California DUI Laws
 There are several California driving under the influence (DUI) laws and are known to be some of the most severe in the county. They apply to anyone driving in the state of California whether they are residents or visitors. It is common when an individual is arrested for drunk driving that they are charged with more than one offense. The charges will depend on the circumstances of the arrest, for example whether an accident occurred, refusing to take a chemical test, or the driver was under 21 years of age. These as well as other conditions would result in additional charges.
California DUI laws and penalties are very complex. It is not easy to understand what you are facing or what is at stake. There are changes to existing laws as well as new laws implemented almost yearly. It would be in your best interest to have a qualified DUI attorney who understands and is well versed in all California DUI laws.
DUI Laws
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol – California Vehicle Code §23152
DUI Causing Injury – California Vehicle Code §23153
Drinking While Driving – California Vehicle Code §23220
Possession of Marijuana or Open Container While Driving – California Vehicle Code §23222
Possession of Open Container in Motor Vehicle – California Vehicle Code §23223
Under Age DUI Laws
Person Under 18 Convicted of DUI – California Vehicle Code §13352.3
Under 21 Driving with a BAC of .01 or More – California Vehicle Code §23136
Under 21 DUI – California Vehicle Code §23140
Possession of Alcohol in Vehicle: Person Under 21 – California Vehicle Code §23224
Drunk Driving Penaltie
Penalty for First DUI Conviction – California Vehicle Code §23536
Penalty for Second DUI Conviction – California Vehicle Code §23540
Penalty for Third DUI Conviction – California Vehicle Code §23546
Penalty for Fourth DUI Conviction – California Vehicle Code §23550
Conviction Within 10 Years of Prior DUI Conviction – California Vehicle Code §23550.5
License Suspension or Revocation for DUI or Speed Contest – California Vehicle Code §13352
Enhancements for a DUI
Multiple Victims – California Vehicle Code §23558
Minor Under 14 Years of Age in the Vehicle – California Vehicle Code §23572
Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test – California Vehicle Code §23577
Speeding While Driving Under the Influence – California Vehicle Code §23582
Other DUI Related Laws
Vehicle Impoundment if Convicted of a DUI – California Vehicle Code §23594
Hit and Run Causing Injury or Death – California Vehicle Code §20001
Misdemeanor Hit and Run Without Injury – California Vehicle Code §20002
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