Those who’ve been charged with driving while intoxicated know that the immediate aftermath can be chaotic and confusing. The need for proper legal representation is, of course, a priority, but often times the search for a qualified Arizona DUI attorney can only add to what is already a stressful situation. Knowing what to look for [...]
The Arizona Legislature continues to update and change Arizona’s DUI laws, making them some of the strictest laws in the country. The Law Offices of Craig W. Penrod, P.C., would like to remind you that it is more important than ever for those charged with driving under the influence to seek proper and qualified legal [...]
There are millions of vehicles on road at any instant in the world. It is very important that people who are at the driving wheel be responsible enough to understand that a minor mistake from their end could lead to devastating results. Many a times it happens that the person at the wheel is not [...]
Chapter 10 DWI Lawyer Bob Keefer: DUI Guilt Myth CHAPTER 10 “MY CASE IS GOING TO TRIAL—HOW DO I PREPARE? “ You do not have to know everything about the trial process and how to argue your case—that is what an attorney is for. This chapter is simply meant to help [...]
The possibility of being arrested for drunk driving is something people don’t give much thought to when they go out to have a few drinks. Many people have a couple drinks and next thing you know they’re being pulled over for driving under the influence. Unfortunately, most people who are arrested for drunk driving don’t [...]
Despite the fact that Americans have been campaigning against drunk driving since the early eighties, there are still those who excuse themselves from breaking such a serious law. For this reason, police are constantly vigilant for those who may be operating a vehicle under the influence. Yet, this is not to say that if you [...]
The importance of retaining good Orange County DWI lawyers if arrested for driving under the influence is often overlooked and for no serious reasons. The magnitude of having good Orange County DWI lawyers on your side equals that of having the best doctor trying to save your life. Employment is an area that will be [...]
DUI (driving under the influence), DWI (driving while intoxicated), OWI (operating while intoxicated) all refer to the offense of drunk driving — a dangerous trend that takes lives, invites stiff fines, punishment and penalties. An officer can charge you under the DUI laws if you violate traffic rules. The violations may range weaving, swerving, and [...]
There were almost 200,000 people arrested for DUI in California alone last year. Out of those numbers there were just over 180,000 were misdemeanor offenses and a large portion of those cases were overturned by DUI lawyers. DUI is an acronym that stands for ‘Driving Under the Influence’. A person is guilty of a DUI [...]
For years, DUI attorneys have tried to exclude blood alcohol tests from DUI prosecutions, challenging their validity primarily because there are often errors in blood tests. And recently, the challenges have grown, with case after case impacting on hundreds and even thousands of DUI cases. For example, in an Ohio blood-testing incident, blood drawn for [...]
If you’ve been arrested for drunk driving in San Diego, you’re probably wondering: What are the consequences? California DUI penalties are somewhat complex and a drunk driving conviction depends on many factors which may include: * Any drunk driving convictions in the past * Refusing a breathalyzer test * DUI led to bodily injury or [...]
When it comes to drunk driving, DUI attorneys have their own vocabulary and oftentimes these terms are misunderstood. It’s important to understand DUI (Driving Under the Influence)/DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) lingo and below is a list of the most common words: Administrative License Revocation – this is known as a driver’s license suspension. It is [...]
