drunk bus driver accidents

It was recently reported that police in Illinois arrested Betty Burden, a school bus driver, for felony DUI. Police reported that Burden was pulled over while she was operating a school bus and had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.226, which is nearly three times the legal limit. More importantly, Burden was pulled over after having just dropped off 50 elementary school children ranging in ages from 5 years old to 12 years old.

Just like in Illinois, California punishes individuals who drive under the influence. Under California Vehicle Code section 23152(a), it is against the law for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug to drive a vehicle. Furthermore, California Vehicle Code section 23152(b) makes it unlawful for a person who has 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood to drive a vehicle. Therefore, if you are driving a vehicle and are pulled over by a police officer with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher, you will be arrested with a DUI.

If you or a loved one is facing charges for driving under the influence, contact our Southern California DUI attorneys at Wallin and Klarich. Wallin & Klarich will help protect your rights and find the best defense strategy for your case. For over 30 years, our attorneys have been helping clients keep their driver’s license and maintain the ability to continue driving, especially for those who need their driver’s license as a condition of their employment. Please call us at (888) 764-2615 or visit our website at www.wklaw.com. We will be there when you call.

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