A Driving Under the Influence (DUI) conviction can affect your immigration status, but the outcome depends on the exact charge, the facts alleged, and the sentence. A first-offense misdemeanor DUI under California law is generally...
After a DUI arrest in San Diego, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) begins a separate administrative process that can suspend or revoke your driver’s license. This process is completely independent of any criminal...
Yes, a DUI conviction can be expunged or dismissed under California Penal Code § 1203.4 in many cases. You generally must finish probation or get an early discharge from probation before the court can grant...
The answer depends on the type of employer and the background check they run. A Driving Under the Influence (DUI) conviction appears on your criminal record in California, but not every background check will reveal...
After a DUI arrest in California, you have just 10 calendar days to contact the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and request a hearing to challenge your license suspension. If you miss this deadline, the...
Field sobriety tests (FSTs) are roadside assessments police use to evaluate whether a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs. These standardized tests measure your coordination, balance, and ability to follow instructions. Officers use FST...
Failure to register as a sex offender in California occurs when someone convicted of a qualifying sex crime does not comply with California Penal Code (PC) 290 registration requirements. The consequences range from misdemeanor penalties...
California’s child pornography laws under Penal Code (PC) 311 and PC 311.11 criminalize possessing, distributing, producing, or exchanging certain material depicting sexual conduct by a person under 18 years old. A conviction may also trigger...
A blood alcohol test in a San Diego Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charge is a chemical test that measures the concentration of alcohol in your bloodstream. Under California Vehicle Code Section 23152, you can...
