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California Non-DUI Alcohol-Related Offenses Part I

By Walin & Klarich

If you?ve been cited for one of the many violations dealing with non-DUI alcohol-related offenses, it could end up costing you hundreds of dollars in fines, an increase in your car insurance premiums, and even a suspension of your license. However, with a skilled attorney experienced in defending traffic tickets, you can fight your traffic ticket and win. Two of the most common alcohol-related traffic violations include: Open container on person of driver (VC 23222(a)) - This is the most common of the ?minor? alcohol offenses. A violation of this section requires that the driver of a vehicle hold an open container which contains any amount of alcohol. While the law states that the driver must have alcohol on ?his or her person,? this section is often cited if an officer wishes to ticket a driver when a passenger possesses an alcoholic beverage...continue to full post

Full post as published by Southern California Criminal Defense Blog on May 26, 2009 (boomark / email).