Clinton E. Parish
Strategic Defense From A Former Prosecutor
Typically, if the police are going to use a DUI checkpoint, they must inform the public about when and where it will be established. Many drivers may still have no idea that the checkpoint exists, but public notification is required. This means that drivers who are...
If you hold a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in California, a DUI arrest – even in your personal car – is a crisis for your livelihood. While a first conviction means losing your CDL for at least one year, a second DUI conviction automatically triggers a lifetime...
Your blood alcohol concentration does not start dropping as soon as you stop drinking. For instance, if you have one last shot at the end of the night when you are out with friends, your BAC is actually going to climb for a bit as your body absorbs the alcohol. But...
People sometimes get themselves in trouble with drunk driving arrests simply because they do not understand how impaired they actually are. They think that they are not intoxicated and that it would be safe for them to drive. They know that they have consumed alcohol,...
There’s no doubt that ignition interlock devices (IID) save lives. These breathalyzer-type devices that attach to a vehicle’s ignition to prevent it from starting if a driver has alcohol on their breath are becoming an increasingly common consequence for even...
Your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is not the only component that matters for a drunk driving stop. For instance, if a police officer can show evidence that you were impaired, you could be given DUI charges, even if a breath test demonstrates that you are slightly...
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges can be the result of several different scenarios. Some people get arrested because they display poor control of their vehicles. Other times, they might fail a chemical test after a traffic stop or a collision. A failed breath...
In California, police can pull over a vehicle, but there must be a valid reason for doing so. They cannot stop a car at random. However, certain situations and exceptions allow for a stop, even if the driver isn’t doing anything suspicious. Below are some important...
You can get a DUI at any age. Often, it happens to those in their early 20s, specifically because they are now legally allowed to drink. They start going to bars, clubs and restaurants, and then they inevitably have to drive home. In some ways, though, it’s actually...
California enacted the 'three strikes' law to deter repeat offenders of serious crimes by imposing increasingly severe penalties after each conviction. While the law primarily applies to violent felonies, a key question arises: does it apply to DUI offenses? To...