Category Archives: DUI

CPA Licenses and the Duty to Report Convictions

What Must You Disclose When Applying for Initial CPA License in California or When Reapplying After License Lapsed? When applying for your initial CPA license in California, you must disclose any and all convictions—felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions—only minor traffic infractions … Continue reading

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Stopped for a DUI in California: What to do next

Being stopped for DUI in California is a frightening and often a confusing experience.  If you drink and you own a car, you should  take precautions to avoid driving under the influence.  If you have been drinking, it can be … Continue reading

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How to Calculate Your Blood Alcohol Level & Avoid a DUI

Blood alcohol content depends on the amount of alcohol consumed and the rate at which your body metabolizes alcohol. Alcohol is metabolized at a constant rate. No matter what you do—the idea that eating or drinking water after you’ve been … Continue reading

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Wondering what to do when the police stop you?

This is almost word for word what I have been telling clients for years. Protect yourself when you are stopped by the Police by being very clear: “I want to speak to an Attorney”. Then, call Criminal Defense Attorney Thomas … Continue reading

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Avoiding the dreaded DUI — Practical Tips on Protecting Your Rights & Record

Should I take a taxi? Should I get a ride? Should I stay over? These are all great questions. Life is complicated enough and now you have to worry about running into some random DUI checkpoint you can’t avoid. Stop … Continue reading

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I am an Attorney with a DUI, Felony or Misdemeanor. What are the consequences?

What can I be disciplined for? The State Bar, Office of the Chief Trial Counsel, is a consumer protection agency, and to that end its mission is both focused and far-reaching. Attorneys are held to a higher standard than the … Continue reading

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I am a Doctor with a DUI. What Should I Do?

The Medical Board of California is vested with the power to discipline physicians by revocation, suspension or restriction of the physician and surgeon’s medical certificate, as well as to impose various conditions and limitations on the practice of medicine. In … Continue reading

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How will a DUI, Felony or Misdemeanor Affect My Nursing Licence?

The California State Board of Nursing may discipline any action considered “unprofessional conduct”, such as a DUI,  under the Nurse Practice Act located in the California Business & Professions Code and Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations.  The … Continue reading

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Open Container Laws in California

It is not uncommon to hear stories from the 1970′s and 1980′s when our grandparents generation still drove on road trips with a six pack of beer or a fifth of whiskey to make the trip go by faster.  Having an open … Continue reading

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California’s Sentencing Laws Have Changed

The glory days of receiving half time credit in county jail for individuals sentenced on DUIs or other misdemeanor and felony probationary sentences are officially over.  The California legislature apparently feels that our jails are not overcrowded enough with DUI, … Continue reading

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