The Dangers of the Drowsy Driver
Nearly every day the media showers us with the terrible images of traffic collisions caused by drunk drivers. Just as often, we hear reports of law enforcement agencies stepping up enforcement of distracted driving laws by citing drivers who speak... Read More →
What is the Effect of Mouthwash on a Breathalyzer?
We all know that driving in the State of California is considered a conditional privilege. Essentially, this means that the State will allow you to drive on public roadways but, there are “strings attached.” In other words, rules that must... Read More →
What is an Administrative Per Se Hearing and why do I need one?
What is an Administrative Per Se Hearing and why do I need one? In 1990, California joined 27 other states in implementing a new law aimed at immediately taking drunk drivers off the road. Known as the Administrative Per Se... Read More →
Reducing the Blood/Alcohol Concentration (BAC) to 0.05%.
Federal Government recommends reducing the Blood/Alcohol Concentration (BAC) for legal driving to 0.05%. History of BAC Levels: It is universally understood that driving a motor vehicle anywhere in the United States with a blood/alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or greater... Read More →
What is a Zero-Tolerance Hearing?
!!!This contact MUST be made within the first 10 days following the police contact!!! What is a Zero-Tolerance Hearing? As we have discussed in other articles, the California State Legislature has empowered the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV),... Read More →
How do I receive a Restricted Driver’s License and what are its limitations.
Restricted Driver’s Licenses It goes without saying that the privilege to drive can be a critical element to quality living in the State of California. Because California is an enormous State and because the availability of public transportation is primarily... Read More →
New Bill Introduced
In the California State Legislature, a new State Bill has been introduced to increase the penalties for drunk drivers in a way that has many civil rights proponents up in arms. State Bill 755 is currently working it’s way through... Read More →