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California DUI Arrest: What to do First

• Why Fight a California DUI Case?
• California DUI Law and Legal Information - California DMV Suspension Stemming from a DUI Arrest
• Locating someone in custody after a California DUI arrest
• Bail in California DUI Arrests
• Requesting a California DMV hearing

Elements of the Offense in a California DUI Case

• Driving as an Element of a California DUI Case
• The Vehicle as an Element of a California DUI Case
• Under the Influence as an Element in a California DUI Case
• Per Se Law as an Element of a California DUI Case

The California Highway Patrol (CHP)

California Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Investigation

• Field Sobriety tests
  • Standardized Field Sobriety Tests
    • Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus test
    • Walk and Turn test
    • One-leg stand test
  • Non-Standardized Field Sobriety tests
    • Rhomberg Balance test
    • Finger-to-Nose Test
    • Finger-Count test
    • Hand pat test
    • ABC's test
    • Numbers backward test

Chemical testing

• Alcohol Absorption, Distribution, and Elimination
• How Evidential Breath Tests Work
• Roadside Breath Testing
• Evidential Breath Testing
• Blood Testing
• Urine testing
• Alcohol and the Human Body

Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test

• Increased Punishment for Refusing to Take a Chemical Test
• Jury Instructions in a California Refusal Cases
• Forced Blood Draws

California DUI Law and Legal Information: Sobriety Checkpoints

• Sobriety Checkpoints: Stopping Drivers Without Probable Cause
• DUI Sobriety Checkpoints: Legal Requirements
• Legal Challenges to Sobriety Checkpoints

