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WTF is the “Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus”?

It’s not a distant planet. It’s not a Kama Sutra move. It’s a DUI field sobriety test. And it’s coming to hipster parties near you. The Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus is one of many field sobriety tests given by law enforcement to determine whether you are under the influence of alcohol. “Nystagmus” means a jerking of…

San Diego Domestic Violence Attorney

If you have been charged with a domestic violence crime in San Diego, you need to act fast to properly prepare your defense.  Domestic violence laws in California are particularly strict on the accused.  The prosecutor’s case will be driven by the facts, but also by much more than that.  In their case against you,…

Stat Rape

I once heard some guys joking around saying “old enough to pee, good enough for me,” of course they were at the bar checking out some young girls who I hoped were over 18.  I’m not a boy, but if I were, I would probably (1) remember my dad teaching me to play catch, and…

The California Speeding Ticket

One of the most common traffic tickets in California is the classic speeding ticket.    Getting pulled over by a cop and being issued a ticket for speeding is definitely not a good feeling.   Even having a close call can ruin your day.  Nobody likes to see that radar gun pointed in your direction….

2nd Time DUI in California Staying out of Jail

This is a question I get A LOT.  How do I stay out of jail on my 2nd time DUI in California? If you have been charged with a second violation of DUI within 10 years anywhere in the state of California you are subject to enhanced sentencing under the California Vehicle Code and part…