Category Archives: Penalties

Under 21

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The so-called Zero Tolerance law is found in Vehicle Code section 23136.  If you are under 21, and drive with a BAC of .01% or more, you may lose your license for 1 year.  Of course you may apply for … Continue reading →

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Statutes and Regulations

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There are many statutes and regulations which are commonly referenced in DUI cases. Here are some which come up most frequently: VC 23152(a) DUI – driving while impaired (alcohol, drugs – illegal or not, or both alcohol and drugs) VC … Continue reading →

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Restitution for DUI Accident

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A great resource for questions about restitution, is the Judges benchguide by CBE. This guide was written by attorneys and judges to summarize the law on this topic. Be sure that you check the sources cited within it, because new … Continue reading →

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Enhancements

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Enhancements are facts which legally require a more severe punishment under the law.  The most common enhancement is the high BAC enhancement.  if your BAc was .20% or more, the law requires a 10-month suspension rather than 6 for the … Continue reading →

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BAC Calculator

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I have had US beer(s) Light beer(s) Reduced alcohol beer(s) Pint(s) of beer Malt liquor(s) Glass(es) of table wine Glass(es) of Champagne Glass(es) of Fortified/Dessert wine Bloody Mary(s) Gin and Tonic(s) Highball(s) Irish Coffee(s) On the Rocks Pina Colada(s) Screwdriver(s) … Continue reading →

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The Field Sobriety Tests

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Field Sobriety Tests fall into two categories: Those that are standardized and those that are not.  Standardized tests are tests which have been evaluated scientifically in studies (by NHTSA – the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), and should be given … Continue reading →

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