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 […]
Criminal Record Expungement Lawyer in San Diego
A criminal conviction will remain on your record unless it is expunged under the law. However, thanks to a law that took effect in 2023, many people are eligible for the automatic expungement of their criminal records. This law even allows for many people who were sent to state prison after being convicted of a […]
What is SR22 Insurance and What are the Requirements in California?
After being convicted of a DUI or other serious driving crime resulting in a driver’s license suspension, you must file an SR22 form with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to get back on the road. Those who drive motorcycles must obtain the similar SR1P document. These forms indicate that you have obtained suitable financial coverage […]
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 […]
California Car Registration Fraud: Vehicle Code 4463 (VC)
Whether you are trying to save a little extra cash or just don’t want to deal with the DMV, you might be tempted to counterfeit your license registration sticker or paperwork rather than properly registering your car with the state and getting official tags, license plates, or smog certification. Unfortunately, what may seem like a […]
The Unlawful Use of a Disability Placard in California
California Vehicle Code section 22507.8 (VC) makes it illegal to park in a handicapped parking spot without the proper disability placard or license plate. Violating this law is only an infraction punishable by a fine of up to $500. Additionally, the vehicle may be towed, and the driver will be responsible for towing and impoundment […]
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 […]
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 […]
