| Those who have been arrested for DUI would know | | | | time. |
| that the California Vehicle Code Section 23152 states | | | | A professional California DUI lawyer can help you |
| that (a) it is unlawful for any person who is under the | | | | determine the best course of action to take when |
| influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under | | | | faced with a DUI charge. After examining the facts |
| the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and | | | | surrounding the case, including the circumstances of |
| drug, to drive a vehicle, and (b) it is unlawful for any | | | | the arrest and other facts, an attorney can help |
| person who has 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of | | | | formulate an effective strategy to defend their rights in |
| alcohol in his or her blood to drive a vehicle. | | | | court. |
| California's DUI law carries fairly serious repercussion | | | | Even for clients who have been convicted of multiple |
| for individuals arrested and convicted of drunk driving. | | | | violations of Section 23152, a knowledgeable California |
| Although most first-time DUI arrests are charged as | | | | DUI attorney can provide options to help safeguard |
| misdemeanors, a conviction can still result in a number | | | | against enhanced repercussions. There are many |
| of far-ranging effects on one's personal and | | | | factors that can affect the outcome of a drunk driving |
| professional life. Aside from the fines and court fees, a | | | | case, which is why it is important to seek the |
| conviction can lead to jail time, as well as the | | | | assistance of a qualified legal professional immediately |
| suspension of driving privileges for a set amount of | | | | after a DUI arrest. |