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Severe Penalties Associated with Driving Under the Influence Emphasizes the Necessity of Hiring an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney

By Walin & Klarich

Arrests for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) continue to rise in California. Along with the increase number of arrests, the penalties associated with a conviction continue to escalate. California Vehicle Section 23152 states that it is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle. It is unlawful for any person who has 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood to drive a vehicle. If you are convicted of a DUI, significant penalties will be assessed against you. These penalties include a mandatory suspended license. Unless you fight the charge, the Department of Motor Vehicles will automatically suspend your license...continue to full post

Full post as published by Southern California Criminal Defense Blog on September 10, 2009 (boomark / email).