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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

• 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
• Overview of Drunk Driving Offenses in the United States
  Each state in the country has passed a law which makes it illegal to drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Since this offense is controlled by state law, it may be known as the crime of driving while intoxicated (DWI), operating a motor vehicle under the influence (OUI) or driving under the influence (DUI), or some other similar variation. Regardless of how each … more

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