San Diego County Criminal Defense Legal Blog

Being stopped for a DUI in San Diego is a frightening experience that can bring on considerable stress. If an officer asks you to take a DUI test, such as a breath or blood test, refusing to do so might come naturally as a way to protect yourself. What many people might not realize, however, is that in California, refusing to submit to a chemical test — such as a breath or blood test — is against the law and may come with penalties. At Dod Law, we understand that you might not be making the best decisions under pressure from a police officer interrogating you for DUI. Our criminal defense firm is dedicated to protecting your rights and ensuring…

San Diego traffic police are everywhere. From distracted driving to responding to life-threatening car crashes, they put their lives on the line to keep our roads safe. Sometimes, part of the job involves getting drunk drivers off the road. Yet, an officer must have reasonable suspicion that a driver has committed a violation before he can pull him over and issue a citation. Sometimes, a regular traffic stop can lead to a DUI investigation.  After confirming his suspicions of DUI, an officer may place the driver under arrest. They can only do so upon establishing probable cause for arrest, which they do when they verify their previous suspicion of the driver violating the law.  If you’ve recently been stopped for…

Millions of drivers, 1.5 million of them in fact, get arrested for DUI each year. If you’re facing a DUI charge, you’re likely feeling significant stress about what your families and friends think, whether your arrest will affect your job, if you’ll be convicted and forced to spend time in jail, and whether this mistake will follow you for the rest of your life. At Dod Law, our lawyers understand what you’re going through and are committed to helping you move through the criminal court system in the most effective way possible. Your best avenue to regain a sense of control over your life following your arrest is by discussing your case with a qualified DUI attorney in San Diego….

A DUI is a serious misdemeanor charge in California, and, if you’re facing one for the very first time, you might be wondering how you could avoid a conviction. The fact is that, while it may or may not be possible to dispute the DUI charge and have it dismissed, you might have other options available to you depending on the details of your case. If you’ve been arrested for DUI, your lawyer might be able to work things out so that you can plead down to a charge of dry reckless driving, a less serious misdemeanor crime. A dry reckless is a reckless driving charge that does not involve alcohol. You may face a misdemeanor reckless driving charge when…