Should you proceed to trial or pursue a plea bargain for your DUI case
California has some of the stiffest penalties in the nation for DUI offenses. Because of this, you may be considering a plea bargain with the prosecutor when facing these charges. Before you make a hasty decision though, there are a number of different things that you should consider. In order to help you make the best decision possible for your case – whether or not you should accept the bargain or go to trail – I thought that I would discuss what you should be thinking about.What to Consider if You’re Leaning Toward a Plea BargainMake no mistake, a trail for a DUI case – as with any [...]
DMV Employees in Salinas Plead Guilty for Accepting Bribes
From San Diego to Salinas, it seems like employees at the Department of Motor Vehicles are accepting bribes. In the latest case, employees at the Salinas DMV have pleaded guilty for accepting bribes up to $5000 for granting truck driving licenses illegally and for committing identity fraud. At least two have been arrested so far. All the local news outlets have covered the story on their web sites. Here's the San Diego Tribune link: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-feds-say-california-dmv-employees-traded-cash-for-2015aug11-story.html[...]
Understanding Blood Alcohol Concentration and Its Effects
Blood Alcohol Concentration, or BAC, is one of those terms that are bandied about a lot but that few people fully understand. So, what follows is only a general overview of what the different BAC levels mean. By examining this BAC breakdown, you will hopefully come to a better understanding of what different BAC levels mean, and why the authorities take them so seriously. The Different BAC Levels and Their Effects It’s important to remember that like any other drug, alcohol affects different people in different ways. Therefore, you may not experience the same effects at the various[...]
California’s DUI Laws and Vehicular Manslaughter
The primary reason that California continues to strengthen its DUI laws is due to the deaths that are associated with drunk driving incidents. These events are as tragic as they come, and it’s easy to understand why the state has such a vested interest in limiting them. The punishments involved with such cases are quite severe, and they merit attention. Let’s take a look. Understanding Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated California makes a distinction between two levels of vehicular manslaughter. This distinction is based upon the level of negligence that is shown by the[...]
Results of a Second DUI Conviction in California
Like every other state in the nation, California takes the crime of driving under the influence extremely seriously. This has come to be reflected in the harshness of California’s DUI laws, which essentially throw the book at anyone who picks up a second conviction.The Evidence That Will Be Gathered Against YouIn order to establish that someone has been driving under the influence, California law enforcement officers will rely upon a number of things. The first piece of evidence gathered will be the officer’s initial impression of a driver’s state, including the way that driver was drivi[...]
