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A 2nd DUI offense is even more serious than a 1st DUI offense. California law requires mandatory jail time for a 2nd DUI offense. If you are convicted of a 2nd DUI offense, you are required to do at least 4 months and up to a year in custody. There is also a mandatory 18…
The Work Projects program is an alternative sentencing option for both adult and juvenile offenders. Defendants are referred to this program by the Court to complete manual labor as a sanction for an offense, in lieu of paying fines or serving time in custody. The Probation Department contracts with over 30 public agencies and supplies…
On December 23, 2011, deputies and officers from the San Diego County Avoid 14 Task Force conducted a DUI/ Driver License checkpoint at Espola Road and Valle Verde, in the city of Poway. Approximately 1069 vehicles passed through the checkpoint; Eight (8) field sobriety evaluations were conducted on drivers suspected of driving under the influence…
A 1st DUI offense is the most common crime charged in California. That does not mean it is not very serious. Under California law, a person can get up to 1 year in jail for a first time DUI. That essentially never happens, but some jail, public work service, and mandatory classes are common. The…
From 12:01 a.m. Friday December 16th through midnight, Sunday December 18th deputies/officers representing 14 County law enforcement agencies booked 212 people for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Do not let this happen to you. Currently DUI checkpoints are scheduled for: Cities of Poway and Oceanside on Friday, 12/23. Saturation Patrols are also…
DUI Consequences The consequences you face if you have been arrested for a DUI vary depending on the situation. Each new DUI within ten years makes the punishment worse, with mandatory custody for second and subsequent offenses. If someone other than yourself was injured in an accident when you got your DUI, that can make…
California leads the country in people getting caught driving on a suspended driver’s license. It is not just because California has the most people, but is also because California law allows for licenses to be suspended for many things, some that do not have anything to do with driving, like not paying child support. When…
If you have had your license suspended in the State of California due to a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) you may be eligible for a restricted drivers license. Please read below to determine whether you are eligible for a restricted drivers license and what you must do in order to request a restricted license.…
Do you wonder what the differnce is between a Felony DUI and a MIsdemeanor DUI? Watch our supervising attorney, Daniel M. Smith, in our informational video for some answers. If you or a loved one has been charged with a DUI please call our office at (619)258-8888 to speak with an experienced attorney.
The ever increasing militarization of civilian police forces has come to a sheriff’s office near you. The so called “eye in the sky” is essentially infrared spy technology imported from the military. The cops will now be able to snoop on you in the dead of night at long range in high def. This is…
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