California DMV Process

• California DMV Hearing Issues
• California DMV Hearing Process
• California DMV Hearing Consequences
  • California DMV Consequences for the First DUI Offense
  • California DMV Consequences for the Second DUI Offense
  • California DMV Consequences for the Third DUI Offense
  • California DMV Consequences for Refusing to Take a Chemical Test
• California Vehicle Code
  • California Vehicle Code Division 6 - Driver's Licenses
    • Chapter 2. Suspension or Revocation of Licenses,
      Article 1. General Provisions
      • California V.C. Section 13100 - Cancellation
      • California V.C. Section 13101 - Revocation
      • California V.C. Section 13102 - Suspension
      • California V.C. Section 13103 - Equivalents of Conviction
      • California V.C. Section 13105 - Conviction of a Juvenile
      • California V.C. Section 13106 - Service of Suspension or Revocation Notification
    • Chapter 2. Suspension or Revocation of Licenses
      Article 2. Suspension or Revocation by Court
      • California V.C. Section 13200 - Speeding or Reckless Driving
      • California V.C. Section 13200.5 - Driving in Excess of 100 Miles Per Hour
      • California V.C. Section 13201 - Certain Offenses
      • California V.C. Section 13201.5 - Driving Privilege Suspension: Prostitution
      • California V.C. Section 13202 - Controlled Substance Offense
      • California V.C. Section 13202.4 - Minor's Unlawful Use of Firearms: License Suspension or Delay
      • California V.C. Section 13202.5 - Controlled Substances or Alcohol-Related Offense
      • California V.C. Section 13202.6 - Driving Privilege Suspension: Vandalism
      • California V.C. Section 13202.7 - Habitual Truant: Suspension or Delay of Driving Privilege
      • California V.C. Section 13202.8 - Restricted Driving Privilege: Ignition Interlock Device
      • California V.C. Section 13203 - Limitation on Suspensions
      • California V.C. Section 13205 - Nonresidents
      • California V.C. Section 13206 - Surrender of License
      • California V.C. Section 13207 - Licenses Affected by Suspension
      • California V.C. Section 13208 - Recommendation of Court to Department
      • California V.C. Section 13209 - Record of Prior Convictions
      • California V.C. Section 13210 - Court-Ordered Suspension: Road Rage
    • Chapter 2. Suspension or Revocation of Licenses
      Article 3. Suspension and Revocation by Department
      • California V.C. Section 13350 - Required Revocation
      • California V.C. Section 13350.5 - Vehicular Manslaughter
      • California V.C. Section 13351 - Additional Required Revocations
      • California V.C. Section 13351.5 - Assault With Deadly Weapon: Motor Vehicle
      • California V.C. Section 13351.8 - Road Rage: Required Supension
      • California V.C. Section 13351.85 - Towing Service: Required Suspension
      • California V.C. Section 13352 - Suspension or Revocation for DUI or Speed Contest
      • California V.C. Section 13352.1 - Extended DUI Suspension
      • California V.C. Section 13352.2 - DUI Program: Proof of Enrollment and Completion
      • California V.C. Section 13352.3 - Minor: Revocation of Driving Privilege
      • California V.C. Section 13352.4 - First Offense: Completion of DUI Program and Restricted Driver’s License
      • California V.C. Section 13352.5 - Restricted Driver's License: Second Offense
      • California V.C. Section 13352.6 - DUI Conviction: Persons Under 21: Required Suspension
      • California V.C. Section 13353 - Refusal of Chemical Test
      • California V.C. Section 13353.1 - Refusal to Take Preliminary Alcohol Screening Test
      • California V.C. Section 13353.2 - Immediate Suspension
      • California V.C. Section 13353.3 - Order of Suspension
      • California V.C. Section 13353.4 - Prohibitions: Restoration or Restricted Driving Privilege
      • California V.C. Section 13353.45 - Treatment Program: Certificate of Completion
      • California V.C. Section 13353.5 - Restoration of Driving Privilege: Nonresidents
      • California V.C. Section 13353.6 - Commercial Driver's License: Suspension and Restriction
      • California V.C. Section 13353.7 - Restricted Noncommercial Driver's License
      • California V.C. Section 13353.8 - Restricted License: Persons Under 21
      • California V.C. Section 13354 - Driver’s License Actions: Consecutive
      • California V.C. Section 13355 - Driving in Excess of 100 Miles Per Hour: Suspension
      • California V.C. Section 13357 - Action Required for Auto Theft
      • California V.C. Section 13359 - Grounds for Suspension or Revocation
      • California V.C. Section 13360 - Violation of License Restrictions
      • California V.C. Section 13361 - Grounds for Suspension
      • California V.C. Section 13362 - Surrender of License Erroneously Issued
      • California V.C. Section 13363 - Conviction in Another State
      • California V.C. Section 13364 - Dishonored Checks
      • California V.C. Section 13365 - Suspension for Failure to Appear
      • California V.C. Section 13365.2 - Driving Privilege Suspension: Failure to Appear
      • California V.C. Section 13365.25 - Suspension for Failure to Comply with a Court Order
      • California V.C. Section 13366 - Effective Date of Suspension or Revocation
      • California V.C. Section 13366.5 - Commercial Driving Privilege: Effective Date of Suspension or Revocation
      • California V.C. Section 13367 - Determining Minor's Suspension
