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09 Jan Will My California DUI Prevent me From Owning a Firearm?
DUIs, especially a DUI that doesn’t involve anyone getting hurt or a significant amount of property damage, generally aren’t considered a felony. That means that if you’ve been convicted of driving while under the influence of either drugs or alcohol and are only convicted of...
11 Jul Driving Despite the Fact that a DUI Resulted in a Suspended California Driver’s License
One of the consequences of a California DUI conviction is that you’ll lose your driving privileges. The county courthouse where you were convicted usually doesn’t waste any time when it comes to contacting the DMV and letting them know that your license has been suspended....
16 May Are DUI Checkpoints Legal in California?
No one likes DUI checkpoints. Not only do they make many of us nervous, even when we haven’t been drinking. There’s just something about getting caught in a checkpoint and seeing a police officer walking towards us that tends to activate a guilt complex, they...
10 Nov Avoid a DUI This Thanksgiving
Halloween kicks off the holiday season and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. This is a time for family stories, great food, and football. Many of us use the few days at home to catch up with old friends that we rarely get to see....21 Jul Making Bail and Other Things you Need to Do Following a DUI Arrest in California
A bulk of the people who contact San Fernando Valley Bail Bonds need bail following a DUI arrest. Most of these individuals are good people who simply made a bad choice and are desperate to return to normal life. If you have just been arrested...
13 Apr You’ve Been Arrested for DUI… Again
Getting arrested and charged for DUI once in California is terrifying and life-altering. The second time you’re arrested for the same thing is even worse. Like many states, California lawmakers have decided to take a hard stance on drunk drivers. One of the ways they’ve...
18 Jan What Happens to a Passenger in a DUI Arrest?
The law is clear. If your blood alcohol level is 0.08% or higher and you’re pulled over, you’ll be charged with a DUI. What isn’t clear is what happens if you’re the drunk passenger in a vehicle that’s being operated by a drunk driver. The...