Teenage Drink Driving
March 2, 2017
Careless driving causes thousands of fatalities and the number of vehicle accidents is growing every year. 2016 was the deadliest year, according to the report introduced by the National Safety Council. In 2016 the number of road fatalities increased by 14% as compared with 2015 in California. Around 40000 people died because of traffic accidents during the past year in the USA with almost 10% of these fatalities happening in California. The president of the National Security Council stated that the USA can’t cope with the rising number of fatal accidents. Many Americans also believe that nothing can be done about decreasing the number of fatal accidents. Yet, other developed countries take successful measures to prevent fatal car crashes. For […]
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September 23, 2016
Vehicle Code 23136 …says that it is unlawful for a person under the age of 21 years who has a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.01 percent or greater, as measured by a preliminary alcohol screening test or other chemical test, to drive a vehicle… Description of CVC 23136 California Vehicle Code section 23136 makes it a crime for anyone below the age of twenty-one to drive a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.01% or above. This offense is prosecuted whenever a driver who is under 21 years of age has a blood alcohol level between .01 % to .03%. This law is known as California’s “zero tolerance” DUI law. If you are found guilty of a violation of CVC […]
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May 16, 2016
In this article, Los Angeles DUI Defense Lawyer discusses JUVENILE DUI PRIORS. Click on the links below to go directly to your topic of interest. PRIORABILITY OF A DRUNK DRIVING DUI ATTORNEY EXPLAINS JUVENILE DUI PRIOR DUI ATTORNEY EXPLAINS THE MOTION TO STRIKE DUI PRIOR DUI LAWYER EXPLAINS DMV PROCESS PRIORABILITY OF A DRUNK DRIVING If a minor is guilty of a DUI, the DUI cannot be used against him as a prior to enhanced punishment. A DUI is a priorable offense, that is, a subsequent DUI case is prosecuted more severely than the previous a DUI case. The priorability of a DUI is determined by counting number of years from the offense date to the date of the offense. […]
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March 29, 2016
Teen Drunk Driving is considered a more serious offense then a simple DUI if the blood alcohol level above the .08% concentration. The courts consider young offenders to be at risk of re-offending and committing multiple DUI later in life. Researchers also provide other facts about teenagers including the link between teen drunk driving and higher chances of substance abuse later in life. You can call our office for a free Los Angeles DUI attorney consultation anytime. The courts can prosecute teen drinking and driving several different ways. If the teenanger is under 18 years of age, he can only be cited to a juvenile court. There are multiple juvenile courts in Los Angeles, but some courthouses do not have […]
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January 26, 2016
This article answers the question What is the Legal Blood Alcohol Level for DUI in California? Click on the links below to go directly to your topic of interest. Legal Blood Alcohol Level for 21 years old or older non-commercial driver in California Legal BAC for Commercial Drivers in California Legal alcohol level for persons under 21 years of age Arrest for a DUI with a blood alcohol level under .08%? Legal Blood Alcohol Level for 21 years old and older non-commercial drivers in California In California, the legal blood alcohol level for most drivers is .08% or less of alcohol in blood by weight. California Vehicle Code section 23152(b) describes the meaning of legal blood alcohol level and also provides some […]
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