Will I Have to Pay for an Ignition Interlock Device?
Will I Have to Pay for an Ignition Interlock Device? There are many potential consequences for a conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) in the State of California. If convicted, you could face steep fines, lengthy imprisonment, and the suspension of your driving privileges. The consequences don’t stop when your license suspension ends, however.
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Prom Night and Underage DUIs
Prom Night and Underage DUIs With the end of the school year approaching, teenagers in Sonoma County, Mendocino County, and Napa County may be looking forward to prom festivities. Prom weekends often include underage drinking, leading to charges for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or more serious consequences. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety
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The Police Can’t Make You Unlock Your Phone
The Police Can’t Make You Unlock Your Phone We used to see it all the time in old spy movies. Agents would maneuver their futuristic gadgets by scanning their face or hand. These ideas that seemed inconceivable in real life back then, have now become a part of everyday life in the modern age of
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What You Should Know About DUI Checkpoints in California
What You Should Know About DUI Checkpoints in California DUI checkpoints or sobriety checkpoints are anti-DUI efforts used by law enforcement to catch motorists who may be driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. These temporary and random checkpoints contain visible roadblocks that are occupied by local authorities for a number of hours. They’re typically
Read MoreGoodbye and Good Riddance: Is This the End of the Felony Murder Law?
Goodbye and Good Riddance: Is This the End of the Felony Murder Law? In California, being an accomplice involved in a murderous crime has always warranted steep legal consequences. Picture this: two men arrive at a gas station with intentions to rob the clerk at the register. The driver stays in the car to secure
Read MoreStopped on Suspicion of a DUI? What You Need to Know About Field Sobriety Tests
Stopped on Suspicion of a DUI? What You Need to Know About Field Sobriety Tests There’s no sight that ramps up your anxiety like those vivid red, white, and blue lights behind your vehicle while driving. As soon as you realize it’s you who is being stopped, a million thoughts race through your head, like
Read MoreThink Twice Before Driving After Drinking
Think Twice Before Driving After Drinking Last week we had the opportunity to discuss what we do best with the Napa Valley Register. Check out the article, with quotes from our own Ryan Wilber and Dave Jake Schwartz, which discusses the little-known realities of DUI penalties in California! Planning to drive after drinking? Napa area attorneys
Read MoreNew DUI Law Is Now in Effect Statewide
New DUI Law Is Now in Effect Statewide The start of the new year has brought big changes in the state of California, especially for motorists who have been previously convicted of driving under the influence. In a statewide effort to deter impaired driving, a new law is now in effect that requires repeated DUI
Read MoreNew California Laws Increase Transparency in Police Misconduct
New California Laws Increase Transparency in Police Misconduct A pair of new laws is intended to provide increased transparency into police activity. One law will make certain incidents, including police shootings and sexual assaults by police officers, public records. The other law will provide access to police audio and video recordings related to incidents of the
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