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Jan 27, 2023 · Despite the Golden State’s laid-back vibe, California’s DUI statute considers it a crime for anyone to try to drive with a blood-alcohol content, or BAC, greater than 0.08%. The laws also...
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Breakdown of Each Stage in the DUI Court Process. Navigating the California DUI court process can be a lot to handle, especially if it's your first time. Don't worry though, we're here to help by breaking it down into easy-to-follow steps. Arrest and Booking: The process begins when you get arrested for drunk driving.
Barring any specific aggravating factors, your first three DUI convictions within a 10-year period will likely be charged as misdemeanors. Your fourth is a wobbler that can be charged as a felony, carrying extreme penalties. For a first-offense DUI in California, consequences for conviction can include the following: 3-5 years of informal probation
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If you are arrested for a DUI in California, there are DMV penalties to face as well as criminal – even if you are not convicted of an offense. You may receive a temporary driver’s license if your official driver’s license is confiscated.
Arrest for DUI: General Information. I've just been arrested for DUI. What happens now? At the time of my arrest, the officer confiscated my driver's license. How do I get it back? The officer issued me an Order of Suspension and Temporary License. What am I supposed to do with this document?
Most adults arrested for DUI in California get charged with both these crimes: Vehicle Code 23152(a) VC – driving under the influence of alcohol, and; Vehicle Code 23152(b) VC – driving with a BAC of .08% or greater; Driving with a BAC of .04% or higher is illegal if you have a CDL (commercial driver’s license) or if you are on DUI probation.
