On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Dui on Monday, April 15, 2019.
If you get a DUI in California, you have more to worry about than just potential jail time and high fees. There are numerous other costs associated with driving after drinking, and the consequences can affect many areas of your life for years following a conviction. Money Crashers discusses all of the financial consequences that a DUI brings. After an arrest, you may hire a Los Angeles criminal attorney which is usually a good idea because of the significance a conviction has. While this costs money, it can be worth it…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Dui on Thursday, March 28, 2019.
For better or worse, alcohol has become an intrinsic part of most colleges cultures. Alcohol is common at college parties and seems to be omnipresent in certain aspects of college life, such as sorority and fraternity gatherings. Unfortunately, the prevalence of alcohol and the pressure to imbibe can result in serious consequences for some students. College students under the age of 21 who get caught drinking or get arrested while impaired could face charges related to being a minor in possession of alcohol. Those charges can haunt someone for many…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Dui on Wednesday, March 20, 2019.
A conviction resulting from a DUI can heavily burden your life. Without your driving privileges, getting to work can be a challenge, not to mention the problems you face with transporting your kids to school if you are a parent. The good news is that California law does provide for a hardship license for people who qualify. To receive the limited driving privileges offered by a hardship license, California law supplies a number of criteria that one must meet. Per FindLaw, California may grant you a hardship license if the DUI you…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Dui on Saturday, March 02, 2019.
Parents have to help their children through many challenges, and this is especially true during their teenage years. Teens face a lot of pressure, whether they are dealing with hurdles in school, peer pressure or problems with friends and family members. All of these factors can contribute to underage drinking, and some decide to get behind the wheel with alcohol in their system. To make things more complicated, teens may face drunk driving charges with a very small amount of alcohol in their system as a result of zero-tolerance laws,…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Dui on Friday, February 22, 2019.
Drunk driving offenses are taken very seriously in California. Along with the danger drunk driver pose to themselves and others, they can lose their licenses, receive jail time, and pay steep fines and court costs. Very Well Mind explains some of the consequences of receiving a drunk driving conviction. Install an ignition interlock device An ignition interlock device requires the driver to submit to a breath test before the vehicle can be started. Even first-time offenders may be ordered to install these devices on vehicles, especially when there are mitigating circumstances like criminal…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Dui on Monday, January 21, 2019.
Your life typically undergoes considerable change once you have a California driving under the influence charge on your record, and you may find that you struggle to maintain employment and support yourself or your family after a conviction. While you may, depending on circumstances, face jail time, substantial fines and related repercussions in response to your crime, you will also experience ripple effects that come from somewhere other than the California court system. More specifically, Insure.com reports that your car insurance rates will often skyrocket following a conviction for DUI, and this…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Dui on Sunday, January 13, 2019.
In California, and in many other states across the nation, DUI checkpoints are used as a way to monitor the streets and keep drunk drivers off the roads. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, California holds at least 2,500 checkpoints annually in accordance with state and federal laws. While law enforcement officers require grounds for suspicion to pull you over on most occasions, DUI checkpoints allow officers to check drivers without any probable cause. Although DUI checkpoints are legal, officers must abide by certain rules in order to avoid infringing on…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Dui on Monday, November 12, 2018.
Drunk driving takes numerous lives every year in California. This is why the law takes the offense so seriously. If you are caught drinking and driving, you can expect to face stiff penalties. The law is even harsher when it comes to underage drivers who are under the influence and on the roadways. The state has a zero tolerance law, according to the Department of Motor Vehicles. The zero tolerance law applies to all drivers under the age of 21. It makes it illegal for an underage driver to have a…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Dui on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.
In the event you have been convicted of a DUI and have met certain requirements under California law, you could be eligible to receive your driving privileges back, but in limited form. While you will have some ways to go before you can retrieve your full driving privileges, with a restricted license, you do have some ability to get around the Los Angeles area. The Department of Motor Vehicles for the state of California lays out the parameters for the use of a restricted license. These parameters allow you to fulfill key…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Dui on Sunday, October 21, 2018.
You are aware of the consequences that may arise from drinking and driving, which can include motor vehicle accidents and DUI charges. You might not know, however, that you could face similar consequences for driving after taking a legal prescription or over-the-counter medication. You and other California residents should understand the potential ramifications and how to avoid them. As the National Institute on Drug Abuse explains, many medications that you might consider harmless can dangerously affect your driving. Cold medicine, antihistamines, narcotic painkillers, anti-anxiety medication and sleeping aids are just a…
