DUI

Driving with a blood alcohol concentration, or BAC, of 0.08 percent, is illegal in the state of California. Commercials drivers’ legal limit is just 0.04 percent, and drivers who are under 21 years of age have a legal limit of 0.01 percent.

What many may not be aware of is that having any alcohol in the bloodstream may be sufficient for a charge of driving under the influence. A BAC of just 0.03 percent can be cause for immediate arrest. DUI charges can also apply to those who are driving under the influence of prescription or over-the-counter medications or illegal drugs, if those substances are having a negative impact on their ability to drive.

California imposes particularly harsh penalties for driving under the influence. Drivers may be facing a four-month suspension to two-year revocation of their licenses. Mandatory DUI programs may last up to nine months, and some drivers may even be facing jail time.

About Mr. Ticket

Drunk driving is one of the most serious traffic-related offenses and is responsible for a significant number of deaths every year in California. Law enforcement agencies and court officials take driving under the influence seriously and are cracking down on those who are accused by imposing heavy charges and penalties.

The clock starts ticking quickly with DUIs, and drivers need to act fast. Drivers who have been charged with a DUI have only 10 calendar days to contact the DMV to request an Administrative Hearing. The process of suspending a license begins immediately after the initial arrest, and if the driver does not contact the DMV, the license will be automatically suspended for a minimum of four months.

Mr. Ticket has more than 20 years of experience in the auto industry and is well-versed in California traffic law. Mr. Ticket is uniquely positioned to fight for the rights of drivers who have received DUIs so that they can get back in the driver’s seat and on with their lives.