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If you have been arrested for DUI in CA for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, (commonly called drunk driving, DUI or DWI ) you have undergone a unpleasant and confusing experience. This site is to help you understand some issues involved in CA DUI cases, and to inform you that although you are charged with a criminal offense, you do have options and defenses available.
DUI in CA is a serious criminal charge, and we recommend that no one stand for themselves in such a matter. Often, the DUI defendant need never appear in court if stood for by an experienced California DUI Lawyer; this includes out of State and International drivers.
Even if you decide against retaining our services for your drunk driving matter, Please look for legal counsel experienced in DUI cases for advice. Under CA DUI And California law, a person is thought to be under the influence of alcohol for driving a motor vehicle if their blood alcohol test shows a level of .08% or greater.
This blood alcohol level for most people is not an sign they were drunk. If you personally are impaired at this level is not relevant to proving the charge. Proving a driving under the influence case or Felony DUI In California in CA, on the surface, is not a difficult one for the prosecuting attorney.
A prosecuting attorney must prove (1) you were driving a motor vehicle, and (2) your blood alcohol level was at .08% or greater, or, (3) that you were impaired. Our CA DUI attorneys have stood for hundreds of clients charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs in Northern CA and the Bay Area.
We are familiar with the court systems, California DUI Penalties, judges, prosecutors, policies, and DUI's in CA throughout the area.
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