Rizio and Nelson California Law Blog

Protecting yourself in DUI situations

Less than 70% of DUI arrests in California result in a conviction. Preparation, knowledge, and an excellent DUI attorney in Riverside, CA (or other area, served by Rizio and Nelson) are among your best defenses. So, hiring a good DUI attorney is absolutely your best decision and ought to be your first move. Did you know that only about 30% of the arrests for drunk driving in California ever result...

Non-Standardized Testing DUI — Finger Count Test

Law enforcement agencies utilize a number of different field sobriety tests in order to determine enough probable cause to make a DUI arrest. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) has conducted studies that have determined that some tests are accurate indicators, to a certain degree, of a blood alcohol content (BAC) above .10%. However, law enforcement agencies frequently use...

DUI Non-Standardized Testing — Alphabet Test

Law enforcement agencies utilize a number of different field sobriety tests in order to determine enough probable cause to make a DUI arrest. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) has conducted studies that have determined that some tests are accurate indicators, to a certain degree, of a blood alcohol content (BAC) above .10%. However, law enforcement agencies frequently use...

DUI Arrests: Forced Blood Testing

When a person has been lawfully arrested for a DUI, the implied consent laws dictate that a chemical test may be given in order to determine his or her blood alcohol content (BAC) and resulting level of intoxication. If a person refuses to submit to the chemical test, law enforcement may elect to take a “forced blood draw.” Law enforcement officers may physically grasp the suspect or threaten...