There are a lot of rumors about how gum may affect breathalyzer test results. Some people think chewing it before providing a breath test will help cover the odor of the alcohol, helping to lower their BAC. Others believe that the artificial sugars in gum contain alcohol and will, therefore, cause them to appear drunk, […]
Juvenile DUI Laws in California
When it comes to juvenile DUI laws, California has some of the strictest laws in the country. Under the state’s Zero Tolerance policy, detailed under the state Vehicle Code section 23136 (VC), minors can be arrested and charged with drunk driving if they have even the slightest trace of alcohol in their system. If you […]
San Diego Commercial DUI Lawyer
DUI charges are always serious, but for those with a commercial driver’s license (CDL), these allegations can endanger their entire livelihoods. The national drunk driving laws concerning commercial drivers are much stricter than other DUI laws, and California’s are some of the most restrictive in the nation. If you are a commercial vehicle and truck […]
Excessively High BAC DUI Enhancements
It’s common for people to still feel sober after only one or two drinks, even when their Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is over 0.08%. But when someone’s BAC is nearly twice that, almost everyone can recognize that they are too intoxicated to drive, meaning those who choose to drive at this point demonstrate an increased […]
Boating Under the Influence (BUI) Charges in San Diego, California
These days, practically everyone knows it is illegal to drink and drive, but for whatever reason, many people don’t know it is against the law to operate a boat while under the influence (BUI) under California Harbors and Navigation Code 655 (HNC). Doing so is not only illegal, but it is also dangerous, which is […]
Can You Get a DUI for Driving While High in California?
While recreational marijuana may be legal in California, driving under the influence of cannabis is still a crime. While most people associate DUIs with alcohol use, California Vehicle Code 23152(f) (VC) allows people to be charged with this crime after driving under the influence of any controlled substance, including marijuana. Even if you have a […]
Ignition Interlock Device FAQ After A DUI in San Diego, California
If you have been convicted of drunk driving in San Diego County, you may be ordered to install an ignition interlock device (IID) in your vehicle. California law requires anyone convicted of a DUI that caused severe bodily injury or a second or subsequent DUI offense to install one of these devices. However, some counties […]
Why Does Eating Before Drinking Reduce BAC?
No one wants to get a DUI, but in car-centric cities like Vista or San Diego, it’s pretty common for people to drive after enjoying a few drinks. If you want to go to the Stone Brewery for dinner and make it home to Vista before the babysitter’s shift ends, chances are you’ll need to […]
Can an Uber or Lyft Driver Have a DUI Conviction?
One of the great things about being a driver for a company like Uber or Lyft is that you can set your own schedule and work whenever you choose, but you typically cannot drive for either of these companies with a DUI on your record. Even if you don’t already have a drunk driving conviction […]
Can You Get a DUI When You Have Auto-Brewery Syndrome?
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 […]
