You do not have to take a field sobriety test in California. The walk and turn, the one leg stand, and the eye test (horizontal gaze nystagmus) are all voluntary, and refusing them carries no automatic license penalty under California law. That is different from the breath or blood test you may be asked to [...]
In California, a DUI conviction is priorable for 10 years and remains on your criminal record forever, unless you take legal action to have it expunged. That second part is the one most people miss, and it is the one that quietly creates problems years later when you apply for a job, a professional license, [...]
In California, you can technically refuse a breathalyzer after a DUI arrest. But doing so triggers automatic penalties under the state's implied consent law, separate from and on top of any DUI conviction. That's not a technicality. It's a real consequence that affects your license, your case, and your options going forward. If you refused [...]
No, your license is not suspended the moment you're arrested for DUI in California. But you only have 10 calendar days from the date of your arrest to request a DMV hearing, or an automatic suspension kicks in. That deadline is real, and missing it closes off options you can't get back. If you were [...]
When a driver is arrested for driving under the influence an administrative action is triggered with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). A driver has 10 days from the date of arrest to request an Administrative Per Se (APS) hearing with the local Driver Safety Office to challenge the action/suspension. Since the inception of the [...]
What Is AB 3234? Assembly Bill (AB) No. 3234 was signed into law on September 30, 2020, and took effect on January 1, 2021. This bill gives judges the discretion to offer diversion on misdemeanor cases with four types of offenses expressly excluded. It is enacted through Penal Code (PC) 1001.95. DUIs are not specifically [...]
DUI Law Practice Servicing Southern California: Providing Quality Representation while Fighting for Client Rights [Huntington Beach, CA] Parker Law Center officially celebrates 10 years of providing quality affordable legal representation and fighting for client rights. Parker Law Center strives to offer a unique client experience. Beginning with the initial consultation, Attorney Kellee Parker walks every [...]
