In California, a DUI (short for “driving under the influence”) is a violation of a law that makes it illegal to operate a vehicle while impaired by alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both. This includes not only illegal drugs but also certain prescription and over-the-counter medications that can potentially impair one’s ability to drive…
California is a state that takes Driving Under the Influence, more commonly referred to as a “DUI”, seriously. This is because the state law aims to hold DUI offenders accountable not only to penalize the individual but also to protect public safety and deter future offenses. One of the key punishments the state imposes is…
If you have been charged with a DUI in Menifee, then you must take the charges seriously. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a significant offense in the State of California that comes with strict penalties. Even a first-time DUI conviction can result in imprisonment and license suspension. Fortunately, the DUI defense…
It’s no secret that driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can be extremely dangerous and potentially fatal. In Riverside County, the consequences of DUI related accidents and crashes can be especially severe. Whether you’re facing criminal charges for a DUI crash or you’re an injured party, it’s important to understand how the law…
A driving under the influence charge is not something to take lightly. Most first DUI convictions in Riverside County are considered a misdemeanor. According to the Center For Disease Control and Prevention, “every day, 29 people in the United States die in motor vehicle crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired driver. This is one death every…
Getting arrested for a DUI or being a part of a DUI accident is indeed a life-changing event. This is certainly something you will want to avoid posting on your social media account like you may do for other things that take place in your life. We know that social media has a large role…
Being accused of a hit and run accident can be a scary experience. After all, according to California Vehicle Codes 20001 and 20002, fleeing the scene of a crash that involves injury to a person or property could land you in jail and result in some pretty hefty fines. What steps should you take, though,…
It is common knowledge that driving while drunk is a bad idea that can not only send you to jail but also increase the chances of you being involved in a fatal accident. However, with more states legalizing the recreational use of marijuana, many law enforcement agencies are struggling with the concept of driving while…
According to a recent Court of Appeal decision, a lawyer who was pulled over for talking on her cellphone, “exhibited some of the classic, objective symptoms of intoxication, including having red, bloodshot, and watery eyes, and having a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on her breath,”. The Court added that: “[lawyer’s] crying, her initial…
Under California Vehicle Codes 20001 and 20002, a hit-and-run charge can result from leaving the scene of a car accident without first making your identifying information known to anyone else involved. The accident in question needs to result in another person’s property getting damaged (misdemeanor hit-and-run) or another person sustaining injuries (felony hit-and-run). The following…
Information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. By submitting your information in any form on this website, you consent to be contacted via phone call, text message, or email. Please be aware that, while we use commercially reasonable means to protect information that is submitted, such information can never be 100% secure.
Privacy policyCopyright © 2025 Law Office of Nic Cocis All Rights Reserved.
