There is no legal defense in the state of California that protects you from a driving-under-the-influence charge associated with prescription-drug use. In fact, Ambien or sleeping pills is one of the top reasons why motorists are charged with intoxication today. In the eyes of the law, Ambien is just as hazardous as alcohol when it’s […]
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When you renew your vehicle’s registration or visit the DMW, you will almost always see a chart on blood alcohol content. The state of California has strict rules about this substance being in your bloodstream as you drive around town. However, this rule doesn’t translate to marijuana intoxication. In fact, it’s much harder for a
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Like driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the influence of drugs is illegal in the state of California. However, there is no straightforward measurement for determining the degree of a person’s impairment under the influence of drugs that is comparable to the Breathlyzer. As a result, a California police officer who suspects someone
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If you hold a professional license such as being a Registered Nurse and are arrested for a DUI, your career can be greatly affected. A conviction for a DUI is sent to the Board of Registered Nursing enforcement unit and sanctions can be issued against your license. You can, however, have the conviction expunged, which
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Driving under the influence of drugs is something almost everyone has done at some time in their lives. Known as drugged driving, the offense involves driving while under the influence of both illegal and legal drugs, which can include certain medications even if they are prescribed to you. Some people may have been charged with
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A 42 year old California man was arrested for driving under the influence early Tuesday afternoon. According to the Daily Democrat, Douglas J. Tadlock was driving his 1992 Ford SUV when he was seen weaving on County Road 102 near CR-16. Once officers pulled Tadlock over, they noticed signs of intoxication and noticed an open bottle of alcohol
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One of the most common reasons for being pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence is because of weaving. The California Highway Patrol has reported that some 244,000 people were cited for distracted driving leading to around 16 deaths. Many reports are starting to indicate that distracting driving may produce more grim statistics than California
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Los Angeles drivers need to be cautious this July 4th weekend as law enforcement has planned a number of DUI checkpoints and saturation patrol units. The Los Angeles Police Department has announced plans for a checkpoint to be located at Broadlawn Avenue and Cahuenga Boulevard. The LAPD has also said that there will be one set up on
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