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Challenging a DUI Arrest in California: Getting Around California v. Vangelder

Challenging a DUI arrest in California is a little more complicated due to the recent California Supreme Court case of California v. Vangelder. In that caswe, the California Supreme Court reiterated that Defendant challenging a DUI charge of driving under the influence with a blood alcohol of .08 or higher (California Vehicle Code section 23152(b)) [...]

By |December 3rd, 2013|Driving Under the Influence|Comments Off on Challenging a DUI Arrest in California: Getting Around California v. Vangelder

California DUI Causing Death: Murder or Manslaughter?

Proponents of strict DUI laws in California which includes Los Angeles and Orange Counties have lobbied legislators in California for strict DUI laws when it comes to a DUI involving the death of a pedestrian, driver or passengers in another vehicle.    Many persons arrested, charged and/or convicted of DUI involving injury or death to another [...]

By |October 28th, 2013|Driving Under the Influence|Comments Off on California DUI Causing Death: Murder or Manslaughter?

Don’t Panic if You Get Arrested for a DUI in Los Angeles or in California

If you are arrested for DUI in Los Angeles or anywhere in California, it can be one of the scariest moments in a person’s life, especially a student or professional, who has no criminal record, is being stopped and arrested for a DUI.   Such an arrest can be even more traumatizing when it is your [...]

By |October 11th, 2013|Driving Under the Influence|Comments Off on Don’t Panic if You Get Arrested for a DUI in Los Angeles or in California
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