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Can You Get a DUI for Weed in California? What Orange County Drivers Get Wrong About THC and Impairment
Yes. California Vehicle Code 23152(f) makes it illegal to drive under the influence of any drug, and that includes legally purchased cannabis. But unlike alcohol, there is no legal THC limit in California. That single difference changes everything about how these cases are proven and defended. Proposition 64 legalized recreational cannabis for adults 21 and [...]
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Can You Get a DUI on an E-Bike in Huntington Beach? What Riders and Parents Need to Know
Yes, but what you get charged with depends entirely on how your bike is classified. A legal e-bike falls under Vehicle Code 21200.5, where the fine is capped at $250 and an adult's license is not at risk. A modified or overpowered bike can be treated as a motor vehicle and charged as a full [...]
Will a DUI Cost You Your Professional License in California? (Nurses, Teachers, Real Estate Agents, CDL Holders)
Usually not for a first offense. A single misdemeanor DUI rarely ends a nursing, teaching, or real estate career in California. But you will have to report it, or your licensing board will find out on its own, and how the case resolves matters more than most people realize. Commercial drivers are the exception. For [...]
Military Diversion for DUI in Orange County: Can Veterans Avoid a Conviction?
Yes. A misdemeanor DUI is expressly eligible for military diversion under California Penal Code Section 1001.80. If the court grants diversion and you complete the program, the charge is dismissed, and for most purposes the arrest is treated as if it never happened. That is the short version. The longer version matters, because military diversion [...]
DUI and Immigration Status in Orange County: What Green Card Holders, DACA Recipients, and Visa Holders Need to Know
A first-offense DUI is generally not a deportable offense by itself. Under current federal law, a simple California DUI conviction is not an aggravated felony and not a crime involving moral turpitude, so it does not trigger removal on its own. But the same conviction can block DACA, get a student or work visa revoked [...]
Do You Have to Take a Field Sobriety Test in California? (Hint: No)
You do not have to take a field sobriety test in California. The walk and turn, the one leg stand, and the eye test (horizontal gaze nystagmus) are all voluntary, and refusing them carries no automatic license penalty under California law. That is different from the breath or blood test you may be asked to [...]
How Long Does a DUI Stay on Your Record in California? (And What You Can Actually Do About It)
In California, a DUI conviction is priorable for 10 years and remains on your criminal record forever, unless you take legal action to have it expunged. That second part is the one most people miss, and it is the one that quietly creates problems years later when you apply for a job, a professional license, [...]
Should You Refuse a Breathalyzer Test in California? What Huntington Beach and Orange County Drivers Need to Know
In California, you can technically refuse a breathalyzer after a DUI arrest. But doing so triggers automatic penalties under the state's implied consent law, separate from and on top of any DUI conviction. That's not a technicality. It's a real consequence that affects your license, your case, and your options going forward. If you refused [...]
What Happens to Your Driver’s License After a DUI Arrest in Orange County? (The 10-Day Rule Explained)
No, your license is not suspended the moment you're arrested for DUI in California. But you only have 10 calendar days from the date of your arrest to request a DMV hearing, or an automatic suspension kicks in. That deadline is real, and missing it closes off options you can't get back. If you were [...]
California DUI Lawyers Association v. Department of Motor Vehicles
When a driver is arrested for driving under the influence an administrative action is triggered with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). A driver has 10 days from the date of arrest to request an Administrative Per Se (APS) hearing with the local Driver Safety Office to challenge the action/suspension. Since the inception of the [...]
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- Parker Law Center Celebrates 10th AnniversaryDUI Law Practice Servicing Southern California: Providing Quality Representation while Fighting for Client Rights
- Assembly Bill No. 3234What Is AB 3234?
- Do You Have to Take a Field Sobriety Test in California? (Hint: No)No. In California, field sobriety tests are voluntary and refusing them carries no automatic penalty. Here is what every driver should know before the next DUI stop.
- Agencies Offer Free Rides on New Year’s EveThe "Avoid the 100," anti DUI campaign is currently in full force to remove drunk drivers from the road and making drivers think twice before getting behind the wheel after a few cocktails.
- Apple Jumps on Bandwagon to Limit Applications that Inform Users of DUI CheckpointsMore than two months after four United States Senators sent a letter pleading with Google, RIM, and Apple to remove DUI Checkpoint applications, Apple has decided to succumb to the pressure and comply. RIM, the maker of Blackberry, responded almost immediately to these senators' request by banning these applications back in March 2011.
- California DUI LawyerIt is important that you select the correct California DUI Lawyer to represent you. A California DUI Lawyer should have extensive knowledge of DUI laws and have vast experience representing DUI clients.
- Charged With a DUI?Being charged with driving under the influence is a serious offense.
- Experienced Moreno Valley DUI Defense Attorney to Represent You On Your DUI ChargesArrested for DUI? Contact an experienced Moreno Valley DUI Defense Attorney for a free consultation to receive personalized representation: 800-805-8804.
- Have You Been Charged with a DUI in California & Live out of State?Out of state drivers who have been arrested and charged for a DUI in Southern California face the same legal penalties as a driver licensed by the State of California.
- New Car Manufacturers May Provide Standard Alcohol DetectionThe American Beverage Institute has made a public statement that these type of alcohol detectors should only be used for drunk drivers not everyone.
