DUI

Does a DUI show up on a background check?

Posted on April 3, 2026 | Category: DUI

TL;DR A DUI typically appears on background checks, including both convictions and sometimes arrest records. This can impact jobs, housing, and licensing, especially for roles like commercial driving. Expungement may remove a DUI from public view, but eligibility varies by state and it may still count as a prior offense. A DUI will typically …

Colorado’s “Interlock” Rules – 6 Key Questions Answered

Posted on March 16, 2026 | Category: DUI

Playlist: Colorado IID LawsWatch this playlist on YouTube Suppose you are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Colorado. You may then be required to install an ignition interlock device (IID) in your motor vehicle as a condition of being able to drive again. An ignition interlock device is a breathalyzer that disables your car if you have …

Where does a car get towed after a Las Vegas DUI arrest?

Posted on February 24, 2026 | Category: DUI

Las Vegas’s main lots for impounded vehicles after a Nevada DUI arrest include these locations near the I-15: Ewing Brothers at 1200 A Street, Las Vegas, NV 89106; (702) 382-9261; Quality Towing at 2024 Losee Rd, North Las Vegas, NV 89030; (702) 649-5711; Fast Towing at 4220 Donovan Way, North Las Vegas, NV 89030; (702) …

Recent DUI Checkpoints in Colorado Springs

Posted on February 10, 2026 | Category: DUI

Yellow sign that says "DUI checkpoint ahead"

Colorado DUI checkpoints are roadblocks where police stop and check drivers for signs of intoxication. In Colorado Springs, the police typically conduct these sobriety checkpoints on high-traffic streets during major holidays and events. The most recent DUI checkpoints occurred on: Super Bowl Sunday (February 8, 2026) New Year’s Eve & Day (December 31, 2025 – …

DUI With Accident But No Injury – Is It Still More Serious?

Posted on September 12, 2025 | Category: DUI, Useful information

You will likely face more severe DUI penalties if you drive drunk and contribute to a car accident (as opposed to if you drive while intoxicated and avoid a collision). DUI penalties will also likely grow more severe if you help cause a DUI accident and the accident results in someone getting injured or killed. …

DUI vs DWI in California – Is there a difference?

Posted on January 31, 2025 | Category: DUI

Is there a difference between DUI and DWI?Watch this video on YouTube In California, DUI is the correct acronym for the crime of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. However, it is also common to refer to the offense as DWI, or driving while intoxicated. Unlike in some other states, there is no …

What if I’m hit by a DUI driver with no insurance?

Posted on January 1, 2025 | Category: DUI

California law provides several options for drivers who are hit by an underinsured or uninsured driver who was under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time. They include: Suing the DUI driver; Suing a liable third party, if any; and/or If the injured driver has such coverage, making a claim under the injured …

How long does a DUI stay on your driving record in California?

Posted on December 3, 2024 | Category: DUI

Fingers typing on laptop keyboard and sign that reads "DUI expungement"

In California, a conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) will stay on your driving record for 10 years after your arrest. It cannot be removed from your driving record during this time. The DMV, law enforcement, and car insurance companies will see it. However, the blemish on your driving record will not show up …

The “Ambien Defense” – Can it get a DUI charge dismissed?

Posted on October 2, 2024 | Category: Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes, DUI

The Ambien defense is a legal defense strategy to a criminal charge of driving under the influence of drugs (DUID). It argues that you cannot be held criminally liable because your driving was not a voluntary act. However, it is often a weak defense strategy because you knowingly took sleeping pills and the warning label …

“DUI Arraignment” in California – What can I expect?

Posted on September 25, 2024 | Category: DUI

Man in handcuffs stands in front of a judge in a courtroom with his head lowered, there is an illustration of a yellow yeild street sign with the word "DUI" on it.

The DUI arraignment is the court hearing where you learn which crimes you are being accused of committing. It is also where you make your initial plea. The judge will decide whether to release you before trial or set bail. If you skip your arraignment, a bench warrant will be issued for your arrest. Stage …

How many drinks will put me over the legal BAC limit?

Posted on September 25, 2024 | Category: DUI

Pint mugs of foamy beer next to a man getting an alcohol breathalyzer test. Police inspector conducting alcohol breath testing, man blowing into breathalyzer on white background.

How many drinks will put you over the legal limit depends on several factors. Generally, though, many people will be over the legal limit after 4 or 5 drinks. Factors that can change this include: your gender, your weight, how quickly you drank, what the drinks were, whether you recently consumed food, and your metabolism. …

What is the sentence for DUI Manslaughter in California?

