Breath testing is a common tool in DUIs to determine a person’s blood alcohol content or BAC. There are two different kinds of breath testing, and they’re done at different stages of a DUI investigation. This guide will go over what those kinds of breath testing are when they’re used during the DUI investigation, a […]
You may know that it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol content, or BAC, of 0.08% or more in California. Being convicted of DUI driving under the influence with a 0.08% BAC or higher carries steep consequences including possible jail time if you have multiple DUIs. Higher BAC levels could result in higher […]
Some people think buzzed driving is less risky than drunk driving. But drinking any amount of alcohol can affect a person’s ability to drive safely. And in California, there is no distinction between buzzed driving and drunk driving. Any DUI charge can have long-term effects on your future. If you’re facing drunk driving charges, an […]
You spent a night out drinking with friends. Did you know you could still be drunk in the morning? It’s true. Alcohol can stay in your system for hours, even after your last drink. And if you don’t wait long enough before driving, you could be pulled over and charged with DUI in California. Any […]
Hi. My name is Givelle Lamano, and I’m a criminal defense attorney with Lamano Law Office. Very often when somebody is charged with a DUI one of the frequently asked questions that we get is, “What is a DMV hearing?” The DMV hearing is also known as an APS hearing. APS stands for Administrative Per […]
You’ve probably heard the Miranda warning before. You can’t watch a crime show or movie with police that doesn’t have someone reciting them during an arrest. However, the reality of these situations isn’t the same as what you might see and hear on your TV screen. If you are pulled over and arrested for DUI […]
One of the biggest questions that drinkers have about driving is, “how many drinks is it okay to drink before it is illegal to drive?” Many people in California get arrested for DUI every year because they don’t realize they are over the legal limit. In most cases, anywhere from three to five drinks could […]
Everyone knows that drinking and driving is incredibly dangerous. However, it is perfectly legal and safe to have a drink or two at a social event and get behind the wheel. Unfortunately, even if you are very careful with how much you drink, if you get pulled over, you may have to submit to one […]
The purpose of this is to give you some examples of how to get your DUI charges dismissed. For a full and comprehensive understanding of DUIs in California, including DMV hearings, and what to expect in criminal court, please watch our DUI playlists listed below. This is a down and dirty list of the most […]
