In California, being under the legal drinking age doesn’t just prohibit you from consuming alcohol; it also prevents you from possessing it in any public place. Minors convicted of this crime face misdemeanor charges, but the offense is only punishable with a fine or community service, so teens convicted for this crime cannot be sentenced to […]
Can You Get a DUI on a Skateboard or Rollerblades?
California state driving laws establish a very specific definition of “vehicle” under the law, explicitly defining it as something self-propelled or powered by something other than a human. As a result, while you can get a DUI while riding a horse, operating a boat, or even using a ride-on lawnmower, you cannot get one for bouncing […]
Public Intoxication Charges: 647(f) (PC)
Being drunk in public in California isn’t technically illegal and can sometimes be a bit enjoyable as long as it doesn’t involve driving, biking, or boating under the influence. Just walking in public after drinking a beer or two isn’t enough to get you charged with this crime, and neither is drinking a beer in […]
Biking Under the Influence: 21200.5 (VC)
Many people who know they will be drinking at a party or bar opt to ride a bicycle to avoid the dangers of drunk driving. But what they don’t realize is that California has a particular type of DUI specifically for those who ride a bike while drunk or on drugs. Fortunately, the sentencing for […]
