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Words Can Be Used Against You: Attorney Kirk Tarman on DUI Statements & Miranda's Role

Attorney Kirk Tarman Explains When Statements In A DUI Arrest Can Be Used And How Miranda Affects Their Use In The Court Case

In California DUI cases, Miranda warnings are required only before custodial interrogation—being stopped or arrested alone doesn’t trigger Miranda. Officers can still use your pre‑Miranda roadside statements and observations in San Bernardino County courts. This article explains when Miranda applies, what to say, and how to protect your rights after a DUI. Ray Hrdlicka – […]

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Decoding Field Sobriety Tests: Are They Set Up for Success or Failure? Insights from Attorney Kirk Tarman

Attorney Kirk Tarman Explains Whether Field Sobriety Tests In A DUI Are Designed To Fail Or Pass

Field sobriety tests are proven to fail you because the standardized SFSTs are subjective and can be thrown off by vertigo, injuries, age, anxiety, and uneven surfaces. Officers score “clues” that don’t reliably indicate impairment, and many sober drivers still struggle with balance and eye tests. This article explains the common SFSTs, why they fail,

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.08 BAC: Not Always Impairing? Attorney Kirk Tarman on the Legal Limit's Nuances

Attorney Kirk Tarman Explains Why .08 Blood Alcohol Level Is The Legal Limit But May Not Impair Some People

California’s per se DUI limit is 0.08% BAC for most adult drivers. Even though impairment varies by body size and metabolism, the law uses a uniform number for enforcement, and some states (like Utah) use 0.05%. This article explains what .08 means, why limits differ, and what drivers should know. Ray Hrdlicka – Host –

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Distinctive Legal Approach: Attorney Kirk Tarman Unveils What Sets His Practice Apart

Attorney Kirk Tarman Explains Why His Law Practice Is Different From Other Attorneys

Superior criminal defense protects at least 5 core rights: silence, counsel, due process, fair bail, and a fair trial. An experienced attorney challenges stops, searches, and evidence while negotiating and preparing for trial. This article explains what sets top defense counsel apart and how strong representation protects you at each stage. Ray Hrdlicka – Host

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Timing Matters: Attorney Kirk Tarman on the Critical Role of Time Periods in DUI Arrests

Attorney Kirk Tarman Explains Why Time Periods Are Important In A DUI Arrest And How It Affects You

In many DUI cases, BAC can keep rising for 30–90 minutes after the last drink, so a later breath or blood test may read higher than your level while driving. This timing difference supports defenses like “rising BAC” and challenges to test accuracy and procedure. This article explains the key DUI time periods, how they

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To Test or Not To Test: Attorney Kirk Tarman on Refusing Field Sobriety Tests during DUI Stops

Attorney Kirk Tarman Explains Why You May Want To Refuse Those Field Sobriety Tests In A DUI Arrest

In California, you can refuse DUI field sobriety tests before arrest without an automatic license suspension. License consequences typically attach after arrest when implied consent requires an evidentiary breath or blood test. This article explains the pre‑arrest vs post‑arrest cutoff and how that affects DUI defense decisions. Ray Hrdlicka – Host – Attorneys.Media “A lot

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