The human body is an amazing machine, particularly since no two bodies are exactly alike. Some bodies perform quite differently from the rest, such as those afflicted by a rare medical condition known as auto-brewery syndrome (sometimes referred to as “gut fermentation syndrome”). This strange medical issue causes the body to produce alcohol as it […]
A Legal Look at the Drunk Driving in the 40 Year Old Virgin
The 40-Year-Old Virgin, starring Steve Carell, Seth Rogen, and Paul Rudd, is a cult favorite. While there are a lot of fantastic scenes in the movie, the one that really stands out in the mind of most DUI defense attorneys is the one where a drunk girl gives Andy the (terrifying) ride of his life […]
Top Vista & San Diego Drug Distribution and Trafficking Attorney
If you were caught transporting a large quantity of drugs and prosecutors believe you intended to sell or distribute them, you can be charged with trafficking. If you are arrested for any drug charge, what you say to the police could drastically affect your case. Refuse to answer any questions after you have been arrested […]
Fighting Prescription Drug Crimes in Vista and San Diego
Many people mistakenly believe that prescription drug abuse is safer and less legally risky than using illegal street drugs, but using prescriptions is just as dangerous and illegal as abusing street drugs. Some of the most commonly abused prescription medications, including Morphine, Adderall, Vicodin, Fentanyl, and Oxycontin, have effects similar to street drugs like methamphetamine […]
How to Get a Restricted Driver’s License in CA
One of the most difficult things people who receive DUIs need to deal with is the loss of their driving privileges. In a car-oriented city like San Diego, just getting from home to work and back can be a nightmare without being able to drive a car of your own, but driving on a suspended […]
Driving with a Fever Could Leave You with a DUI
Many things can cause a falsely high breathalyzer result, including diabetes or a low-carb diet. But did you know that even fevers can affect breathalyzers enough to result in your being charged and convicted of drunk driving? It’s true, and because being sick can cause you to drive poorly, your chances of getting pulled over […]
Could Tony Stark Get A DUI While Wearing His Suit In CA?
It sounds like a silly question, but it’s certainly something many viewers have wondered after watching the Iron Man films and The Avengers: Could Tony Stark get a DUI for operating the Iron Man suit while drunk? Did Tony Actually Fly While Drunk? Well, the first question, of course, is did he ever actually fly […]
DUIs in Vista and The Implied Consent Law of California
When you get a driver’s license in California, you must sign an agreement that states that if you are pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence, you will consent to chemical testing in the form of a blood or breath test. This agreement is made the Implied Consent Law, section 23612 (VC) of […]
What is BAC Used for in California DUIs?
BAC is an abbreviation for Blood Alcohol concentration, which estimates how intoxicated someone is while driving. Under California law, the maximum BAC someone can have while driving is typically 0.08%, but commercial drivers must have a BAC below 0.04%, and minors must not have a BAC above 0.01%. If your BAC is above the legal […]
When Out-of-State Drivers Get a DUI in Vista, What Happens?
When people receive a DUI while visiting California from out of state, they will face the same penalties as a California driver —with one exception. When a driver who gets a DUI isn’t from California, the arresting officer cannot take their driver’s license because the license is technically the property of another state. While the […]
