1O
DAY WARNING!!!
YOU
MUST FILE A CHALLENGE TO YOUR CALIFORNIA DUI
WITHIN 10 DAYS OF ARREST, OR YOU WILL LOSE
YOUR LICENSE WITHOUT A HEARING. CONTACT A
CALIFORNIA
DUI ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY!!
Drunk
Driving/DUI - An Overview
The crime of drunk driving is also known as
"driving under the influence," or
DUI. The state laws have a common aim of punishing
those who drink and drive, or those who drive
while under the influence of illegal drugs.
A
drunk driving conviction carries with it serious
and long-lasting consequences: jail or prison
time, a heavy fine, and suspension or revocation
of a driver's license. A person who is facing
a drunk driving charge should not hesitate
to seek immediate legal counsel from an experienced
drunk driving defense attorney.
Drunk
Driving: Elements of the Offense
The first element of the crime of DUI is "driving,"
or "operating," a motor vehicle.
This language is intended to describe the
level of physical control a person has over
the motor vehicle. In many states, operating
or driving does not require that the vehicle
actually be in motion, or even that the engine
be running. A person who is found sitting
behind the wheel of a car may be convicted
of driving or operating the car while under
the influence. Courts have even convicted
people sitting behind the wheel of a car while
it is being towed. Passengers are seldom considered
to be operators or drivers unless they grab
the steering wheel.
D.U.I
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