Kern Law, APC, has fought for over 20 years to defend clients accused of DUI allegations in Oceanside, California. We have also represented clients throughout all North County San Diego – Vista, San Marcos, Escondido, Rancho Santa Fe, Carlsbad, Solano Beach, and Encinitas. Most DUI cases from Oceanside will be held at the North County Regional Center, located at 325 South Melrose Drive, Vista, CA 92081.
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.
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 field sobriety test;
- Did the driver make incriminating statements, and did the driver refuse to submit to a chemical test.
If you have been arrested or charged with a DUI in Oceanside, California, or North County San Diego, contact Kern Law, APC, today. We provide a free, confidential consultation.