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THE WAR ON DRUGS IS A WAR ON YOU By Vincent R. Ross Early in his presidency, Obama made it clear that he would not interfere with the distribution of medical marijuana in those states that had statutes permitting it as long as the dispensaries were in compliance with state and local law. That all…
If you have been convicted of a DUI or related offense, the court may have ordered you to attend a MADD Victim Impact Panel. This panel is a one time, one hour in length presentation by Mothers Against Drunk Driving. There is no pre-registration required for the class; late arrivals will not be admitted. In…
Underage DUI’s can affect the possibility of getting into the college of your choice, keeping your scholarship, receiving the internship you want or eventually the job you hope to get. An underage DUI can be charged in several various ways. First if you are underage and have a blood alcohol level of 0.01% or greater…
If you have been convicted of a first time DUI, multiple time DUI or have lost your license and would like to request a restricted drivers license you will need to register for and attend the first or multiple conviction program. Below, you can find the locations and contact information for the four main providers…
It is against the law to lie to a police officer who is investigating a possible crime, including DUI. You should not lie to the police. The best thing to do is decline to answer any questions about what you had to drink and where. That is your Constitutional right guaranteed by the 5th Amendment.…
You do not have to do field sobriety tests if you are stopped for a DUI and you shouldn’t. These tests are very poor indicators of whether or not someone has had too much to drink to drive safely. The police sometimes exaggerate your test performance to make you seem more intoxicated. Furthermore, even if…
Never take a breath test using a handheld device if you do not have to. They are particularly inaccurate and subject to gross errors. If you are on probation for a DUI or if you are under 21 years old, you must take the hand held test if the officer thinks you are driving after…
The breath machines used by the police to test people’s blood alcohol level are often incorrect or inaccurate. Just because someone blew over the legal limit (.08%) does not mean they are guilty. The machine may not be properly calibrated. The officer may not have done the test correctly or completely. Also, something as simple…
Were you arrested and charged with VC 23152(a) or VC23152 (b) and you don’t understand the difference? Both of these charges are a California Vehicle Code and a violation of either can amount to what’s commonly referred to as a DUI or driving under the influence. Vehicle Code 23152(a): Driving a Vehicle while Impaired by…
For a first or second time DUI, most people do not have to get an ignition interlock device (IID). If you get a third DUI or if the court thinks an IID is necessary, then you may have to get one. In several counties, including Alameda and Los Angeles, there is a new pilot program…
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