It is important to understand that California imposes what is referred to as an “implied consent” law. This law states that if you drive a car in Los Angeles, California, and are lawfully arrested for a California DUI, you are deemed to have given consent to the chemical testing of either:

(1) blood

(2) breath.

What this means to you?

You are actually required by law to submit to a chemical test to determine the alcohol and/or drug content in your body after you have been lawfully arrested for a California DUI.

Note the distinction between the hand-held Preliminary Alcohol Screening (PAS) test that may be offered at the scene of the vehicle stop, before you get arrested. Different DUI laws apply to the Preliminary Alcohol Screening (PAS) test, depending on the age of the driver and your prior DUI record. Although the PAS test is non-mandatory for adults, it is mandatory for those under 21. If you are under 21 and suspected of DUI, you are also deemed to have given consent to the PAS and an additional blood, breath.

Make sure that your rights are accurately and aggressively defended after being charged with drunk driving in Los Angeles. Contact the experienced Los Angeles criminal defense law firm of Wallin & Klarich. Our attorneys have been helping those accused of crimes for more than 30 years. Wallin & Klarich has the legal resources and knowledge to assist you in obtaining a successful outcome. Call Wallin & Klarich today at (877) 4-NO-JAIL or (877) 466-5245 to find out more about how we can help.