Qualified and experienced DUI attorney in Lemon Grove strives to provide the best DUI representation. Kern Law, APC, has fought for 20 years to defend clients accused of DUI allegations in Lemon Grove, California. We also represent clients throughout East County San Diego – La Mesa, Spring Valley, El Cajon, Alpine, Lakeside, and Santee. Our office is conveniently located in La Mesa, and we spend considerable time at the East County Superior Courthouse, located at 250 East Main Street in El Cajon, California, defending clients charged with DUI.
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, it 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.
To stop a vehicle suspected of DUI, the arresting agency must have, for the most part, reasonable suspicion or probable cause. A driver has many rights during the stop, detention, and arrest of a DUI. Therefore, an experienced DUI lawyer is necessary to protect those rights and provide the best representation
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.