by Chambers Law Firm | Sep 2, 2021
No, there is no legal penalty for refusing to take a field sobriety test. You should definitely not take the test if you think you might fail, as this would only serve to create more evidence against you.
by Chambers Law Firm | Sep 2, 2021
A DUI defense attorney in southern California can help you defend your rights in a DUI case. Unlike a general attorney, a DUI defense attorney like Dan E. Chambers has specific experience in the technical aspects of DUI cases and knows how to successfully challenge...
by Chambers Law Firm | Sep 2, 2021
State law in California gives police the authority to take your drivers license and issue you a notice of suspension if you fail a chemical test. Many people find this surprising because in effect a penalty is being assessed before you are proven guilty in court....
by Chambers Law Firm | Sep 2, 2021
In addition to suspicious driving patterns, a smell of alcohol, slurred speech, red, bloodshot, or watery eyes, difficulty understanding questions, fumbling with your license and registration, and the presence of any alcohol containers, drugs, or drug paraphernalia...
by Chambers Law Firm | Sep 2, 2021
Anyone can be arrested for DUI, regardless of the original reason that the police officer stopped the car. In general, a police officer has to have probable cause to stop a vehicle, meaning the officer must identify a traffic violation, vehicle equipment safety...
by Chambers Law Firm | Sep 2, 2021
Be polite and courteous to the police, but know that the law protects you from incriminating yourself. So if the police officer asks whether you’ve been drinking, you don’t have to admit it. You don’t want to lie either—your best bet is to say you want to speak to an...
by Chambers Law Firm | Sep 2, 2021
No. If you do not contact the DMV within 10 days of your DUI arrest, you will forfeit your right to a hearing and you will lose the opportunity to have your suspended license reinstated. It is highly recommended that you contact a DUI defense attorney in southern...
by Chambers Law Firm | Sep 2, 2021
DUI, or driving under the influence, is defined as operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol level of .08 or higher, or while under the influence of legal or illegal drugs that impair your driving ability.
by Chambers Law Firm | Sep 2, 2021
No, you do not have to take a PAS (handheld breathalyzer) test unless you are under 21 or on probation for a previous DUI. However, if you refuse the test you can still be arrested and taken to the police station, where you will have to take a blood or breath...
by Chambers Law Firm | Sep 2, 2021
The penalties for a DUI conviction will vary according to the particulars of your case. At minimum, you can expect: DMV license suspension A fine of approximately $2,000 3, 6, 9 or months of DUI class 3 to 5 years of probation Jail time depending on the specifics of...
