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Chula Vista DUI Lawyer Helping Southern California Offenders

An experienced DUI lawyer can assist drivers who have been charged with any number of moving violations pertaining to the operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol.  Like most states, California has several laws on the books that impose severe penalties on individuals who are charged with and convicted on DUI charges.  If you are looking for a Chula Vista DUI Lawyer, read on to find out how your case stacks up and how to contact one of our experienced lawyers.

• California DUI Penalties
• Determining DUI – Per se Intoxication and Sobriety Tests
• Minors Charged with DUI
• Contact a Southern California Lawyer

California DUI Penalties

A competent and professional lawyer is well aware of the penalties related to driving under the influence in the state of California, as well as the many highlights of the State of California’s DUI laws.  One such law, known as implied consent, states that motor vehicle drivers are required to agree to some type of chemical testing including ones conducted on the driver’s blood, urine, or even breath while under the suspicion of DUI.  A DUI lawyer understands the consequences of refusing a chemical test under the rubric of the implied consent law.  Drivers who do refuse such chemical tests may face penalties that include the mandatory suspension of a driver’s license, which could last anywhere from six months to a year. 

Determining DUI – Per se Intoxication and Sobriety Tests

Alongside the implied consent laws are laws that define what constitutes driving under the influence, and a DUI lawyer can also provide counsel on the subtle and major differences between these laws.  For example, if the driver has a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher, they are deemed “per se intoxicated” by the state of California.  What this in essence means, and why the services of a good DUI Lawyer are so crucial, is that a person with a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher can be charged with DUI without any other test being administered.  Ordinarily, drivers who are suspected of driving while intoxicated are subjected to a series of tests to determine their ability to operate a motor vehicle, and whether or not that ability is impaired.  Often these tests include the recitation of the alphabet from a starting point other than the letter “A,” the recitation of the alphabet backwards, or a series of physical tests which test a drivers balance and coordination, such as placing one’s leg in the air and simultaneously touching the nose, or walking a straight line along the white line on the edge of the road or highway. 

Minors Charged with DUI

Another major difference in DUI laws pertains to the age of the driver who is under suspicion.  Any driver under the age of twenty-one who is suspected of driving under the influence, and who registers any higher than a .01 blood alcohol content, falls under the rubric of the State’s Zero Tolerance Laws.  It is only with the aid of a good Chula Vista DUI lawyer that a person charged with violating the Zero Tolerance law can be assured the very best defense and that an error in judgment made at an early age won’t significantly alter a driver’s future opportunities including those pertaining to higher education and future professional aspirations.

Contact a Southern California Lawyer

Whether you are arrested in Chula Vista or elsewhere in San Diego for DUI, you need a skilled lawyer immediately. Our team is experienced at handling all types of DUI cases and we have a distinguished record of successes. Contact us for a free consultation. 

 

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