Does California Have a Breathalyzer Test for Cannabis?
While recreational marijuana use has been legalized this year in the state of California, it is still illegal to drive while high. Should you be pulled over by California law enforcement under the suspicion of driving while high, you might be asked to be tested for marijuana impairment. Here are a few ways you might […]
How Can California Police Test for a Marijuana DUI?
It can be difficult for law enforcement officers to determine whether motorists are under the influence of marijuana. There may be no smell or signs of impairment. Marijuana also complicates DUI laws in California in other ways. Law enforcement officers may use several tools to determine whether a driver is under the influence of marijuana. […]
What is Alternative Sentencing?
Alternative sentencing options allow you to avoid jail or prison time. Which options are available would depend on the circumstances of your case. Judges can determine alternative sentencing options based on multiple factors, such as your age, nature of the crime or prior criminal history (if there is one). These are only a few of […]
Are Breath Tests Always Accurate?
If police pull you over because they suspect you are driving under the influence of alcohol, they may ask you to submit to a breath test. There are two types of breath tests that law enforcement could use. A preliminary alcohol screening (PAS) may be done at a traffic stop with a small handheld device. […]
Should I Refuse a Roadside Field Sobriety Test?
Roadside field sobriety tests are one of several tools that police officers may try to use if they suspect you are driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. After being pulled over and asked for your license and registration, the officer may ask you to step out of the vehicle. At this point, you […]
Can an Attorney Argue to Reduce or Dismiss My DUI Charges?
You are not automatically guilty after being arrested for a DUI. Prosecutors must first prove that you are guilty beyond a reasonable doubt before you can be charged with a crime. If you are arrested for a DUI, then it is important to contact an attorney for help. Depending on the circumstances, an attorney may […]
One Killed in DUI Crash
A passenger died following a two vehicle collision on Highways 180 near San Benito Avenue Sunday night, according to a report by KRON news. At approximately 8:30 p.m., a 2010 Nissan was traveling in the eastbound lane of Highway 180 when a 2003 Mitsubishi suddenly crossed the double yellow lines and crashed into the Nissan. […]
Disney star arrested for drunk driving
22-year-old Disney channel star Debby Ryan was arrested for drunk driving. The actress starred on the channel’s popular shows Jessie and Suite Life on Deck. She later publicly apologized for her actions on social media. Ryan crashed into the back of another vehicle, causing minor injuries to the other driver. Police were called to the […]
