Tag Archives: DUI
Nevada Residents Charged with DUI in California
Drivers crossing from Nevada into California or back on Highway 15 might be looking forward to a great weekend or a long vacation, but this is one of the most common stretches of roadway for people to get tickets. Any good time can come to an abrupt end if a Nevada resident is pulled… Read More »
What Does it Mean to Expunge a DUI?
When a person is convicted of driving under the influence (DUI), the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will maintain a record of that conviction, but the conviction will also result in the person having a criminal record. In California, the DMV will keep the DUI on your driving records for 10 years. The criminal… Read More »
Marijuana and DUI’s in California
Changes to California’s marijuana laws have been making headlines. As of January 1st, 2018, Proposition 64 came into effect, legalizing the recreational use of marijuana for individuals over 21 years of age. Under the new law, it will be legal to possess and transport up to an ounce of marijuana and to grow up… Read More »
California Negligence and the Drunk Plaintiff
Most personal injury lawsuits are based on the legal theory of negligence. A person is considered negligent if he or she fails to meet the duty of reasonably prudent behavior towards another person. This can mean the negligent person took an action that could be considered negligent, like texting while driving. Or, it could… Read More »