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Law Offices of Susan L. Hartman Accessible, aggressive, exclusively DUI defense firm serving all San Diego courts and the DMV. FOR A FREE, TELEPHONE CONSULTATION CALL: 619-260-1122.

Body-worn cameras are common across San Diego law enforcement now, and footage from a DUI stop can matter a lot.It captu...
10/27/2026

Body-worn cameras are common across San Diego law enforcement now, and footage from a DUI stop can matter a lot.

It captures the stop, field sobriety testing, and the arrest, and can reveal procedural issues along with supporting the prosecution's account.

Reviewing this footage is a standard part of a thorough defense.

Want to know what your footage shows?

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DUI cases sometimes move between California counties, and San Diego has its own local court practices once a case lands ...
10/26/2026

DUI cases sometimes move between California counties, and San Diego has its own local court practices once a case lands here.

Scheduling timelines, courtroom procedures, and even prosecutorial approaches can differ from county to county.

Local familiarity matters for how a transferred case unfolds.

Have a case that's being transferred?

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E-bikes and scooters are everywhere in San Diego, but DUI law doesn't treat every device the same way.Classification and...
10/25/2026

E-bikes and scooters are everywhere in San Diego, but DUI law doesn't treat every device the same way.

Classification and top assisted speed generally determine whether a stop falls under vehicle DUI rules or more limited bicycle-style rules.

Local enforcement here has become increasingly active.

Want to know which category applies to your situation?

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San Diego Harbor Patrol takes water safety seriously, especially during busy summer weekends on the Bay and Mission Bay....
10/24/2026

San Diego Harbor Patrol takes water safety seriously, especially during busy summer weekends on the Bay and Mission Bay.

Officers generally watch for erratic operation or unsafe speeds before initiating a stop, and impairment evaluations are adapted for the water.

Local enforcement approaches here differ from standard roadside stops.

Have questions about a BUI stop?

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When a minor passenger, not the driver, shows signs of drinking during a DUI stop, it's generally treated as its own sep...
10/23/2026

When a minor passenger, not the driver, shows signs of drinking during a DUI stop, it's generally treated as its own separate matter.

The minor may face consequences under underage drinking laws, handled apart from the driver's DUI case.

Parents are often contacted as part of the process.

Have questions about a situation like this?

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Does using a car's autopilot or driver-assist feature change anything in a DUI case? Generally, no.California DUI law fo...
10/22/2026

Does using a car's autopilot or driver-assist feature change anything in a DUI case? Generally, no.

California DUI law focuses on being in actual physical control of the vehicle, and current systems still require driver attentiveness.

This is a fast-evolving area of law worth discussing directly.

Have a case involving vehicle automation?

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Some medical conditions can look a lot like impairment during a DUI stop.Diabetes, inner ear disorders, fatigue, and eve...
10/21/2026

Some medical conditions can look a lot like impairment during a DUI stop.

Diabetes, inner ear disorders, fatigue, and even GERD have all been documented as factors that can affect field sobriety performance or breath test accuracy.

Officers aren't medical professionals, and this distinction matters.

Want to talk through your specific case?

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A new DUI arrest while you're on probation for something else raises questions in both cases at once.Most probation incl...
10/20/2026

A new DUI arrest while you're on probation for something else raises questions in both cases at once.

Most probation includes an obey-all-laws condition, so a new arrest can trigger a violation review in the earlier case, separate from the new DUI charge.

Coordinated strategy across both matters matters here.

Want to talk through your situation?

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A DUI arrest in a rental or borrowed car brings a few extra layers most people don't expect.The criminal case itself pro...
10/19/2026

A DUI arrest in a rental or borrowed car brings a few extra layers most people don't expect.

The criminal case itself proceeds the same way, but rental company policies and layered insurance questions can add complexity.

Understanding how these pieces fit together matters.

Want to talk through your specific situation?

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What do DUI probation conditions in California actually involve when it comes to searches?Most first-offense DUI probati...
10/18/2026

What do DUI probation conditions in California actually involve when it comes to searches?

Most first-offense DUI probation includes a chemical testing condition to confirm zero-tolerance driving compliance, but generally not a broad search condition.

Terms can vary based on the specifics of a case.

Want to understand exactly what your terms require?

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