A Commercial DUI
A Commercial DUI Commercial License In California, there are three different types of commercial driver’s license. A Commercial A license is based on weight. Commercial A driver’s license allow holders to operate a vehicle that has a gross combined weight of 26,000 lbs. On the other hand, a Commercial B license prohibits drivers […]
DUI While Visiting a Military Base
DUI While Visiting a Military Base Obtaining a DUI is still possible on a military base regardless if you are a civilian or not. In California, there are a significant number of military bases and obtaining a DUI one of them occurs quite often. When on Base When you are on base, […]
THC Field Testing
THC Field Testing The Need for THC Testing The ongoing trend of the legalization of marijuana throughout the nation, has resulted in an increase in the number of drug related DUIs in comparison to alcohol related DUIs. The increase in marijuana related DUIs has put pressure and demand for field/onsite testing devices for Marijuana/THC. Some […]
Most Dangerous Time on the Road
Most Dangerous Time on the Road Historically the most dangerous time on the road; the holiday season is a time full of celebration and alcohol. With Christmas and New Year’s quickly approaching, the increased opportunities for a DUI are upon us. While Christmas and New Year’s may look a little different admits the COVID-19 global […]
A San Diego Halloween Amidst a Pandemic
A San Diego Halloween Amidst a Pandemic San Diego made the most of Halloween this year, despite the grave uncertainty of the current global pandemic. While still abiding by the San Diego County guidelines set in place specifically for Halloween, San Diego residents got creative and made the most of their Halloween. DUI Checkpoints […]
What Counts as Reasonable Suspicion in a DUI Investigation?
What Counts as Reasonable Suspicion in a DUI Investigation? In order for San Diego law enforcement to stop you for driving under the influence (DUI), they must have reasonable suspicion you have committed such a crime. If an officer has reasonable suspicion, they can conduct a brief field investigation. If further evidence of a DUI […]
How Can You Get a Wet Reckless When Only Wet?
How can you get a Wet Reckless when only wet? California Highway Patrol (CHP) DUI Officers This particular California Highway Patrolman (CHP) happens to be one of their DUI officers. CHP DUI officers are highly trained. They begin their training at the Academy in Sacramento. There they learn to operate breath tests, talk to jurors […]
How to Minimize Risk When Drinking Alcohol in Downtown San Diego?
How to minimize risk when drinking alcohol in downtown San Diego? 1. Rethink going out during the “reopening” period. A major risk that can easily be avoided is the regular DUI checkpoints that are expected to reconvene during this period. Not to mention the obvious, of having someone infect you with the Coronavirus/COVID-19. Reclosing […]
Military Base DUI Court Case in San Diego
Military Base DUI Court Case Details A Fleet ASW base Expeditionary Strike Group, active military man, loves a good 10% IPA beer. It does not take much to get you 2x over the .08% BAC legal limit in California. This is measured by PL-33, PL-36 Intoxmeters Inc. EC/IR-II breath test machine, after an officer-claimed a 15 […]
Chinese Students in United States Raise Immigration Visa Questions if Arrested for San Diego DUI
If you are from China attending the University of California at San Diego or another university in the area and try to come back after leaving the United States, you may unfortunately encounter the U.S. bar of reentry. You almost had to leave if you were here when ICE took the ridiculous position of mandating […]