- What If I Am on Probation for a DUI and Was Caught with a Measurable Amount of Alcohol in My System?At Parker Law Center, our Southern California legal team has extensive experience in assisting clients who are facing the severe treatment of the criminal justice system. No matter what stage you are at in the legal process, you can count on our skilled attorney to help you navigate what is oftentimes an intimidating experience to ensure you achieve the best possible outcome.
- 7 Costly Errors of Not Hiring A DUI LawyerFailure to hire an experienced DUI defense lawyer: DUI laws are complex and hiring a lawyer not experienced in the field of DUI can be costly to your defense.
- California DUI Checkpoints, What You Need to KnowCalifornia DUI checkpoints have stringent guidelines that they are required to adhere to set forth by the California Supreme Court in Igersoll vs. Palmer.
- AB 91, Is it Working?Many California motorists are unaware of a pilot program, AB 91, which went into effect July 1, 2010 that forces first-time DUI offenders convicted in Los Angeles, Sacramento, Alameda and Tulare counties to install ignition interlock devices (IIDs) in their vehicles for a five month period.
- CHP Reported No Fatal Accidents DUI Related in Southern California during the Thanksgiving Holiday EnforcementEighty two individuals are facing DUI charges in Southern California after being arrested by California Highway Patrol this past Thanksgiving holiday.
- NHTSA’s Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign is in Full Effect this Holiday SeasonThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" anti DUI campaign is currently in maximum enforcement and making drivers think twice before getting behind the wheel after a few cocktails this holiday season.
- 2014 Labor Day Weekend DUI Enforcement CrackdownWith summer coming to an end and the Labor Day holiday looming, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" anti DUI campaign began maximum enforcement on Friday, August 15th and is scheduled to conclude Monday, September 1st.
- Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over In Full Effect this Holiday SeasonThe "Avoid DUI" task force is currently in full effect to ensure our roads are safe this holiday season and making drivers think twice before getting behind the wheel after a night out with a few cocktails.
- FDA Advises new Safety Recommendations and Dosage for AmbianThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced new information regarding zolpidem, better known to the public as Ambien.
- DUI Charges Expected to be Filed in Orange County Bus CrashEdgar Estrada, the driver of the vehicle that rammed into an Orange County Transit Authority Bus on June 3, 2014, is expected to be charged with driving under the influence.
- St. Patrick’s Day 2014 The Luck of the Irish Will Not Keep You Safe from a DUIThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" anti DUI campaign will be in maximum enforcement starting this Saturday, March 15th to Monday, March 17th due to the St. Patrick's Day holiday.
- Be Safe this Summer, Avoid a DUI ArrestIn California there are two Vehicle Code Sections related to driving under the influence that can result in arrest.
- Case Study El Segundo Driver Safety OfficeUpon arrest for driving under the influence, an administrative license suspension is triggered. The driver has 10 days from the date of arrest to request an Administrative Per Se (APS) hearing to fight the license suspension.
- Ignition Interlock Device Pilot Program Extended StatewideOn September 28, 2016, Governor Jerry Brown signed Senator Jerry Hill's bill (SB-1046) which expands the ignition interlock device (IID) pilot program for DUI offenders statewide.
- California DUI Lawyers Association v. Department of Motor VehiclesWhen a driver is arrested for driving under the influence an administrative action is triggered with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). A driver has 10
- Can You Get a DUI for Weed in California? What Orange County Drivers Get Wrong About THC and ImpairmentYes. California Vehicle Code 23152(f) makes it illegal to drive under the influence of any drug, and that includes legally purchased cannabis. But unlike
- Can You Get a DUI on an E-Bike in Huntington Beach? What Riders and Parents Need to KnowYes, but what you get charged with depends entirely on how your bike is classified. A legal e-bike falls under Vehicle Code 21200.5, where the fine is capped
- DUI and Immigration Status in Orange County: What Green Card Holders, DACA Recipients, and Visa Holders Need to KnowA first-offense DUI is generally not a deportable offense by itself. Under current federal law, a simple California DUI conviction is not an aggravated felony
- How Long Does a DUI Stay on Your Record in California? (And What You Can Actually Do About It)In California, a DUI conviction is priorable for 10 years and remains on your criminal record forever, unless you take legal action to have it expunged. That
- Major Changes to CA DUI LawStatewide Ignition Interlock Device (IID): Pilot Program (SB 1046)
- Military Diversion for DUI in Orange County: Can Veterans Avoid a Conviction?Yes. A misdemeanor DUI is expressly eligible for military diversion under California Penal Code Section 1001.80. If the court grants diversion and you
- Seal and Destroy California Arrest RecordWould you Like to Seal your Arrest Record?
- Should You Refuse a Breathalyzer Test in California? What Huntington Beach and Orange County Drivers Need to KnowRefusing a breathalyzer after a DUI arrest in California triggers automatic license suspension and extra penalties. Learn the difference between the two tests and what to do now.
- What Happens to Your Driver’s License After a DUI Arrest in Orange County? (The 10-Day Rule Explained)No, your license is not suspended the moment you're arrested for DUI in California. But you only have 10 calendar days from the date of your arrest to request
- Will a DUI Cost You Your Professional License in California? (Nurses, Teachers, Real Estate Agents, CDL Holders)Usually not for a first offense. A single misdemeanor DUI rarely ends a nursing, teaching, or real estate career in California. But you will have to report
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