driving under the influence (DUI), however, the consequences can be severe. If you have been charged with a DUI-related crime while stationed at Marine Base Camp Pendleton in San Diego, it is urgent you retain the services of a hard-hitting military DUI attorney as soon as possible to protect your future and reputation.

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Is DUI A Felony in CA? – Three Ways It Can Be

By San Diego Attorney on August 31, 2016

In the state of California, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a blood-alcohol concentration of .08% or greater. If you violate this law, you could be charged with the crime of driving under the influence (DUI). While most DUI offenses will be charged as a misdemeanor,there are three different circumstances under which this crime could be elevated to a felony. These include:

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Can I Legally Refuse a Breathalyzer Test?

By San Diego Attorney on January 18, 2016

Getting pulled over by a police officer can be intimidating and scary—especially when they start to ask you whether or not you’ve had anything to drink. When you’ve been suspected of DUI, one of the pounding questions you will face is whether or not you can refuse a breathalyzer test.

In California, there is what is known as “implied consent”. What does this mean for you as a driver? If you signed your driver’s license and are legally able to drive a motor vehicle, you have already given consent to be subject to chemical or breath testing. But does this give police officers the blanket right to request a breath test from you? Let’s take a closer look at what it means to refuse.

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Third DUI Offense Penalties

By San Diego Attorney on July 9, 2015

Being charged with a third DUI is a serious offense. After a 3^rd DUI, a judge tends to be harsher with the penalties imposed to the defendant. For this reason, it is crucial to retain a Criminal Defense Attorney from JD Law.

In California, if convicted of a third DUI you can expect the following:

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