50+ DUI Resources – California Law

DUI which stands for driving under the influence is a crime characterized by operating a motor vehicle, bicycle, or boat while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or both. Driving under the influence of alcohol is measured as a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or more at the time of driving. It is punishable by fines, probation, alcohol classes and possibly jail.

• Driving Under The Influence – Vehicle Code 23152(a) – This guide provides in depth understanding of the dual processes both criminal and administrative that happen asfter an arrest for this violation.
• Driving With a Blood Alcohol Content of .08% -Vehicle Code 23152(b) – This post explains Califoria’s law on illegally driving at or above a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or greater.
• Commercial Drivers Receiving a DUI – Learn about the laws for commercial drivers if they are found to be driving under the influence.
• DUI Charges For Drivers Under the Age Of 21 – Understand California’s DUI laws with respect to underage drivers.
• Out of State Drivers – This post will provide an understanding of the what difficulties out of state drivers amy face if arrested for DUI in California.
• DUI with a Child Passenger – This penalty assessment increases the sentencing guidelines for DUI defendants.
• Cycling Under The Influence – A guide to cyclists being arrested for driving under the influence.
• Boating Under The Influence – Find out what penalties exist for boating under the influence under California law.
• Can You Get a DUI in a Parked Car? – Learn about what specific situations can lead to an arrest for DUI while sitting in a parked.
• DUI Expungement – This guide will explain the process of expunging a conviction for DUI after all requirments have been met.

• First DUI Offense In California – This guide explains the process of a first time DUI includign defenses and penalties.
• Second DUI Offense in California – Learn about the additional penalties associated with a second DUI.
• Third DUI Offense in California – This post explains the penalties for a third DUI offense or wet reckless within a ten year period.
• Fourth DUI Offense in California – Understand the mandatiry minium penalties for a fourth DUI.
• Hit & Run Vehicle Code 20001 & 20002 – Read about California’s laws on hit and run accidents.
• Wet Reckless DUI plea bargain – Find out if this is a realistic plea bargain reduction to a DUI in your case.
• Dry Reckless DUI plea bargain – This guide will explain under what circumstances someone might be able to receive a dry reckless offer fron the prosecution in lieu of a DUI conviction.
• Exhibition of Speed – This article explains this significant reduction from a DUI and when they may be possible.
• Drunk In Public – Learn about the elements and defense for public drunkiness.
• DUI Speed Enhancement – This is penalty enhancement if convicted for a DUI.
• SCRAM Device – This article explains the specifics of this DUI penalty.
• Ignition Interlock Device – Find out when someone may need to install an ignition interlock device as a result of a DUI conviction.

• DMV Hearing – Learn About The DMV hearing process after an arrest for DUI.
• 1st Time Drivers License Suspension – This guide provides an explanation of the
• Restricted Or Temporary License – Understand when you can and can’t recieve a restricted or temporary license.
• How A DUI Affects Your Auto Insurance (SR-22 Requirements) – This guide explains insurance requirements that will be needed after being convicted of DUI.
• Driving On a Suspended License – Learn about the legal defenses and penalties for violating vehicle code 14601.

• Misdemeanor DUI  Court Process – This guide xxplains the tep by step process of a misdemenaor DUI from first court appearance to case resolution.
• DUI Blood Test 
• Rising Blood Alcohol Defense In a DUI Case – This article explains this very important defense which may reveal a lower BAC while driving than at time of arrest.
• GERD as a Defense to DUI – This post provides information about gerd or acid reflux which may affect a DUI breath test.
• Mouth Alcohol as a DUI Defense – This article explains the possiblity of mouth alcohol changing a breath test reading.
• California Laws Regarding DUI Checkpoints  – This post explains which police failures at a checkpoint can be challenged in court.
• Police Mistakes in a DUI Investigation – Learn about which mistakes police officers can make that may have an impact on a DUI investigation.
• Examples Of Lack Of Probable Cause for a DUI Stop or Arrest
• Field Sobriety Tests After Being Stopped For DUI – Learn about which field sobriety tests police officers use against DUI suspects.
• What to Do if Stopped for a DUI – This guide explains what steps to take if pulled over for a DUI.
• Miranda Rights and DUI – Understand if an officer is required to “mirandize” you after a DUI arrest.
• Los Angeles DUI Attorney – Contact an attorney to help you with your case.

• Vehicle Code 23152(f) – DUI of Drugs – This guide outlines California’s law on driving under tthe influence of drugs.
• Marijuana DUI – Find out how marijuana DUI’s can be challenged in a court of law.
• Xanax DUI – A post about DUI of benzodiazepine.
• Ambien or DUI of Sleeping Pills – Learn about the unique effects ambian and sleeping pills could have on a DUI defendant.
• DUI of Alcohol & Drugs – VC 23152(g) – Learn about California’s law on DUI of both alcohol and drugs and what defenses may exist.
• DUI of GHB – Find out the penalties for driving under the influence of GHB.

• Vehicle Code 23153 – DUI Causing Injury – This guide goes in depth to explain the defense and penalties for this crime.
• Vehicle Code 191.5(a) – Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated – Understand the difference between gross and negligent manslaughter.
• Vehicle Code 192(c) Gross Vehicular Manslaughter while intoxicated – This post explains the defense and sentencing guidelines for this crime.
• DUI Charged as Murder – This guide goes through all the step by step elements of a DUI murder charge.
• 4th Time DUI in California  – Learn about the incereased penalties for a fourth DUI in 10 years.
• 3 Ways A DUI Can Become A Felony – Understand which situations can turn a DUI into a felony.