California DUI Laws and DUI Lawyers is a complete source of information about California DUI laws, California DUI attorneys and lawyers, penalties for driving under the influence, California DMV driver's license suspensions, breath alcohol tests, criminal courts, car insurance after a DUI California arrest and police investigative procedures. California DUI offers everything you need to know if you are arrested in California for driving under the influence of alcohol or driving under the influence of drugs ( DUI ) - sometimes referred to as "drunk driving", "drinking and driving" or "driving while intoxicated" ( DWI ) - including answers to such common questions as:
Nationally-known California DUI defense attorney Lawrence Taylor, author of the legal textbook Drunk Driving Defense, 6th edition, offers 5 tips:
Atlanta attorney William C. Head, one of the foremost DUI lawyers in the country, explains the 5 myths and realities of defending against DWI charges today:
California-oriented legal megasite for lawyers and laymen, containing information and over 600 links.
The Great .08 Debate
Excellent discussion of the .08% blood-alcohol controversy, from noted New York DWI attorney Ed Fiandach.
California DUI Laws and Procedures
Helpful legal information from an 8-attorney California law firm practicing DUI defense exclusively.
Driving Under the Influence of Drugs
The laws and police evidence in California if you are arrested for DUI drugs or "drugged driving".
MADD and Madder: Today's DUI Defense Bar is More Focused and Aggressive Than Ever Before
Interesting article in the "American Bar Association Journal" reporting on the counter-offensive from increasingly specialized and technically sophisticated DWI Lawyers.
The DUI Exception to the Constitution
The continuing erosion of fairness and constitutional rights in drunk driving cases from pressure groups like MADD, from a lecture by a former Fulbright Professor of Law and nationally-known California DUI attorney.
DUI Blog
Commentary on the defects, fallacies and Constitutional damage of the "war on drunk driving".
DUI Resource Library for Judges
Online links and materials for judges nationwide in understanding and dealing with DUI cases.
FindLaw
Nationwide resource for DUI and DWI issues generally.
DUI Laws
A summary of the DWI and DUI laws of all fifty states.
DUI Boating
Discussion of California laws and penalties for boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
California DUI: A Drunk Driving Law Guide is intended to counter the political pressures of extremist groups such as MADD seeking the passage of unfair DUI laws, the erosion of constitutional rights and the eventual return of prohibition. The National Motorists Association sets forth its positions on controversial drunk driving issues, such as unconstitutional DUI sobriety checkpoints, overemphasis on breath alcohol tests, unfair DUI penalties and the imposition of "automatic" DUI license suspensions. "Responsibility in DUI Laws, Inc.", is an organization dedicated to reforming harsh and misdirected DUI laws.
Please visit our local DUI information websites for Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Riverside and San Francisco. Websites for Oakland and the following counties are under construction or in the planning stages: Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo, Marin, Napa, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma, Ventura and San Bernardino.
- What crimes will I be charged with for a DUI in California?
- What are the possible penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol?
- Who are the best DUI defense attorneys in California?
- How can I save my driver's license?
- How do those field sobriety tests work?
- Are those breath tests accurate?
- How can I estimate my blood-alcohol level?
- What if I have a high tolerance to alcohol?
- What happens if the police didn't read me my Miranda rights?
- Are DUI laws and penalties the same in San Francisco as in Oakland, Los Angeles or San Diego?
- What happens to my car insurance?
- How can I get my driving record?
Nationally-known California DUI defense attorney Lawrence Taylor, author of the legal textbook Drunk Driving Defense, 6th edition, offers 5 tips:
- Politely decline to answer questions without an attorney (only incriminating answers will be in the police report).
- Decline to take any field sobriety tests (not required by law and rarely helps you).
- Unless you are under 21, decline to take any handheld breath test not required by law.
- Agree to take a required "evidentiary" breath test (blood test if confident you are under .08%).
- Make sure your attorney calls the DMV Driver Safety Office within 10 days and demands a hearing to contest your license suspension.
Atlanta attorney William C. Head, one of the foremost DUI lawyers in the country, explains the 5 myths and realities of defending against DWI charges today:
- Most people accused of DUI are guilty.
- Drunk driving is a minor offense.
- Any attorney can defend a person accused of DUI.
- These cases can't be won.
- DUI cases are just like any other criminal case.
California-oriented legal megasite for lawyers and laymen, containing information and over 600 links.
The Great .08 Debate
Excellent discussion of the .08% blood-alcohol controversy, from noted New York DWI attorney Ed Fiandach.
California DUI Laws and Procedures
Helpful legal information from an 8-attorney California law firm practicing DUI defense exclusively.
Driving Under the Influence of Drugs
The laws and police evidence in California if you are arrested for DUI drugs or "drugged driving".
MADD and Madder: Today's DUI Defense Bar is More Focused and Aggressive Than Ever Before
Interesting article in the "American Bar Association Journal" reporting on the counter-offensive from increasingly specialized and technically sophisticated DWI Lawyers.
The DUI Exception to the Constitution
The continuing erosion of fairness and constitutional rights in drunk driving cases from pressure groups like MADD, from a lecture by a former Fulbright Professor of Law and nationally-known California DUI attorney.
DUI Blog
Commentary on the defects, fallacies and Constitutional damage of the "war on drunk driving".
DUI Resource Library for Judges
Online links and materials for judges nationwide in understanding and dealing with DUI cases.
FindLaw
Nationwide resource for DUI and DWI issues generally.
DUI Laws
A summary of the DWI and DUI laws of all fifty states.
DUI Boating
Discussion of California laws and penalties for boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
California DUI: A Drunk Driving Law Guide is intended to counter the political pressures of extremist groups such as MADD seeking the passage of unfair DUI laws, the erosion of constitutional rights and the eventual return of prohibition. The National Motorists Association sets forth its positions on controversial drunk driving issues, such as unconstitutional DUI sobriety checkpoints, overemphasis on breath alcohol tests, unfair DUI penalties and the imposition of "automatic" DUI license suspensions. "Responsibility in DUI Laws, Inc.", is an organization dedicated to reforming harsh and misdirected DUI laws.
Please visit our local DUI information websites for Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Riverside and San Francisco. Websites for Oakland and the following counties are under construction or in the planning stages: Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo, Marin, Napa, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma, Ventura and San Bernardino.
