Category Archives: The Court

Save Your Money

WHAT IS THIS GOING TO COST YOU? The most common costs associated with a DUI arrest are court fines, attorney fees, and DUI classes. Other financial risks may include losing your job, increased insurance rates, restitution (if there was an … Continue reading →

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Save Your Freedom

Most first offenders only spend a night in jail, the night they were arrested. However, there are times when a judge will sentence a first offender to additional jail. If there was even a minor accident for example. If you … Continue reading →

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Out of State Residents

COURT: Even if you are charged with a Misdemeanor, you will be required to return to California for your Court appearances unless you are represented by an attorney. Only you or your attorney can appear in court. YOUR LICENSE: California DMV will … Continue reading →

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Out of State Priors

A prior conviction from another state may be used here in California – in court, and at the DMV. However, there are limitations. The prior conviction must be for an offense, which would be a DUI if committed here. That … Continue reading →

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Restitution for DUI Accident

A great resource for questions about restitution, is the Judges benchguide by CBE. This guide was written by attorneys and judges to summarize the law on this topic. Be sure that you check the sources cited within it, because new … Continue reading →

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BAC Calculator

I have had US beer(s) Light beer(s) Reduced alcohol beer(s) Pint(s) of beer Malt liquor(s) Glass(es) of table wine Glass(es) of Champagne Glass(es) of Fortified/Dessert wine Bloody Mary(s) Gin and Tonic(s) Highball(s) Irish Coffee(s) On the Rocks Pina Colada(s) Screwdriver(s) … Continue reading →

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The Field Sobriety Tests

Field Sobriety Tests fall into two categories: Those that are standardized and those that are not. Standardized tests are tests which have been evaluated scientifically in studies (by NHTSA – the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), and should be given … Continue reading →

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