A standardized field sobriety test (SFST) involves a series of assessments used by law enforcement officers to determine if a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs. These tasks are designed to provide objective evidence for officers to establish probable cause for...
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Problems linger with walk-and-turn field sobriety tests
Many people living in California have felt fear when blue and red lights show up in their rearview mirrors, especially drivers who've had a drink or two. Besides the stress of dealing with the police, law enforcement may ask you to perform field sobriety tests. One of...
When a pilot gets a DUI
A pilot who gets a DUI may lose multiple licenses if convicted of the charge. Depending on the circumstances, simply being taken into custody for impaired driving in California could have a serious impact on a defendant's personal and professional lives. Of course,...
Why dispute the validity of field sobriety test results
When a driver is investigated for driving under the influence in California, they will undoubtedly understand that the officer will conduct a series of tests. The breathalyzer test is one. In addition, some are asked to complete field sobriety tests. These differ from...
Avoid these 5 mistakes after a DUI arrest
As you drove, a police squad car flashed its lights, and the police officer pulled over your car. Your weaving on the road alerted him, and the officer suspected you of drunk driving. Because you understand that a DUI arrest and charge is serious, you want to make...
How can a DUI affect your career in California?
Although the penalties for a DUI can include jail time, probation and a loss of driving privileges, these are not the only consequences you may face. A DUI can also have a significant impact on your career prospects. This happens in the following ways. Background...
DUI penalties in California
Alcohol, even in small amounts, interferes with the body's muscle control and ability to make good judgments. Statistics show that impaired driving causes around 28 fatal vehicle crashes in the U.S. daily, so law enforcement takes DUI seriously. A driver in Hayward,...
A DUI charge, the DMV hearing and facing the loss of your license
In the state of California, driving is a way of life, and, for most people, being deprived of driving privileges is almost inconceivable. However, if arrested on a DUI charge, you face license suspension. What happens next and when will you be able to drive again? The...
What are the DUI penalties in California?
Base penalties for driving under the influence in California start when a driver exceeds blood alcohol content of 0.08%. A DUI charge in California can result in jail time, significant fines and license suspension if you receive a conviction. Before facing a DUI court...
5 requirements for a legal DUI checkpoint
An ideal way to avoid criminal charges for driving under the influence of alcohol is never to drink and drive. Still, life has a way of derailing good intentions. If you have a blood alcohol concentration over California’s 0.08% legal limit before climbing behind the...