California Personal Injury & Criminal Defense Blog

Key Takeaways The information on this page does not constitute legal advice. Consult an attorney for further guidance before using this information. You rely on your ability to drive for work, errands, and family obligations. However, many drivers in California do not realize their license has been suspended until they are pulled over for a
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Quick Summary In California, refusing a breathalyzer after a DUI arrest has serious legal and administrative repercussions. Under the state’s implied consent law, drivers implicitly agree to chemical testing when they are lawfully arrested on suspicion of DUI. Refusing the test triggers license suspension, fines, and potentially enhanced criminal penalties, including jail time. Legal defenses
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Quick Summary California DUI laws define DUI as driving with a BAC above 0.08% for general drivers, 0.04% for commercial drivers, and 0.01% for underage drivers or while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, so that you can not operate a vehicle as cautiously as a sober person, regardless of your BAC. Penalties for
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Key Takeaways The information on this page does not constitute legal advice. Consult an attorney for further guidance before using this information. You’re pulled over on Carlsbad Boulevard for a routine traffic stop. It’s Friday night, and the bars have recently closed, so you’re not surprised. Even when the police officer searches your car with
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