Category: General Blog
In this article, you can discover… The most effective DUI defense strategies in California courts in 2026. What to do immediately after a DUI arrest to protect yourself. Your legal rights to keep in mind following a DUI arrest in 2026. What DUI Defense Strategies Are Proving Most Effective In California Courts In 2026? To begin, the first strategy is to fight every DUI case. We’re going to fight, we’re going to court, we’re going to get the police reports and the charges, and we’re going to review everything. Oftentimes, we obtain MVARS, or audio and video from the police… Read More
In this article, you can discover… The changes being made to DUI detection technology in California in 2026. How marijuana legalization is changing DUI enforcement. The risks of relying on AI instead of hiring a competent, experienced DUI attorney. What DUI Detection Technology Are California Police Using In 2026 Investigations? California police are continuing to use breath test devices, and are moving substantially to handheld, portable breath test devices which are, in my judgment, extremely unreliable. But unless a client has the financial resources, education, or understanding to be able to fight those test results, they usually end up getting… Read More
In this article, you can discover… How California DUI enforcement is changing in 2026 compared to previous years. Whether prosecutors are getting tougher on DUI cases in 2026. The importance of hiring a skilled, experienced lawyer to defend you after a DUI arrest. How Is California DUI Enforcement Changing In 2026 Compared To Previous Years For Drivers Facing Arrest? In 2026, police are being more aggressive than in years past, and are looking to make even more arrests in cases where they believe people are driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Changes from COVID have actually caused departments… Read More
Being stopped by the police is a scary, sometimes highly emotional, or even traumatic moment. However, the consequences of a conviction in California for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) are likely to be even worse. Fortunately, you do not have to face these risks alone. This article dives into the role of DUI / Drunk Driving defense lawyers in California, including: Why DUI stops are so stressful and convictions so damaging in California. Your rights when facing DUI charges and why your right to a lawyer might just be the most important one. How we (as your defense lawyers) can… Read More
What Are The Immediate Consequences Of A DUI Arrest In California? After a DUI arrest in California, there are several potential consequences you can expect to face depending on the circumstances of your particular situation. If you’re 21 or older and your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08% or higher, the arresting officer will most likely confiscate your driver’s license. For a first-time DUI arrest, you’re typically facing a four-month license suspension. You could face additional suspension time for other factors, like a repeat offense or refusing the field tests. There are also additional penalties to consider after a DUI… Read More
It is important to remember that Driving Under the Influence (DUI) also includes being under the influence of drugs, not just alcohol. Prescription drugs and illicit drugs, as well as cannabis, can interfere with your driving enough to make you a danger and land you in jail for DUI. This article dives into drug-related DUI prosecution in California and covers the following: How the legalization of cannabis in California is impacting DUI prosecution. How a drug-related DUI will impact your driver’s license. What your DUI defense lawyer can do to contest drug-related charges. How Has The Legalization Of Cannabis Impacted… Read More
Drunk driving laws, and especially their enforcement, are not set in stone. Both legal statutes and police behavior vary with political movements, pressures, and changes. The election of President Donald Trump to a second term is one such moment that could cause DUI practices to shift in California. This article explains some of what can be expected, and how it might impact you if you get pulled over or arrested, including: How Trump’s election will affect DUI enforcement behavior in California. How new immigration policies increase the stakes of a DUI arrest or conviction. The impact that changing policies may… Read More
Are Golf Carts Considered Vehicles In California? Some might argue that a golf cart isn’t a motor vehicle but merely a battery-operated conveyance easing movement around the greens. Therefore, it shouldn’t be treated the same as a car. I understand the logic of this argument. However, the conclusion is problematic for several reasons. For one, California law applies DUI laws to any self-propelled transportation or conveyance. Moreover, many cars are becoming battery-operated, like electric vehicles, for instance. Can You Drive A Golf Cart On The Road In California? It’s worth noting that golf carts aren’t only driven on golf courses.… Read More
What To Do If Your License Is Suspended In California When a person has a license suspension for a DUI, or other matter, the first thing the person tries to do is minimize the impact of the suspension on his life. In other words, he searches for alternative means of transportation. Sometimes the person is left to rely on third parties. Other times, especially due to scheduling and geographic inconveniences, the person looks for different vehicles that he can operate. When looking for a different type of vehicle the person many times assumes that the license suspension only applies to automobiles.… Read More
What Happens If A Social Worker Gets A DUI? In past blogs I have discussed certain so called white collar professions that are vulnerable to the consequences of a DUI / Drunk Driving conviction or license suspension. There are other professions which can be negatively impacted by a DUI conviction or license suspension. Many professions that no one would ever consider would be impacted by a DUI. DUI convictions can have a completely adverse consequence on people who work with children. For example, social workers can lose their jobs if they have a DUI on their record. This is due… Read More
