Rizio and Nelson California Law Blog

DUI – Other consequences

The courts or the registry may require that you not only lose your license but also face high fines, lose your car or even have a locking device on your ignition if you’re convicted of drunk driving. This is a frightening time for you if you’re convicted and you’ll be faced with a criminal record which could seriously impact your future possibilities for employment, housing and more. Don’t...

DUI – Your Freedom and your License

Being convicted of DUI charges means that you will haunt you in your future – whether it’s your work, your personal life or your future driving abilities, there is no getting away from the stigma of a DUI charge. Since these charges carry not only criminal charges but may also result in charges that are administrative in nature filed by the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) the attorney...

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...

California Business Litigation Attorneys

Whether you are considering starting a new business, or are involved in an established business, you may have realized that you require the services of a business law attorney who can help you with litigation, contracts, discrimination suits, employee handbooks, termination law, sexual discrimination laws, sexual harassment laws, and similar laws. At Rizio & Nelson, we are experienced in a wide...

Examples of Grand Theft

California law defines the following examples of grand theft: a) Where the money, labor, or real or personal property taken is of a value exceeding $400, except as provided below. b) When domestic fowls, avocados, olives, citrus or deciduous fruits, other fruits, vegetables, nuts, artichokes, or other farm crops are taken of a value exceeding $100. The value of the fruit is established by the wholesale...

What is Grand Theft?

Grand theft involves the theft of goods or services that are valued above $400. This crime may be charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor, depending on a variety of influencing factors. A misdemeanor is usually punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for up to one year. A felony is normally punishable by imprisonment in a state prison. Generally, grand theft is punishable up to one year in...

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...

Common plea-bargained offenses

Common plea-bargained offenses for DUIs include: Wet Reckless Driving refers to a plea-bargained conviction of an alcohol-related reckless driving charge (VC 23103) from an original charge of VC 23152. If both the prosecution and the court agree to a plea to 23103, and the prosecution states on the record that there was consumption of alcohol involved, then VC 23103 is eligible to be a prior DUI in...