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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…
DUI defenses that work, the “No drive” defense. When it comes to DUI law, there are two types of DUI defenses. The first type would be DUI defenses that sound nice on paper or in your lawyer’s office. These are great for legal debates or a nice scholarly article, but they won’t do you…
Don’t Trust the Breathalyzer I have people call me every day and ask, “If I blew over the limit…..how can I win my case?” People just can’t imagine that they could blow over the limit and NOT get a DUI conviction. The very first step in building a defense in a case with a…
Driving under the influence is an unacceptable both socially and morally. It is commonly thought as only affecting vehicles but what about two wheelers such as bicycles and scooters? Different states have different laws and regulations concerning DUI electric scooters. For instance in California a number of statutes has been put into place since bikes…
According to California DUI laws, persons suspected of driving while inebriated have up to ten days within which they can request for a DMV (department of motor vehicle) hearing following their arrest. Once a DMV hearing has been requested, the suspected DUI offender automatically gets a temporary reprieve on the suspension. What this means is…
If You have a DUI can You go to Canada? DUI (Driving under the Influence of drugs or alcohol) is a very serious offense in the United States and in other parts of the world. This is because if you are Driving Under the Influence of drugs or alcohol (which will be referred to as…
Drunken driving and serving in the military can be a hazardous mixture. Perhaps this is the key reason why the military has particular guidelines in regards to DUI (driving under the influence) and DWI (driving while intoxicated) arrests and convictions. Regardless of whether or not you would like to join the army or are already…
Firearms, including guns, are devices that can be used as weapons. The user or holder of a firearm may choose to use it responsibly or irresponsibly. It is therefore important to ensure that controlled use is implemented in order to protect the public. DUI offenders can be referred to as irresponsible because they have failed…
California has one of the highest conviction rates in the United States for DUI cases. However, this conviction rate does not include cases that were dismissed prior to or during trial. If you are currently charged with DUI you might be wondering what percentage of DUI cases get dismissed in California? To be honest, the…
From motor vehicles to bikes to mopeds, the state of California is cracking down on drunk drivers. Prior to additions to the California Vehicle Code citizens could operate both a bike and moped while drunk; however, both are now punishable with fines and a permanent criminal record. The DUI scooter California laws under vehicle code…
