When a police officer pulls you over on suspicion of driving under the influence, there are two main ways that he or she determines if you’re impaired. The first is a portable breath test and the second is a set of field sobriety tests. Some of the tests you hear...
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Change your life path after a DUI
Being arrested on DUI charges may be the wake-up call that you need to realize that your behavior has gotten out of hand. It may be the case that you have been going through a hard time lately and you have resorted to drinking heavily to cope with your negative...
Your trucking career is on the line if you’re facing DUI charges
Many truck drivers invest significant financial resources to attend a commercial driver's license (CDL) training program to operate a tractor-trailer on California roadways. Securing a job in this field isn't always easy, especially if you want to find one that pays...
What you need to know about ignition interlock devices
If you plead guilty to or are convicted of a DUI in Los Angeles County, you’ll likely face an extended suspension of your driving privileges unless you agree to have an ignition interlock device (IID) installed in your vehicle. You may find the idea of having to use...
Why men and women typically handle alcohol differently
If they’re planning to drive home after a night out, people often ask one simple question: How many drinks can I have? They don’t want to drive while intoxicated, and they’re looking for a number to guide their night. This is a flawed mindset for many reasons. For...
How a DUI can affect your reputation
If you a person who prides yourself on how you are viewed in your community, or you have a serious profession with a reputation to uphold, you will need to make sure that the actions you take in your private life are aligned with how you want to be viewed in your...
California DUIs: Should you refuse your breath test?
As someone who enjoys driving and being on the road, you probably know that there are certain actions that could threaten your license and privilege to drive. Drinking and driving, in particular, can endanger your license -- and cause many other problems. Like other...
Can you get a DUI for cough medicine?
You get a cough and start using over-the-counter medication so that you can continue going to work. You don’t think it’s a big deal. Then you get pulled over by an officer who says that you are clearly impaired, and you find yourself facing charges. You counter these...
A DUI conviction could affect your child custody arrangement
If you share custody of your child with your ex or have visitation rights, you will know that the arrangement can be modified if a change in circumstances arises. Any occurrence that changes the court's opinion on what is in the best interests of the child could lead...
Could a California DUI could put your nursing license at risk?
Nurses work extremely hard in situations that are often challenging and sometimes even dangerous. Most nurses here in California also worked hard to earn their professional nursing licenses. It is safe to say that they do not want to do anything that could put their...
