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Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Explained

In California, people can be accused of and arrested for driving under the influence if they drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. This especially holds true for people who are below the legal drinking age of 21; underage offenders can be charged with drunk driving if they consume any amount of alcohol and drive. In California, the legal BAC is 0.08% -- if you are driving with a BAC much higher than this level, you may be subjected to enhanced charges if caught by police.

If you have been pulled over by police for suspicion of drunk driving, police will ask you to consent to a breath alcohol test and/or a field sobriety test. The breath test will serve the purpose of informing the police of your exact blood alcohol concentration whereas field sobriety tests will give police an idea of how impaired you actually are. A failure of either one of these tests can be grounds for an arrest and DUI charge.

Getting the Legal Aid You Need After a DUI Charge

What many people do not realize is that the moment you are pulled over by the police for DUI, law enforcement is already beginning to build a case against you. Police will utilize everything from breath test results to mistakes made during field sobriety tests as evidence to justify pressing DUI charges against drivers. If arrested and charged with DUI, you will not only run the risk of facing tough legal penalties, but also the possibility of losing your driving privileges. For these reasons, it is absolutely vital that you do not waste any time in securing the assistance of a skilled Beverly Hills DUI defense lawyer as quickly as you can. At Okabe & Haushalter, we have the experience you need to combat the charges you are faced with. You can be confident that no matter the specific situation you are in, our legal team will do everything in our power to aid you in your fight to protect your future.

If your or a loved one have recently been charged with a DUI, do not hesitate to contact a Beverly Hills DUI Lawyer from our firm today!