A prior conviction for driving under the influence (“DUI”) in California can affect the sentence for a future DUI in many ways. If the old DUI conviction meets certain legal requirements, the judge can consider it during sentencing. As such, a person with two, three, four, or more DUI convictions […]
Police officers must follow very strict rules during searches and arrests. If they don’t, defense attorneys may question the reliability of this evidence. If the violation is serious enough, the court may throw the evidence out. This article discusses when evidence can be thrown out in California criminal cases. It […]
In California, special laws apply to underage drinking and driving. The crime and the penalties depend not just on the driver’s age, but also on their blood alcohol concentration (BAC). A conviction can also lead to the loss of driving privileges. This article explains how California’s DUI laws apply to […]
Generally, yes, California law allows gun owners to carry firearms in their vehicles. However, California’s gun transport laws have many limits. For example, the gun cannot be loaded. It cannot be easily accessible. Finally, only certain types of firearms can legally be carried. This article explains California’s complex rules on […]
When most people think of driving under the influence (DUI), they think about a person getting behind the wheel after drinking hard liquor. But California’s DUI laws also apply to people who drive under the influence of drugs. Surprisingly, these laws even apply to people who drive under the influence […]