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Zero Tolerance Law in DUI Probation

By Neil Shouse, Esq.

Most people convicted of a California DUI get probation. This usually lasts from three to five years, and includes certain "terms and conditions." Violating the terms and conditions subjects the person to a probation violation, and possible jail time. One standard term of probation in California DUI cases is that the person "not operate a motor vehicle with any measurable amount of alcohol in your system." This means if the person gets stopped and blows even a .01 BAC, he is in violation of his probation. In other words, he cannot drink and drive, period. In reality, most people on California DUI probation violate this term. Most are at least social drinkers, and they continue to drink and drive, but are just much more careful. But by doing so, they take a considerable risk...continue to full post

Full post as published by DUI Blogger on August 27, 2009 (boomark / email).