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

• Do You Need An Attorney... or Can You Represent Yourself?
  There are many circumstances in the United States when a person is entitled to represent himself in legal matters. The Supreme Court has found that the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution which guarantees the right to counsel also allows a person to represent himself at trial. Similarly, many states have constitutional provisions which allow self … more
• What is Aggravated DUI?
  Some states have a more serious drunk driving charge often referred to as an aggravated DUI, also known as “extreme DUI” or “felony DUI”. It is important to note that not all states use the term DUI, but all states do have drunk driving laws. An aggravated drunk driving charge can result from certain aggravating circumstances surrounding the incident that led to the … more

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