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Why Government Wants Lower BAC Limits — Is it About Money?
Americans Are Drinking Less Than Ever According to a new Gallup poll, only 54% of U.S. adults now drink alcohol — the lowest number Gallup has recorded in nearly 90 years. The average drinker now consumes just 2.8 drinks per week, and 40% say it’s been more than a week since their last drink. Even more striking, a majority (53%) of Americans now believe that even moderate drinking — one or two drinks a day — is bad for your health. WASHINGTON, D.C. — The percentage of U.S. adults who say they consume alcohol has fallen to 54%, the lowest by one percentage point in Gallup’s nearly 90-year trend. This coincides with a growing belief among Americans that moderate alcohol […]
DUI for Sleep Driving on Ambien?
If you were arrested for DUI in Los Angeles after taking a sleep medicine like Ambien, you might ask: “Can I be guilty if I didn’t mean to drive?” A man named Terry Mathson asked that same question—and the court had a lot to say about it. Let’s break it down in simple terms. What Happened in People v. Mathson (210 Cal.App.4th 1297) Terry Mathson was arrested after driving his car in a strange and dangerous way. He had taken Ambien, a sleep aid, and said he didn’t remember driving at all. He said that he was “sleep driving,” which means he was asleep while behind the wheel. His DUI defense attorney argued that Matheson didn’t mean to drive and […]
Can a PAS Test Be Used Against You? Understanding Breath Tests in DUI Cases and DMV Hearings
As a Criminal Defense DUI Attorney in Los Angeles, I often get questions about the breath test police ask you to take during a DUI stop—before any arrest is made. This initial test, known as the Preliminary Alcohol Screening (PAS) test, is a key part of the investigation, but it’s not the official chemical test required after arrest. Understanding the distinction between these tests, and how the courts and DMV treat PAS results, can be crucial to defending your rights. Los Angeles DUI Attorney and Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney Alex Andryuschenko can help you defend your Los Angeles DUI case. The PAS Test: Voluntary and Refusable—At Least in Court Under California Vehicle Code § 23612(i), if you are over […]
Chemical Test Refusal in Los Angeles DUI Cases
Any driver arrested for a DUI is required by California state law to submit to a chemical test. A chemical test can be a blood test, a breath test, or a urine test. A DUI refusal to submit to a chemical test is a more serious offense than a simple DUI. This article discusses Chemical Test Refusal in California DUI Cases. Click on the links below to go directly to your topic of interest. 1. WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF BEING ARRESTED FOR A DUI WITH A REFUSAL ALLEGATION? 2. WHAT IF I WAS ARRESTED FOR A CHEMICAL TEST REFUSAL BUT I WAS NOT DRIVING? 3. HOW CAN A DRIVER ARRESTED FOR A “REFUSAL DUI” IN LOS ANGELES FIGHT HIS CASE? 4. […]