Posted on September 25, 2024 | Category: DUI

In California, a conviction for DUI manslaughter carries up to 10 years in prison. A big factor in your case will be whether you are charged with gross vehicular manslaughter, which carries 4 to 10 years in prison, or vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, which carries up to 4 years. An “average” sentence is difficult to …

Does height affect your BAC? A DUI lawyer explains

Posted on July 17, 2024 | Category: Criminal Defense, DUI, Useful information

Two men of wildly different heights standing next to each other.

Your body size, as determined by height and body weight, can influence your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). In general, a shorter person with a smaller body will have a higher BAC than a larger person who consumes the same amount of alcohol over the same period of time. Blood alcohol levels are of extreme importance …

What happens if I violate probation in a California DUI case?

Posted on July 2, 2024 | Category: Criminal Defense, DUI, Penalties, Useful information

A probation officer and the accused meeting.

If you violate the terms of your probation in a California DUI case, three things may happen: the judge will issue a bench warrant, law enforcement can arrest you,1 and the court will hold a probation violation hearing.2 At this hearing, the prosecutor presents evidence to prove you violated probation. Then I would present evidence …

Can I take my California DUI classes online?

Posted on July 2, 2024 | Category: DUI

A teacher instructs the students of a DUI class

No, you cannot take a California DUI school course completely online. Certain portions must be attended in person. Completely online DUI courses do not satisfy the requirements of California’s Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). You can, however, complete virtual services of a DUI course online. The most important thing to do is to ensure …

6 Alternatives to Jail in a California DUI Case

Posted on July 1, 2024 | Category: DUI

In California, there are six common sentencing alternatives to jail for driving under the influence (DUI). They are: drug or alcohol treatment or rehab, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Victim Impact Program, community service, electronic monitoring with a SCRAM device, sober living, and DUI school. Each of these alternative sentencing options can help you stay …

Can you drive after taking hydrocodone? A legal perspective

Posted on June 24, 2024 | Category: Drug Crimes, DUI, Useful information

Vicodin pills laying next to a pill canister.

Driving while under the influence of hydrocodone can lead to criminal charges for driving under the influence of drugs. The DUID laws in most states apply to all drugs that impair your driving abilities. This includes prescription painkillers such as hydrocodone (or the pain medicine more commonly known as “Vicodin”). Most DUID cases involve misdemeanor …

Can I get a DUI on a Lime or Bird e-Scooter?

Posted on May 26, 2024 | Category: DUI

It depends on the state’s DUI laws. Some states make it a crime to operate any vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Other states only make it a crime to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence. If you live in a “motor vehicle state,” there is a chance that drunk …

What are police MVARS? Can it help me fight my case?

Posted on March 29, 2024 | Category: DUI

Mobile Video Audio Recording Systems (MVARS for short) simply refers to police dashcams. These cameras are mounted on police vehicle dashboards, face forward, and are set to begin recording whenever the officer turns on the emergency lights. A few of the things a dash cam can record include: conversations between police and you before and …

Violation of Implied Consent Law – What Can Happen to Me?

Posted on March 26, 2024 | Category: Drivers License, DUI, Laws, Useful information

A woman annoyed by the officer's insistence that she blow into a breathalyzer.

Implied consent law is a maxim of state law saying that you are deemed to have consented to a breath test or blood test to measure your BAC if the police properly arrest you for driving under the influence (DUI/DWI). The purpose of this law is to help police officers measure your blood alcohol content …

Can I drive for Uber with a DUI on my record?

Posted on March 15, 2024 | Category: DUI, Useful information

A smiling rideshare driver with an excited passenger behind him.

Uber generally disqualifies you from becoming a driver if you suffered a DUI conviction within several years of your application. A DUI conviction includes convictions for both drunk driving and driving under the influence of drugs. Note that certain other criminal convictions will prevent a person from being an Uber driver. Examples include convictions for: …

Ignition Interlock Cost – What You Can Expect

Posted on March 12, 2024 | Category: DUI, Useful information

The average cost of an ignition interlock device (IID) is between $70 and $100 per month. The ignition interlock provider might also charge an installation fee, which is typically between $75 and $100. Depending on the severity of a person’s driving under the influence (DUI) offense, and the number of months a person has to use …

DMV Hearings for Refusing a DUI Breath or Blood Test

Posted on February 20, 2024 | Category: DUI, Useful information

A DMV worker writing down notes during a DMV refusal hearing.

A DMV refusal hearing is an administrative hearing conducted by the Department of Motor Vehicles after you get arrested for DUI and refuse to submit to a chemical test. The purpose of the hearing is for you to try to prevent the DMV from suspending your driver’s license. If you do not request a hearing within 10 …

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