Drug Related DUI

Most commonly, in California there are two statutes that permits the prosecutors to charge driving under the influence, a California Vehicle Code Section 23152(a) and California Vehicle Code Section 23152(b). Los Angeles DUI drivers often face both counts, but here, drug related DUI charges are discussed. The difference between the two statutes is a requirement of impairment in the (a) count and requirement of .08% alcohol by weight in the (b) count. In other words, presence of alcohol of a certain concentration is required in the (b) count without evidence of any impairment. Conversely, a person who is simply impaired is charged with the (a) count. The