Santa Ana- Santa Ana Police Department plan to set up a checkpoint on Saturday. The goal of the checkpoint is to catch drivers that are driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.They also plan to check drivers the make sure they are not driving without a license. If drivers are caught driving under the influence will be arrested. Those driver's that are caught without a license will have their car impounded and be issued citations.
In Orange County offenses like driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol and driving without a license are more two of the more serious traffic offenses. Being charged with a DUI in California can be very serious. A DUI is broken into two definitions. Each part of a DUI is a different charge. 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.
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. It is imperative to retain a Santa Ana DUI defense lawyer that has experienced handling DUI's all over Southern California.
How can an experienced Irvine DUI defense attorney or a skilled Southern California criminal defense attorney help you defend your DUI charge?
At the Law Office of Michael Guisti we have helped our clients defend charges like a DUI and many other types of misdemeanor and felony charges for years. We have represented clients all over Southern California like in Fullerton, Costa Mesa, Los Angeles County, Santa Ana, San Diego County, Irvine, Newport Beach and Huntington Beach.
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 an uncontrolled substance, theft crimes, and white collar crimes like grand theft. Contact our experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney toll free today at (888) 478-8999 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com.
