Los Angeles DUI

Los Angeles Drunk Driving Laws

Basically in California you start off being charged with a DUI. Depending on the facts of the case and, more importantly, who your DUI lawyer is will determine whether or not you may be able to get your DUI case reduced down to a lesser offense. The most important aspect of getting your DUI case reduced is whether or not the reduced charge is priorable in the future as a DUI. A DUI and Wet Reckless will be looked at in the future as prior convictions to enhance the punishment should you get another DUI or Wet Reckless. A Dry Reckless or an Exhibition of Speed charge is not priorable as a DUI and is what your shooting for in terms of reducing your DUI case. Please find below a list of California statutes describing DUI and the lesser related offenses along with some jury instructions to give you a better understanding of what the charge is, and more importantly, what the prosecution must prove in order to convict you of the particular charge.

DUI Laws:

Under 21 (Non-Injury) Minor DUI Statutes Over 21 (Non-Injury) Adult DUI Statutes Wet Reckless or Reckless Driving Involving Alcohol Dry Reckless (Non-priorable as a California DUI) Exhibition of Speed (Non-priorable as a California DUI)

Drunk Driving Punishment Laws:

First DUI Offense Second DUI Offense Third DUI Offense

Drunk Driving Enhancement Laws:

Minor Passenger Under 14 In the Car During DUI Refusal to Submit to or Failure to Complete Chemical Test Excessive Blood Alcohol Level .20 or Above Second or Subsequent Offense Involving Alcohol or Drugs - Multiple DUI's Speeding 20 or More mph on the Street or 30 or More mph on Freeway + Reckless Driving Under CVC 23103 Impoundment of Vehicles or Sale as Nuisance Fourth or Subsequent DUI Conviction Within Seven (7) Years Makes Current DUI Chargeable as a Felony Prior Felony Conviction Within Ten (10) Years Makes Current DUI Chargeable as a Felony DUI in Highway Construction or Maintenance Zone DUI in Safety Enhancement Zone (e.g. Golden Gate Bridge) Bodily Injury Inflicted on Another Person

Negligent Operator

Legal Definition of Negligent Operator The Negligent Operator Treatment System Actions Negligent Operator Hearing Purposes Insurance Companies