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DUI With Child in the Car

Law enforcement and courts in California take DUIs more seriously when children under the age of 18 are in the vehicle. The consequences of a DUI with a child in the car can be dire. In addition to facing criminal penalties such as jail time and hefty fines, your DUI arrest may trigger a Child Protective Services (CPS) investigation.

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Factors That Can Affect Your Blood Alcohol Content

You’ve been pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence and taken in for investigation and further testing, including a blood sample. The authorities, upon receiving the results, refer you for a DUI charge. You now face a trial, after which you can lose your driving privileges and face other penalties that can affect your life, livelihood, and freedom for the foreseeable future, even for a decade or more.

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Driving High: What Happens If I Get a Marijuana DUI?

Proposition 64 may have made the possession, consumption and even cultivating marijuana legal in California for those over 21 years of age, but driving under the influence of marijuana—or any drug—is still a crime.

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DUI Penalties in California

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), California ranks behind only Texas in alcohol-related traffic fatalities.

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DUI Myths

There are numerous common myths about California DUI charges. Since it is important that you work with the facts, let me dispel some of those myths.

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How Can I Keep My License After a DUI?

California treats driving under the influence (DUI) offenses very seriously, which is why the state has some of the most stringent DUI penalties in the country. In addition to fines and jail time, penalties associated with DUIs in California include a suspension of your driver’s license. The length of time your license will be suspended depends on the circumstances of the DUI offense and the number of prior offenses on your record.

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This Is My First DUI. What Should I Expect?

Facing your first DUI charge can be emotionally overwhelming. In an ideal world, you should know exactly what you’re facing, from the process to the possible penalties.

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Community: Results of Santa Rosa DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint

Santa Rosa, CA – The Santa Rosa Police Department Traffic Unit conducted a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Saturday, March 21st, 2015, in Santa Rosa between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. The checkpoint started on Santa Rosa Avenue and Barham Avenue.

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April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month – “It’s Not Worth It!”

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month – “It’s Not Worth It!” Santa Rosa, CA – To save lives and educate all Californians, especially young drivers, about the dangers of distracted driving, the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), California Highway Patrol (CHP), Impact Teen Drivers, and more than 200 law enforcement agencies statewide are working together on increased education and enforcement efforts for National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April and California Teen Safe Driving Week, the first week of April.

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Santa Rosa Police Department Receives Grant for County-Wide DUI Enforcement Campaign

Drunk and drugged driving remains the number one killer on our roadways, with 1,197 alcohol involved deaths and over 23,000 injuries reported statewide in 2013. The “Avoid the 13” DUI Task Force will be combating this deadly problem through DUI enforcement efforts in Sonoma County.

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