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Many DUI reports mention the odor of alcohol. But can the smell of alcohol alone prove a driver was under the influence?

Not every injury that occurs during a domestic dispute is intentional. Understanding how law enforcement evaluates accidental injuries is important if you have been accused of domestic violence.

Video evidence has become increasingly common in DUI investigations. Dashcam and bodycam recordings may support—or sometimes contradict—other evidence in a case.

In many domestic violence cases, the first piece of evidence prosecutors review is the 911 recording. Understanding how these recordings may be used is important.

A DUI stop does not automatically give police unlimited authority to search your vehicle. Whether a search is lawful depends on the circumstances.

After a domestic violence arrest, many people continue posting on social media without realizing those posts may become evidence. Here's what you should know.

A valid prescription does not necessarily end a DUI investigation. In some cases, prosecutors may point to medication warning labels as part of the evidence.

A domestic violence charge may affect more than your criminal case. It can also create challenges when applying to rent a home or apartment.

Many people assume prosecutors cannot prove a DUI case without a chemical test. In California, the answer is more complicated.

Most people think only about firearms after a domestic violence arrest. However, ammunition may also become an important legal issue.

Not every DUI arrest happens during a traffic stop. In some cases, police investigate first and make an arrest later.

A domestic violence protective order can affect where you are allowed to live—even if you own or lease the home. Here's what you should know.

Many drivers believe they can't be arrested for DUI if they were driving safely. In California, that isn't always true.

If you hope to become a foster parent, a domestic violence charge may have consequences beyond criminal court. Here's what to know.

The timing of your last drink and a breath test may become an important issue in a Bakersfield DUI case. Here's why.

Many domestic violence cases proceed without photographs, medical records, or other physical evidence. Here's how prosecutors may attempt to prove their case.

Prescription medications can play an important role in Bakersfield DUI investigations. Here's how they may affect blood-test evidence.

Cell phones often contain important evidence in domestic violence cases. Here's when police may be able to search your phone and why it matters.

Many people believe a DUI requires the police to catch them driving. In California, the issue can be more complicated.

Many non-citizens believe immigration consequences begin only after a conviction. In some situations, a pending domestic violence case can create immediate concerns.

Breathalyzer results are important evidence in many DUI cases—but they are not always beyond question. Here's what you should know.

Many people believe a domestic violence arrest cannot happen unless the alleged victim wants to "press charges." In California, that's a common misconception.

Many drivers wonder whether they can refuse a blood test after a DUI arrest. Here's how blood testing works in Bakersfield DUI cases.

Many people are surprised to learn that domestic violence charges in Bakersfield can sometimes be filed long after an alleged incident. Here's what to know.

DUI cases often involve much more than a breath test. Here's the evidence prosecutors may use in Bakersfield DUI cases.