Yes, even though many people think they can safely drive while high on Marijuana. Driving under the influence of weed or any drug is still illegal. It is treated similar to drunk driving and all other forms of DUI under state law. Why is Stoned driving illegal? The studies on how Marijuana affects driving no […]

The legal status of recreational Marijuana is irrelevant to California Dui Law. Although the new laws make it legal to grow, own, and even smoke marijuana in California it is still illegal to smoke and get behind the wheel of a car. Here are two reason why: 1. California Dui Laws state that driving under

Hello this is Attorney Patrick Silva with another answer to one of your fequently asked questions. Recently we were asked, Can I be arrest if I was tested positive for a DUI but the CHP officer left before the results were in? I was over the limit a .19, I ended up at the hospital.

Q:  I got a second DUI, bailed out, missed court date, tried to turn myself in and got turned away. It’s been over 4 years and I’m trying to get this taken care of so I can get my license back. I have not been in trouble with the law since. A:  Advice, hire an

Q: I got a dui for marijuana and my 10 day mark falls on a sunday can i still call on monday to request a hearing or is it too late? ​A: You do not need to contact Mandatory Actions for a drug DUI the DMV can only suspend upon notice of a DUI conviction. ​APS

Q. I was in an accident and got charged with a misdemeanor dui. I had to blow to test my alcohol level but the officer said I blew high for THEIR standards because their standards were different than the states. I was charged with code 23152 (a) A. The California Highway Patrol are a California

What the Law Says About DUI Marijuana Even with the passage of Prop 215 and the subsequent Senate Bills, driving under the influence of MJ remains a real concern for many patients.  In California, CVC 23152(a) deals with driving under the influence of drugs. It states that it is unlawful for any person who is

Learn about taking the blood or breath tests in California. ​Do you have the right to choose between a blood or breath test? Yes, you have the right to choose but if one of the tests is unavailable, you are required to take the other available test. For example, if the police department’s breath tester is broken,

Q. 2nd dui… bodily injury….served 92 days in custody…all classes (18 mo program) completed…restrictions removed from license…3 yr formal probation ends in early July…is this procedure very expensive & time consuming ? A. No it does not have to be the same attorney. Different attorneys charge different amounts, you’ll have to call and ask for