Clinton E. Parish
Strategic Defense From A Former Prosecutor
Many people assume that they’re only at risk of a DUI charge if they drive the same day they have been drinking. Someone may spend the evening at the bar drinking with their friends and try to drive home at 2:00 AM. They understand that getting pulled over could lead...
Yes, you can avoid a DUI checkpoint or a sobriety checkpoint. You are not required to drive through the checkpoint simply because it exists. In fact, in California, law enforcement is required to announce in advance where they are going to set up a sobriety...
In many states, you can face DUI charges even when the car is not moving. States use a standard of “actual physical control.” A person who is sitting in the front seat of a car with the keys in the ignition, for example, can be said to be in control of the car, even...
California laws regarding driving under the influence are making the potential consequences more severe, putting your freedom and finances in serious jeopardy. A solid defense can help prevent the harshest outcome, and a good starting point is examining the...
A common mistake people make when calculating whether they are safe to drive after consuming alcohol is to compare themselves to others. Let’s say you go to the bar with several friends. You each buy a round, leave at the same time and all get stopped at the same...
Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or other drugs is a charge that usually affects drivers who are caught operating a vehicle while impaired. However, cases of passengers getting into trouble after the police stop a car for suspected impaired driving are...
There are a few common myths when it comes to blood alcohol concentration (BAC), usually focused around the idea that you can lower it yourself. Someone who thinks that their BAC is so high that they would fail a breath test may be tempted to take advantage of such...
Did you know that some medical conditions come with symptoms that may look like alcohol impairment? Since they can influence balance, coordination and speech or eye movement, a medical issue could lead to a DUI arrest. If you are facing DUI charges and dealing with a...
If you are taking prescription medication, be sure to read the instructions very carefully so that you do not accidentally put yourself in a position where you could face impaired driving charges. Specifically, what you are often looking for is an instruction that you...
It took years, money and hard work to achieve your professional license, and it’s crucial to your ability to earn a living. However, a DUI conviction can impact your license and job. Beyond fines, driver’s license suspension and possible jail time, the most lasting...