Kern Law, APC, has fought and defended clients for 20 years accused of DUI and criminal charges in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of San Diego, California.
DUI convictions in Hillcrest and San Diego County may have severe consequences – from the loss of driving privileges, jail time, probation, large fines, community service, increases in insurance premiums, as well as many other consequences that make a DUI conviction problematic. Therefore, an experienced DUI and criminal defense attorney is critical to defend against these charges and protect your rights.
California Vehicle Code Section 23152 covers DUI charges in California. The legal limit for a DUI in California is .08, VC 23152(b). California Vehicle Code Section VC 23152(a) requires the driver to be under the influence of alcohol, which can be lower than .08. Under the influence, does not mean drunk and is a legal term. Essentially, it means the driver was impaired to an appreciable degree that impacted their ability to operate a motor vehicle like an ordinary prudent person in full possession of his or her faculties.
An officer will typically cite some of the following reasons to stop and make an arrest for a DUI:
- Erratic driving, weaving, traffic violations, an accident, or unusual driving.
- The physical appearance and conduct of the driver.
- How the driver performed on a field sobriety test.
- Did the driver make incriminating statements, and did the driver refuse to submit to a chemical test.
At Kern Law, APC, we have experience addressing all these reasons and other reasons arresting agencies cite for making a DUI stop, detention, and arrest. If you have been arrested or charged with a DUI in Hillcrest, California, contact Kern Law, APC, today. We provide free, confidential consultations.