Why Ventura County Is Considered “Hard” On DUI Convictions
Why Ventura County Is Considered “Hard” On DUI Convictions
Why Ventura County Is Considered "Hard" On DUI Convictions The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office prides itself on the stiff penalties it imposes on those convicted of driving-under-the-influence. Typically, on a first driving under the influence conviction, a person can expect fines, an alcohol program, and informal probation. In Ventura County however, the punishments are typically more severe. Driving-under-the-influence is codified under California Vehicle Code Section 23152. It states in pertinent part…
Read MoreHow to regain driving privileges after a 2nd DUI arrest
If you are arrested for driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol in violation of Vehicle Code Section 23152 (a) or (b), and you have a prior DUI conviction, getting back your driving privileges can be a little more difficult. Under current California law, anyone convicted of a second DUI within a 10-year time period, will very likely get their driver’s license suspended by the DMV for two…
Read MoreHow a DUI Conviction Affects Future Employment
How a DUI Conviction Affects Future Employment A conviction for driving under the influence has severe consequences. Not only can a DUI subject you to criminal penalties, but a conviction for drunk driving can drastically affect your lifestyle. It is critical that you speak with an experienced DUI attorney. The majority of California workers rely on their personal transportation to get to work. A license suspension or other element of…
Read MoreDUID Penalties in California: Vehicle Code Section 23152(a)
DUI Penalties in California: Vehicle Code Section 23152(a) In California, it is a crime to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The legal limit alcohol (measured in a percentage of blood alcohol content) is .08 percent. California Vehicle Code Section 23152(b) states that is unlawful for any person who has 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood to drive…
Read MoreWhat You Face if Convicted of a First Time DUI: California Vehicle Code Section 23536
What You Face if Convicted of a First Time DUI: California Vehicle Code Section 23536 In California, it is a crime to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or while your blood alcohol content is equal to or above .08 percent (California Vehicle Code Section 23152). There are a number of consequences and punishments that accompany a first time DUI conviction. Section 23536 of the California Vehicle…
Read MoreProposition 36 and DUI Cases
Proposition 36 and DUI Cases California’s Proposition 36 allows nonviolent drug offenders to participate in treatment programs rather than go to jail. Eligible defendants plead guilty to the underlying drug charge, and are then placed on probation and ordered to complete an outpatient program. If they do so, and comply with the terms of probation, the drug case is ultimately dismissed. But eligibility for Prop. 36 is laced with restrictions,…
Read MoreDrug DUI Arrest – Your Driving Ability Might Not Have Been Adversely Affected
California makes it illegal to drive under the influence of a drug, or under the combined influence of alcohol and a drug. Being under the influence of an illegal drug is not required to be convicted of DUI drugs (California Vehicle Code 23152(a)). You can be arrested and convicted for DUI when under the influence of legally prescribed medication or lawfully purchased non-prescription/over-the-counter drugs. The relevant inquiry is whether the…
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