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DUI Attorneys Assisting Clients throughout Southern California

Southern California’s DUI laws are similar in many respects to DUI laws in several other major states.  However, there are many DUI laws that are specific to Southern California, particularly those regulating DUI offenses involving drugs or alcohol and the operation of a motor vehicle.  The DUI attorneys at Phillips & Associates in Southern California are knowledgeable of all state wide and regional DUI laws. If you have recently been arrested for DUI you need the help of skilled attorneys to fight the charges you are facing.

• Legal BAC Limits and Sobriety Testing Methods
• Zero Tolerance - Minors Charged with DUI
• Defending Zero Tolerance Offenders
• Enhanced DUI Penalties
• Contact a DUI Attorney in Southern California

Legal BAC Limits and Sobriety Testing Methods

One of the DUI definitions specific to the State of California is the “per se” blood alcohol content (BAC) level of .08.  In August of 2005, California, alongside all other states in the union, passed DUI laws that deem any driver with a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or higher as “per se intoxicated,” or intoxicated in the eyes of the law. Thus, no additional on-site tests need to be performed in order for the State of California to recognize a driver as intoxicated and too impaired to operate a motor vehicle.  DUI attorneys in Southern California have in many cases been able to adequately defend individuals accused of driving while impaired, particularly those whose charges solely stem from results of a breathalyzer test.

Zero Tolerance - Minors Charged with DUI

The experienced DUI attorneys at Kerry Steigerwalt's Pacific Law Center in Southern California are also experts on the state’s laws governing the minor’s (under age 21) operation of a motor vehicle, while impaired by alcohol consumption.  In California, as well as many other states, there is what is known as a “zero tolerance” blood alcohol level for minors of .01. 

Defending Zero Tolerance Offenders

DUI attorneys in Southern California are often hired to defend minors that have been arrested and charged with DUI under zero tolerance laws.  It is particularly important to hire skilled DUI attorneys, since a conviction can have a serious impact on a minor’s record and make necessary travel difficult. Also, DUI attorneys in Southern California can help protect against major employment impediments that could affect his or her future.

Enhanced DUI Penalties

Another reason it is essential to hire experienced DUI attorneys in Southern California is the State’s “enhanced penalty” laws.  Enhanced penalties are applied to individuals whose blood alcohol content at the time of arrest exceed .15 or upwards of .20 percent.  These individuals face more serious charges due to the fact that their blood alcohol content is so high. At these percentages, DUI offenders are considered capable of having inflicted serious bodily harm during an accident, or a driver with a significantly higher blood alcohol content could be charged with attempted manslaughter should they seriously impair another person including passengers in their own vehicle.

Contact a DUI Attorney in Southern California

By enlisting the services of experienced DUI attorneys, Southern California drivers charged with driving under the influence of alcohol can rest assured that they are being represented fairly and that any concerns they have regarding the charges are being addressed appropriately by legal experts.  Kerry Steigerwalt's Pacific Law Center offers the experience and expertise to help you navigate California's DUI laws. Contact us for a free initial consultation.

 

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