THE PHONE CALL Being investigated for any domestic violence related offense can be very stressful. A minor argument or verbal altercation in an already fragile marriage or relationship can lead to a felony case being filed. Whether it is your romantic partner or a well-meaning neighbor, one phone call to the police about a domestic…
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Obviously, the best, and most sure way to avoid DUI conviction, is to not consume alcohol. It is not even enough to only drink a bit so your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is below the legal limit. Any measurable amount of alcohol in your system can lead to a DUI charge if the officer feels…
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Sometimes, in reference to a DUI, you will hear the term “wet reckless” or simply a “wet”. What does this even mean? Well, it is a term used as a plea bargain settlement in place of a DUI. You cannot be charged with a “wet reckless”. Instead, California Vehicle Code (CVC) section 23103.5 (http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d11/vc23103_5.htm) allows…
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Field Sobriety Tests can be a little scary and chances are, whether you have ever been pulled over for a DUI or not, you know about the Field Sobriety Tests (FST’s). Field Sobriety Tests are used by law enforcement to determine whether a subject’s blood alcohol level is below or above the legal limit. While…
Guest Post Columnist: Christopher J McCann an Orange County criminal defense DUI lawyer So what does this code refer to? Cal vehicle code 23152 states it is completely illegal for anyone that is under the influence of drugs or alcohol or both to drive any vehicle. This is based on it being illegal for any…
Guest Post Columnist: Christopher J McCann an Orange County criminal defense DUI lawyer Drunk driving is a situation where one is found driving while inebriated. Unfortunately, this is a very common situation in California. Statistics show that DUI can be responsible for about 41% of all the traffic related deaths. The state of California has…
Guest Post Columnist: Christopher J McCann an Orange County criminal defense DUI lawyer If you are charged with DUI in California, it is important that you know how to find California DUI information soon after your arrest. But before I share with you the California DUI info links. I’d like to share with you some…
