Irvine, California - Orange County resident, Andrew Reynoso, was arrested for drunk driving or DUI. It is alleged by police that Reynoso crashed his car into a palm tree causing it to fall over. It is also alleged that he also ran into two boxes were the cities sprinklers are controlled. At the scene of the accident, Reynoso admitted to police that he had been drinking and driving. Police allege that he will get charged with a DUI.
In California, a DUI charged is broken into two parts. The first part is defined in the California Vehicle code section 23152 (a). It states that it is unlawful for a person to drive under the influence of alcohol of drugs. The second part is defined in the California Vehicle code section 23151(b). It states that it is unlawful for a person to driver under the influence of alcohol if their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is more than .08% or more. These are separate charges and it is common for a person being charged with a DUI is charged with both. These charges are considered misdemeanors in California. The punishments can be the suspension of you license, fines, and having a ignition interlock device installed in your car. However if a person has multiple DUI charges it can turn into a felony.
It is important hire an attorney if you are being charged with a DUI, drunk driving, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Many people do not know that they must request a hearing within 10 days of getting the ticket. After those 10 days, if you do not request a hearing, the DMV can suspend your, licenses. If you or someone you care has been arrested or charged with DUI in Orange County, it is imperative to consult with an experienced Orange County DUI Attorney or Orange County DUI defense lawyer immediately.
A leading Orange County DUI defense law firm, Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, our Newport Beach DUI attorneys, Irvine DUI Attorney, Fullerton DUI attorney, Santa Ana DUI attorney , Huntington Beach dui attorney, and Westminster DUI attorney have sucessfully represented hundreds of clients arrested or accused of DUI, drunk driving, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Often time, we can help our clients to get their charges reduced to minimum or get the charges dismissed.
Why is it important to retain an experienced Irvine DUI defnse attorney or an Orange County DUI attorney?
Having a DUI charge on your record is very serious. Many employers will check driving records before deciding to hire someone. At the Law Offices of Michael Guisti, our qualified Orange County criminal defense attorney has been very successful representing clients in DUI cases. We have helped clients in Orange Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, and San Diego Counties.
If you or a loved one is facing a DUI in Orange County, Driving under the influence, Drunk driving, or a vehicular manslaughter, whether it is a misdemeanor or a felony DUI charge or any kind of crimes, such as assault, battery, murder, theft crimes, white collar crimes, sex crimes or a drug crime contact our Orange County DUI defense lawyers or Orange County criminal attorney today. Call today for an appointment at (714) 530-9690 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com.
