Costa Mesa- Recently the city of Costa Mesa in Orange County has recently been cracking down on drunk driving. The city has been setting up checkpoints to check drivers that have been driving drunk and drivers that are driving without a license. The city impounded 15 cars and issued 35 citations.
Getting a DUI in California can be a very serious offense. A DUI is broken into two definitions. The first part is defined in the California Penal code section 23152(a). It states that it is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle. The second part is defined in the California Penal code section 23152 (b) it is unlawful for any person who has 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood to drive a vehicle. Each part of the law is a different charge. It is considered a "wobbler" in California which means that facts of each case will determine whether it is charged as a felony or a misdemeanor.
Since a DUI can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony, it is imperative that a person facing a DUI charge to retain an experienced Orange County Newport Beach DUI defense attorney to help you defend your DUI charge.
Why is it important to retain a highly qualified Irvine DUI defense attorney or an Orange County DUI defense lawyer?
At the Law Office of Michael Gusiti, we have been very successful in representing clients that are facing a DUI for the first time or clients that have had multiple DUI's. We have helped clients in Orange County, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Beverly Hills, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Santa Ana, Los Angeles County and other Southern California cities.
If you or a loved one is facing their first DUI charge or have had multiple DUI charges call us today. We have handled many different types of criminal defense charges such as assault, domestic violence, battery murder, possession of a uncontrolled substance, theft crimes, and white collar crimes like grand theft. Contact our experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney today at (714) 530-9690 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com.
