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In the state of California, when do the DUI Zero Tolerance laws apply?
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In the state of California, when do the DUI Zero Tolerance laws apply?
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DUI Basics
Get the low down on the law and what you can expect if you're arrested and charged with a DUI.
Get the low down on the law and what you can expect if you're arrested and charged with a DUI.
Your DUI and the DMV
Besides the court and criminal charge the Department of Motor Vehicles will also bring you grief.
Besides the court and criminal charge the Department of Motor Vehicles will also bring you grief.
DUI Arrests, Police Reports, Arraignments, and Fees
After you're arrested, booked and released, you'll need to get ready for your arraignment.
After you're arrested, booked and released, you'll need to get ready for your arraignment.
DUI/DWI Charges and Penalties
After a DUI conviction expect fines, license suspension, DUI school, and sometimes jail.
After a DUI conviction expect fines, license suspension, DUI school, and sometimes jail.
Fighting a DUI
You may have options to lessen the sentence, get a reduced charge or get the case dismissed.
You may have options to lessen the sentence, get a reduced charge or get the case dismissed.
Getting Help with a DUI/DWI Charge
There are some things you can do yourself and some which require the help of an attorney.
There are some things you can do yourself and some which require the help of an attorney.
Under CA DUI laws, a zero tolerance rule is applied to those who are under the age of 21. Because those who are under 21 are not supposed to be drinking at all, if you have any blood alcohol content in your system when you are a teen driver, you can be found guilty of DUI. This is true even if your BAC does not approach the normal legal limit of .08, which is why the law is referred to as a zero tolerance law. No tolerance is shown for any alcohol in the blood.
In addition, if you are on probation for DUI and are not supposed to be drinking at all, you may also find yourself in trouble when driving under the influence of any alcohol, even if it does not rise to the legal limit. This is not necessarily a "zero tolerance law" as it applies to teens, but may instead be considered a violation of your DUI probation.
If you are a teen driver who is pulled over and found to have alcohol in your system, it is imperative that you consult with a lawyer experienced in DUI defense as soon as possible so you can do everything possible to minimize the potential penalties you face.
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