California DUI Attorneys

When a person operates a moving vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, he or she is considered to be driving under the influence (DUI). In California, an individual is considered too drunk to drive a car when his/her blood alcohol content (BAC) is 0.08% or higher. Under California’s zero tolerance policy, if a driver is under the age of 21, he/she cannot have a BAC higher than 0.01%. When BAC levels reach the legal limit, a driver’s physical and mental capabilities become impaired, increasing the chances of getting in an accident that may cause serious injury, damage, or death. 

If law enforcement suspects an individual is driving under the influence, they have the right to test the driver’s level of sobriety. This can be done through a series of basic field sobriety tests, or with a breath or blood test. After conducting these tests, if the law enforcement officer finds the driver has a BAC over the 0.08% legal limit, then he/she can arrest the driver on DUI charges.

In addition to these tests, law enforcement will look for common signs of intoxication, including slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, alcohol on the breath, open containers of alcohol, disgruntled appearance, flushed checks, and loud behavior.
 
If you get arrested for DUI, your driver’s license will automatically be suspended for at least 30 days. In addition, if you are convicted of drunk driving you could face a variety of legal penalties, including probation, monetary fines, driver’s license suspension, community service, alcohol rehabilitation, and even time in jail.

Contact our California DUI Attorneys

If you have been charged with DUI, it is important to contact an attorney immediately. At The Okorocha Firm, our skilled California DUI attorneys are devoted to obtaining favorable results for clients charged with driving under the influence. Our attorneys personally investigate each case, challenge the State/prosecution’s evidence, and aggressively defend our clients in front of judges and juries. Furthermore, our firm offers each client viable options, multiple resources, personalized attention, and compassionate legal care. Our DUI attorneys offer assistance in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Newport Beach and Fullerton, as well as other areas throughout the state of California.

If you are in need of a dedicated California DUI attorney, contact The Okorocha Firm today for your free consultation at (800) 285-1763!

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