Drunk Driving Lawyers By State

Frequently Asked Questions

• What if I am pulled over for drunk driving in California and refuse to take chemical or field sobriety tests?
  California has an “implied consent” law, which means that if you are suspected of drunk and driving, and refuse to submit to testing, you could face penalties such as mandatory … more
• What constitutes driving under the influence (DUI) in California?
  You may be convicted of DUI in California if you are operating a motor vehicle and have a blood alcohol level (BAC) of 0.08% or more, or if you are operating a motor vehicle and have ingested … more
• What are the penalties for a DUI conviction if another person is injured or killed during the incident?
  Under California law, the DUI charges will be elevated to felonies, which carries harsher penalties. If a person is killed during the incident, you can be charged with the felony of vehicular … more

Legal Articles

• The Crime of Drunk Driving
  The definition of drunk driving is left up to each individual state. Each state decides the level at which a driver’s blood alcohol content is too high to safely operate a motor vehicle.   When is a Driver Drunk? While it is the right of every state to define drunk driving and acceptable blood alcohol levels for that state, Congress has influenced many states to adopt the same … more
• Possible Penalties for Drunk Driving
  If you are found or plea guilty to the offense of drunk driving, there are a variety of possible penalties you will face. Since the offense of a drunk driving is controlled by state law, penalties upon a conviction will vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. However, the penalties are usually progressive and become more severe for each repeat offense and the increase of the amount of alcohol … more

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• Driving On A Suspended License
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