| In California, the DUI laws are written under the | | | | The law also quantifies the unlawful limit of alcohol as |
| California Vehicle Code VC 23152 Alcohol and/or | | | | being .08% of the weight of the person. So, you are |
| Drugs. The DUI law was codified back in 1935. The law | | | | unfit to drive if you have consumed more alcohol than |
| distinguishes between a misdemeanor and felony. | | | | .08% of your body weight. |
| According to its definition, a misdemeanor doesn't imply | | | | A person is required to undergo a chemical test if he |
| any injury to person or property. The section 23152 is | | | | or she is arrested under DUI. The results of this |
| specific in dealing with drunken misdemeanors. The | | | | chemical test are used as evidence in court. |
| penalty for such a crime can be up to 6 months in jail. | | | | Therefore, the court will consider it as a final proof of |
| The law makes driving after drinking or consuming any | | | | your guilt and pass sentence accordingly if you are |
| other substance that influences the senses unlawful. | | | | unable to prove the chemical test results incorrect. |
| The phrase 'Under the Influence' is much debated, | | | | There are virtually thousands of DUI cases tried every |
| especially since it can't be clearly defined and | | | | year. There are several attorneys who are specialists |
| symptoms vary from person to person. The | | | | in DUI. Apart from chemical tests, several other factors |
| commonly accepted definition of under the influence | | | | also influence your trial, such as your previous record |
| refers to any person who is not fully conscious, tends | | | | and the charges against you. Also, a good attorney |
| to stumble, loses coordination or reacts slowly. The | | | | can use technical expertise to pick holes in the |
| definition also includes the partial loss of visual sense. | | | | prosecution's case and help you avoid penalties. |