Sacramento DUI Info

The So-Called “No Refusal” Weekend And Its’ Effect On Drivers

Kevin Spade2021-06-18T23:35:59+00:00The official statistical data clearly demonstrates that more and more DUI accidents take place all over the nation on a day to day basis. This is one of many reasons why it is only natural that law enforcement authorities and the government invest a ton of time and efforts into apprehending DUI suspects and preventing Sacramento DUI accidents from ever occurring to begin with. The “No refusal” weekend is yet another initiative that is meant to have a powerful impact on people, who are used to get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol. The “No refusal” initiative implies that if you were pulled over at a Sacramento DUI checkpoint and you refused to submit yourself to the Breathalyzer test, the law enforcement officers will have every right to have your blood sample taken in order to determine your BAC (Blood Alcohol Content). Hence, if you were pulled over during the “No...

Changes In The DUI Blood Draw Law And Its’ Consequences

Kevin Spade2021-06-18T23:36:31+00:00Recent changes in the DUI blood draw law may significantly affect the overall situation on the roads. The law itself now allows the EMT (Emergency Medical Technicians) to draw blood samples from the DUI suspects on the spot. Now, prior to that change, only qualified healthcare professionals, nurses and specially trained medical personnel were allowed to perform the procedure. Nevertheless, the main problem was that getting a potentially drunk person to the doctor took way too much time, so the results could be very different and the individual could sober up by the time of the procedure. On the other hand, now, most law enforcement officers, who have already been trained as EMTs have the possibility to draw blood samples from the offender right on the spot. Furthermore, in case an ambulance is called on the site of the incident (which happens most of the time), its team has the...

Can I Get Arrested For DUI In a Parked Vehicle?

Kevin Spade2021-06-18T23:37:05+00:00Needless to say, driving a vehicle while being under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances is a huge mistake that may cause tremendous damage to your life and the lives of people around you. Thousands of people every day end up being victims of the drunk or intoxicated driving – many of them are seriously injured and some of them even end up dead. Unfortunately, the number of the DUI accidents tends to increase every year, so it is no wonder that the law enforcement authorities are trying their best to put an end to these tragedies. With that said, considering all of the above-mentioned information, it is only natural that there is more than one way to get yourself arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances. We are all aware of the numerous Sacramento DUI checkpoints and patrol cars, but did you know that...

Commercial Drivers And DUI Legal Consequences

Kevin Spade2021-06-18T23:37:34+00:00As we can see from the official statistical data, more DUI accidents take place all over the nation on a year to year basis. Thousands of people are injured or even killed in those accidents and this is why it is only natural that the law enforcement authorities are so determined to apprehend and punish any DUI offenders. With that said, despite the fact that potential DUI consequences and penalties are very harsh for every driver, when it comes to the commercial vehicle operators, the punishment can be even more severe. The law is very specific when it comes to the commercial vehicle. Regardless of whether you were caught driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances when you were operating your personal or the commercial vehicle, you still risk losing both the CDL license and your own driver’s license. Furthermore, it is also important for the commercial drivers to...

Being Charged With DUI For the first Time: Possible Consequences

Kevin Spade2021-06-18T23:37:59+00:00Chances are the vast majority of people, who are reading this article never had any kind of problems with the law enforcement authorities. Still, we all make mistakes and at times hope that our errors will go unnoticed. However, there are cases, when things do not go according to initial plans. With that said, let us imagine the following situation – you are at your best friend’s birthday party. Everyone around you is having fun and people want you to drink some alcohol. Of course, you refuse, since you know that you are going to have to drive back home. However, your best friend insists and says that he will be offended if you are not going to drink with him. Well, you drink a couple glasses of wine and refuse to drink anymore. Very soon you realize that you need to get back home, so you get behind the...

DUI charges: It doesn’t have to be an alcohol

Kevin Spade2021-06-18T23:38:13+00:00When it comes to the DUI charges (Driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal substance), the vast majority of people for some reason imagine driving, while being drunk. Of course, most DUI cases are somehow related to alcohol, but being intoxicated does not necessarily mean alcohol only. Various illegal substances and even some prescription drugs can induce the driver into a state of intoxication. As if driving under the influence of alcohol was not bad enough, in case you were driving while being intoxicated with some type of drugs, you risk facing additional charges, which will make your case more difficult and penalties more severe. Furthermore, if the law enforcement officer, who pulled you over, will have reasons to believe that you were driving under the influence of drugs, he will then proceed to searching your vehicle. If he will find some type of illegal substances inside, you will...

Useful Tips From DUI Lawyer in Sacramento

Kevin Spade2021-06-18T23:38:25+00:00If you or your loved one were accused of committing a DUI crime, you need to realize that the charges are very serious and the overall consequences could be truly severe. Due to the overall increase in the DUI traffic accidents all over the United States, the law enforcement authorities are trying to do their best to apprehend and punish drunk driving criminals. Hence, the penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol or any kind of illegal substances could be quite harsh, regardless of whether you have committed a felony or a misdemeanor. With that said, you risk losing your driver’s license. Police officer who pulled you over will ask you to submit yourself to a series of field sobriety tests. In case you will fail those tests, he will immediately assume that you were driving under the influence and will take your driver’s license right away. Then you...

General Notion of DUI Charges

Kevin Spade2021-06-18T23:38:46+00:00If you or your loved ones were accused of driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal substance, chances are, you are now highly stressed and frustrated, especially if it is your first conviction. It is very important to know what legal consequences you should expect in court and, more importantly, what kind of legal defense strategies will help you in dealing with this issue. First penalty should be expected at the scene of the arrest. The arresting law enforcement officer will take away your driver’s license. As a replacement, he will give you a special permit, which will allow you to drive your car for 30 more days. Afterwards, your license will be revoked or suspended. In order to keep your license, you would have to file an official request to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) so as to initiate an administrative hearing. There you will have a...

Understanding DUI Charges: General Information

Kevin Spade2021-06-18T23:39:06+00:00If you got arrested for DUI in Washington State, it is better to understand what the laws on driving under the influence mean. Official statistical data demonstrates certain rise of the DUI incidents taking place all over the nation. In light of this fact, it is only natural that the law enforcement authorities tend to do their best in order to prevent the DUI accidents from ever occurring to begin with. Hence, DUI perpetrators must be prepared for some genuinely harsh legal consequences that may have a very negative effect on their day to day living in general. With that said, if you were pulled over at a DUI checkpoint and the law enforcement officer decided that you are driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances, the very first thing that the policeman will do is take your driver’s license from you. He will then hand you a temporary...

Meaning of Being charged With DUI In Sacramento

Kevin Spade2021-06-18T23:39:35+00:00DUI (Driving Under the Influence of alcohol or illegal substance) charges can have a very negative effect on your life. Due to the fact that more and more DUI accidents take place all over the nation every year the law enforcement authorities are not very forgiving when it comes to sentencing DUI offenders. Regardless of whether you have committed a misdemeanor or a felony DUI, you should be prepared for some severe legal consequences that may hit you really hard. The very first thing that you need to know about is the fact that the arresting officer is going to take the driver’s license from you right there and then. He will then provide you with a permit, which will allow you to drive your car for 30 more days. Afterwards, your driver’s license is going to be revoked or suspended. Of course, you can argue with this decision, and in...