By Vincent Tucci | Managing Partner & DUI Defense Expert TL;DR In California, DUI can be filed as a felony if it involves injury to another person, is a fourth offense within 10 years, or follows a prior felony DUI—these thresholds drive charging decisions. The DMV process is separate from court. You generally have 10 days to …
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Understanding Californias DUI legal process from arrest to resolution
By Vincent Tucci | Managing Partner & DUI Defense Expert TL;DR California’s DUI path runs on two tracks: criminal court and DMV. You have 10 days to request a DMV hearing—miss it and your license may be suspended automatically. Chemical and field sobriety tests can be challenged for errors, calibration, or medical factors; these defenses can …
The difference between “wet reckless” and “dry reckless” plea deals
By Vincent Tucci | Managing Partner & DUI Defense Expert TL;DR A “wet reckless” (alcohol-related reckless) counts as a prior for future DUI sentencing—a “dry reckless” does not. When available, dry is typically the lower-risk outcome. California DMV research shows “alcohol reckless” (wet reckless) outcomes occur statewide, though rates vary by county; see DMV study …
First-Time DUI in California: What to Expect and How to Prepare
By Vincent Tucci | Managing Partner & DUI Defense Expert TL;DR A first-time DUI triggers two tracks: criminal court and a DMV action. You generally have 10 days to request a DMV hearing to contest suspension; act immediately. Penalties can include fines, probation, program requirements, and possible jail; outcomes vary by facts and county. Early counsel …
Can you get a DUI for prescription medication?
By Vincent Tucci | Managing Partner & DUI Defense ExpertYou took a medication exactly as prescribed and still found yourself facing DUI charges. In California, that can happen: if a drug — even a lawful prescription — impairs your ability to drive, prosecutors may charge a DUI under Vehicle Code § 23152(f). Here’s what that means, how …
