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Make sure that you have a breathalyzer that has been approved by the FDA. In California, driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs is considered a serious offense. Even a first-time conviction for DUI can lead to a sentence of jail time or probation, community service, mandatory alcohol education classes, and steep fines…

Smoking cigarettes can result in a higher BAC result. As any DUI defense attorney Orange County, CA can tell you, breathalyzers are often inaccurate. Whether they are administered roadside or at a police station using an expensive machine, chemical breath tests can be affected by any number of issues. The machine may be improperly calibrated,…

Just as in a car, you can get a DUI while riding a motorcycle. In Southern California, motorcycles are incredibly popular. With temperate weather, it is possible to ride a motorcycle nearly year-round in this area of the state. Choosing a bike over a car also can help you get through traffic more easily and…

Drivers of commercial vehicles are subject to a stricter standard for DUIs When parents send their kids to school on the bus, they expect that their kids will get to school safely. Recently, a bus driver in Paradise, California was arrested because she was allegedly under the influence while transporting kids to school. The driver…