DUI/DWI Law Blog

What Questions Should I Ask My San Diego DUI Attorney?

Thursday, April 26, 2012 by Kerry L. Steigerwalt

Steigerwalt Law Firm is a DUI attorney in San Diego

What Questions Should I Ask My DUI Attorney?

If you have been arrested for DUI, you are going to need an attorney. A good lawyer can minimize or even eliminate the charges against you. That’s why it’s important to do your research. Don’t choose the first one you happen to come across in the phone... Read More

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Do I Have to Submit to DUI Tests?

Thursday, April 26, 2012 by Kerry L. Steigerwalt

Steigerwalt Law Firm is a DUI attorney in San Diego

If you are arrested for DUI, you will be asked to take a chemical test—a blood or breathalyzer test to measure blood alcohol content (BAC). You can refuse to take these tests. However, you should know that refusal will result in very serious consequences.

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Liability for Parents - Hosting and Drinking

Thursday, April 26, 2012 by Kerry L. Steigerwalt

Steigerwalt Law Firm is a DUI attorney in San Diego

It’s not easy being a parent, especially when your children are underage and may be experimenting with alcohol or drugs. Most parents don’t know what their kids are doing when they’re not at home, so some parents think it’s a better idea to just let their kids drink at home, where they can be supervised.... Read More

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How Do I Get My Suspended Driver's License Back?

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 by Kerry L. Steigerwalt

Steigerwalt Law Firm is a DUI attorney in San Diego

How Do I Get My Suspended Driver’s License Back?

It’s probable that at the time you were arrested for DUI, the police officer confiscated your driver’s license. You will not get your license back until the end of the suspension. This is called... Read More

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San Diego CA DUI lawyer

Thursday, April 19, 2012 by Kerry L. Steigerwalt

Steigerwalt Law Firm is a DUI attorney in San Diego

What is BAC?

BAC—or blood alcohol content—is the main way authorities decide whether you are too impaired to drive. When you drink alcohol, it is absorbed into your bloodstream. The level of alcohol in your blood is your blood alcohol... Read More

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SD County DUI

Wednesday, April 18, 2012 by Kerry L. Steigerwalt

Steigerwalt Law Firm is a DUI attorney in San Diego

What is California’s Implied Consent Law?

Most states have an “implied consent” law that requires drivers to submit to chemical testing if they have been arrested for... Read More

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San Diego DUI penalties

Wednesday, April 18, 2012 by Kerry L. Steigerwalt

Steigerwalt Law Firm is a DUI attorney in San Diego

San Diego DUI Penalties

Driving under the influence (DUI) is serious business in California. The state has a very rigid set of penalties and punishments for those caught drinking and driving. Following is an overview of the penalties you can expect if you are... Read More

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DUI

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 by Marc J. Victor

The best advice I can offer regarding a DUI is not to drink alcohol
and then drive a motor vehicle. Besides risking being prosecuted for a
criminal offense, driving while impaired can easily result in a serious
accident or death of a person. Such a situation will likely result in a
prosecution for either an Aggravated Assault or a Manslaughter.
Prosecutors generally seek prison sentences for such crimes. Few
circumstances can... Read More

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Should Drivers Submit to Field Sobriety Tests?

Tuesday, March 20, 2012 by John Paul Brennan

Drivers pulled over when suspected of driving under the influence (DUI) should know their rights. However, under California law, drivers have the right to refuse field sobriety tests without penalty for doing so.... Read More

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CAN YOU FAIL FIELD SOBRIETY TESTS EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT INTOXICATED?

Monday, March 19, 2012 by Matthew David Keenan

Even if you are not intoxicated, you could fail the three main field sobriety tests used by police officers in Illinois due to a variety of factors.... Read More

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