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California DUI Insider – Recovery 2: Staying Compliant and Completing Your Program
Most people think the hardest part of a DUI is the court process. In my experience, that is not always true. What catches people off guard is everything that comes after. The
What to Do If Your Ignition Interlock Company Stops Responding or Goes Out of Business
Introduction After more than two decades in the ignition interlock industry, I can tell you this is not a hypothetical situation. I have seen it happen more than once. There have been
California DUI Insider – The Recovery – Driving School Requirements for DUI in California
Most drivers are eager to move past the court process after a DUI. Fines are paid, paperwork is filed, and many people assume the hardest part is behind them. For many California
California DUI Insider – The Costs – The Long Term Financial Impact of a DUI
Most people focus on the immediate costs of a DUI. Court fines, classes, and ignition interlock requirements tend to get the most attention because they happen right away. What many drivers do
California DUI Insider – The Costs – License Reinstatement Fees and DMV Costs After a DUI
Many drivers believe that once they finish court requirements their license will automatically be restored. Unfortunately, that is not usually how the process works in California. Even after completing court fines, DUI
California DUI Insider, The Costs, Attorney Fees and Legal Costs in a California DUI
When someone is arrested for a DUI, one of the first questions that comes up is whether to hire an attorney. Some people contact a lawyer immediately. Others wait until they understand
California DUI Insider – The Costs – Insurance Increases and SR-22 Costs After a DUI
For many drivers, the financial shock of a DUI does not really hit until the insurance renewal notice arrives. Court fines, classes, and DMV fees are expected. Insurance increases are not. I
California DUI Insider, The Costs, Ignition Interlock Installation Costs in California
After many years working with drivers across California, I have learned that one of the first questions people ask when they hear they need an ignition interlock device is how much it
California DUI Insider, The Costs, The Hidden Costs of a DUI
By: Dan Rhodes After many years working with people who are going through the DUI process, I have learned that the financial impact is almost never what they expected. Most people understand
California DUI Insider – The Costs – How Much Does a DUI Cost in California
By: Dan Rhodes After many years working with drivers in the DUI and ignition interlock world, one of the most common questions I hear is how much a DUI really costs. Most
California DUI Insider, The Penalties, IID Restricted License in California
After working with drivers for many years, I have learned that the IID restricted license is one of the most confusing parts of the DUI process. Most people are relieved to hear
California DUI Insider: The Penalties – Ignition Interlock Devices in California
In my decades of work in the ignition interlock industry, I have seen how confusing interlock requirements can be for drivers after a DUI. Even though the interlock device is one of
California DUI Insider: The Penalties – Driving Without an Interlock in California
In my decades of work in the ignition interlock industry, I have seen how serious the consequences can be when someone drives without an interlock device after a DUI. Many people do
California DUI Insider: The Penalties – DUI Penalties in California
In my decades of work in the ignition interlock industry, I have seen thousands of people struggle with the penalties that come after a DUI. Out of every part of the DUI
California DUI Insider: The Aftermath – New DUI Laws in California, 2024 and Beyond
Over the years, I have watched California update its DUI laws many times, and each change affects drivers in ways they do not expect. New rules can affect your license, your requirements,
California DUI Insider: The Aftermath – California’s Mandatory Actions Unit Explained
Working with drivers after a DUI for so many years has shown me that the Mandatory Actions Unit is one of the least understood parts of the process. It is not something
California DUI Insider: The Aftermath – DMV vs. Court, Two Battles in One DUI
In my decades of work in the ignition interlock industry, I have found that many people are surprised to learn that a DUI in California creates two separate cases. Most people think
California DUI Insider: The Aftermath – The First 48 Hours After a DUI Arrest
Over the years, I have talked with many people in the first day or two after their DUI arrest. These conversations are usually emotional and filled with worry. Most people have no
California DUI Insider: The Arrest – DUI Under 18 or 21 in California
In my decades of work in the ignition interlock industry, I have talked with many young drivers and parents who were shocked by how strict California’s DUI laws are for anyone under
California DUI Insider: The Arrest – Checkpoint Tests Explained
In my decades of work in the ignition interlock industry, I have talked with many people trying to make sense of what happened during their DUI stop or checkpoint. Checkpoint tests are