Contrary to popular belief,sa field sobriety test is not always mandatory in a DUI arrest. The field sobriety test is the blood alcohol test that is required by officers at the scene of the DUI stop. They will often ask if you will blow in a breathalyzer so that they…
One of the biggest elements of a DUI case is the blood alcohol level. Under California Penal Code §23152, and §23153, it is not necessary for a person’s blood alcohol level to be over .08% for them to be charged and convicted of driving under the influence. The law is…
When a person is arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, it is very important that they promptly call the DMV and schedule a DMV hearing within 10 days of the arrest. The DMV hearing is separate from the criminal proceedings in criminal court. The criminal case is heard…
Many of oursclients ask us about our experience with the Courts in Los Angeles county. I have been in and out of these courtrooms for over thirty years. There is a distinct advantage to knowing not only the courtroom, but the Judges, the Prosecutors and even the Clerks. If you…
Many different facts and circumstances help determine the outcome of a person’s driving under the influence case. When you have been charged under California Penal Code §23152, or 23153, one of the most influential pieces of evidence will be your blood alcohol level, or BAC. When a person has been…
Many of our clients are worried about the statements they make to an officer during a DUI stop. Generally the officer must have a reason to stop you while you are driving. This reason can be any violation of the vehicle code. For example,sif you are missing a license plate,…
Many of our clients are curious as to how an experienced Los Angeles DUI Lawyer can defend a refusal case. A refusal case is one in which the drive has refused to take a blood alcohol test and therefore, the prosecutors have no evidence as to the percentage of their…
When a person is stopped on suspicion for driving under the influence, they will be asked to take a blood alcohol test. When a person is issued a driver’s license in California, they give their implied consent to submit to a blood alcohol test when asked to do so by…
Many of our clients who are charged with DUIs are certain they do not know how they became so intoxicated. Many do not know how they have such a high blood alcohol level, and many often claim that someone gave them a date rape drug or the like. The concern…
Many of our clients believe that because they have refused to take a Blood Alcohol Test during the time of their DUI arrest, there will not be enough evidence to find them guilty of a DUI. This, however, is not true. A person may be found guilty of a DUI…