High BAC or Prior DUI Case in San Diego County – What to do?
What should be the first items of business when you are arrested with a high BAC, for a second DUI, or for a third DUI while being well over the legal limit? Obviously, the DUI prosecuting lawyer and the San Diego Superior Court will not be pleased when they see a high BAC and/or prior […]
Celebrate a Fun-Filled Halloween and Avoid Being a DUI Statistic
Celebrate a Fun-Filled Halloween Celebrating Halloween should be a fun event for all ages. Whether that means dressing up in elaborate costumes, trick-or-treating, or gathering with friends and family for a festive party. However, sadly, those celebrations often involve alcohol and drunk driving, which can quickly cause fun to become frightening. Statistics indicate that Halloween […]
How much does a DUI attorney cost?
For a first-time misdemeanor DUI, a DUI attorney generally costs in the ballpark of $1,500 to $5,000. A California DUI Lawyer Association (CDLA) Specialist often starts at $2,500 – $4,500. Immediately get a free online DUI attorney consultation form – click now for a $1,000 Discount. Fees can usually increase if there is a felony, […]
Marijuana DUI Arrests Expected to Increase With Legalization of Recreational Pot
Legalization of Recreational Marijuana Use Expected to Increase Marijuana DUI Arrests Happy New Year! Or is it? As California Patrol Officers plan for a major increase in cannabis-related DUIs, Pro-Pot Drivers Should Exercise Caution! Beware! In addition to increasing DUI patrols, California is ringing in the new year with a new set of increasingly […]
DUI Checkpoint Law Infographic
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San Diego DUI Checkpoints
San Diego DUI Checkpoints Over recent years, San Diego-area municipalities continue to increase the use of DUI checkpoints in order to target drunk drivers. DUI checkpoints are roadblocks that allow law enforcement officials to randomly stop vehicles and inspect drivers for signs of intoxication. A single checkpoint will lead to anywhere between three and twenty […]
New DUI laws 2017
San Diego drivers should familiarize themselves with new 2017 DUI and DUI-related laws which impact driving in California: Ignition Interlock Device in any vehicle owned or operated, mandatory beginning 1/1/18 and optional now. Driver blows in IID before starting vehicle. Vehicle will start if no alcohol. Take an Uber. Uber and Lyft now safer as […]
Rick Mueller wins President’s Award
The California DUI Lawyers Association presented San Diego DUI Attorney Specialist Rick Mueller the President’s Award at its annual meeting. The California DUI Lawyers Association Present’s Award states on its plaque: “For steadfast commitment to CDLA and to Freedome, and for outstanding efforts in organizing events that help arm others in the defense of Liberty […]
Man Arrested for DUI while Hunting Pokémon
Attention Pokémon Go Players: If arrested for DUI, Professor Willow can’t help you stay out of jail. Get smart – put your smart phone down while driving after drinking, San Diego attorneys recommend. In an accident case of first impression, DUI police were told by the .20% BAC Pokemon Go driver that he was distracted by the […]
Reasons to politely say “NO” to San Diego DUI Police Field Sobriety Tests
Nobody wants a DUI. To achieve this objective once stopped by San Diego DUI police, remember the tips to minimize conviction for DUI. Keep these in mind when the officer smells alcohol and asks you to step out of the car. Should you do the field sobriety tests when requested by the DUI officer in […]