Assault With a Deadly Weapon – assault upon the person of another by any means of force likely to produce great bodily injury – Penal Code section 245(a)(4). Assault with a deadly weapon is a criminal act or crime in…
Although most DUIs are charged as misdemeanors, they may leave a very dark stain upon your otherwise clean record. First, there are direct monetary outlays upfront in any DUI arrest, never mind a conviction. Then, there are many more hidden…
If you are convicted of a DUI in the 2019 new year and beyond, a change in the DUI laws may be of interest to you. Prior to 2019, a person convicted of a DUI could expect a license suspension…
If you have been stopped for a DUI in Sonoma County, you should know that there are several different legal obstacles officers must overcome before they are able to question you regarding intoxication. Before an officer can ever ask you…
Breath and blood tests–law enforcement officials use a variety of tests to determine if they should charge a driver with DUI in California. But only one County in the State of California, Santa Clara County has a pilot project of…
When individuals are faced with a DUI, they often are so concerned about being arrested, put in jail, having their license suspended, hiring an attorney, heavy fines, penalties and DUI school that they fail to comprehend the long-term ramifications of…
One of the most important variables in a Sonoma County DUI case is that of the evidence that can be presented against you. When your case goes to Court, you will present your case, and the prosecutors will present theirs….
California driving under the influence (DUI) penalties are harsh. Complex state statutes control DUI driving penalties, with a range of possible sentences. A DUI can result in thousands of dollars in fines, jail time, mandatory alcohol treatment programs, and loss…
Paying the fines and court costs for a DUI conviction in Sonoma County could leave you struggling to make ends meet. And that doesn’t include the other expenses that you could face along the way for legal fees, spikes in…
During a DUI stop in Sonoma County, a police officer will likely ask you to take a portable breath test. The best thing to do is to refuse this test, but if you are placed under arrest, you are required…