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…
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Most people don’t realize that driving under the influence of drugs, even completely legal, over the counter drugs, can result in arrest and conviction of driving under the influence.The key element that must be proved to be convicted of a DUI is that the driver suffers a physical or mental impairment such that he or…
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The rules on Red Light Camera Tickets in LA are changing every day. Do you have to pay them? Can you ignore a red light camera ticket? Are they legal? Illegal? What if I got mine in Van Nuys Traffic Court? How about the Beverly Hills Courthouse? Is that part of the LA court system?…
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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….
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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…
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