      • California V.C. Section 13368 - Driver Training Requirement
      • California V.C. Section 13369 - Refusal to Issue or Renew, Suspension, or Revocation of Certificate or Endorsement
      • California V.C. Section 13370 - Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Certificate
      • California V.C. Section 13371 - Denial, Suspension, or Revocation: Request and Scope of Hearing
      • California V.C. Section 13372 - Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Ambulance Driver Certificate
      • California V.C. Section 13373 - Dismissal of Ambulance Driver or Attendant: Grounds
      • California V.C. Section 13374 - Refusal to Issue or Renew, Suspension, or Revocation of Ambulance Driver Certificate: Hearings
      • California V.C. Section 13375 - Definition of Conviction
      • California V.C. Section 13376 - Denial, Revocation, Add or Suspension of Driver Certificates
    • Chapter 2. Suspension or Revocation of Licenses
      Article 4. Procedure
      • California V.C. Section 13377 - Denial or Revocation of Tow Truck Driver Certificate
      • California V.C. Section 13378 - Request for Hearing
      • California V.C. Section 13380 - Peace Officer's Report: Service of Order of Suspension: Arrests
      • California V.C. Section 13382 - Suspension or Revocation of Driving Privileges: Notice: Confiscation of License: Temporary License
      • California V.C. Section 13384 - Written Consent to Chemical Testing of Blood, Breath or Urine
      • California V.C. Section 13385 - Steve Ambriz Act: Declaration Regarding DUI
      • California V.C. Section 13386 - Ignition Interlock Device: Certification List
      • California V.C. Section 13388 - Preliminary Alcohol Screening Test or Other Chemical Testing: Persons Under 21
      • California V.C. Section 13389 - Preliminary Alcohol Screening or Other Chemical Test: Persons on Probation for Prior DUI
      • California V.C. Section 13390 Civil - Penalties
      • California V.C. Section 13392 - Fees for Reissuance, Return, or Issuance of License
      • California V.C. Section 13550 - Surrender of License to Court
      • California V.C. Section 13551 - Surrender of Licenses to Department
      • California V.C. Section 13552 - Nonresidents
      • California V.C. Section 13553 - Unlicensed Persons
      • California V.C. Section 13555 - Termination of Probation and Dismissal of Charges
      • California V.C. Section 13556 - Duration of Suspension
      • California V.C. Section 13557 - Administrative Review of Order of Suspension or Revocation
      • California V.C. Section 13558 - Suspension or Revocation: Request and Scope of Hearing
      • California V.C. Section 13559 - Judicial Review
    • Chapter 4. Violation of License Provisions
      • California V.C. Section 14600 - Change of Address
      • California V.C. Section 14601 - Driving When Privilege Suspended or Revoked
      • California V.C. Section 14601.1 - Driving When Privilege Suspended or Revoked for Other Reasons
      • California V.C. Section 14601.2 - Driving When Privilege Suspended or Revoked for Driving Under the Influence, With Excessive Blood Alcohol, or When Addicted
      • California V.C. Section 14601.3 - Habitual Traffic Offender
      • California V.C. Section 14601.4 - Driving When Privilege Suspended or Revoked Causing Injury: Special Penalties
      • California V.C. Section 14601.5 - Driving When Privilege Suspended or Revoked for Refusing Chemical Test or Driving with Excessive Blood Alcohol
      • California V.C. Section 14601.8 - Service of Sentence
      • California V.C. Section 14602.1 - Vehicle Pursuit Data: Report
      • California V.C. Section 14602.5 - Vehicle Impound: Class M1 or M2
      • California V.C. Section 14602.6 - Vehicle Impoundment: Suspended, Revoked, or Unlicensed Driver: Hearing
      • California V.C. Section 14602.7 - Vehicle Impoundment: Fleeing a Peace Officer
      • California V.C. Section 14602.8 - Vehicles: DUI: Impoundment
      • California V.C. Section 14603 - Violation of License Restrictions
      • California V.C. Section 14604 - Use of a Vehicle by an Unlicensed Driver: Owner's Duty
      • California V.C. Section 14605 - Operation of Motor Vehicles in Parking Facility
      • California V.C. Section 14606 - Employment of Person to Drive Motor Vehicle: License and Medical Certificate
      • California V.C. Section 14607 - Permitting Unlicensed Minor to Drive
      • California V.C. Section 14607.4 - Legislative Findings
      • California V.C. Section 14607.6 - Impoundment and Forfeiture of Motor Vehicles
      • California V.C. Section 14607.8 - Notification by Court: Motor Vehicle Subject to Forfeiture
      • California V.C. Section 14608 - Rental of Vehicles
      • California V.C. Section 14609 - Records of Rental
      • California V.C. Section 14610 - Unlawful Use of License
      • California V.C. Section 14610.1 - Identification Documents: Prohibited
      • California V.C. Section 14610.5 - Unlawful Examination Aids
      • California V.C. Section 14610.7 - Unlawful Issuance of License or Identification Card
      • California V.C. Section 14611 - Unlawful Direction of Vehicle With Radioactive Materials
  • California Vehicle Code Division 11 - Rules of the Road
    • Chapter 1. Obedience to and Effect of Traffic Laws
      Article 4. Operation of Bicycles
      • California V.C. Section 21200 - Laws Applicable to Bicycle Use: Peace Officer Exemption
      • California V.C. Section 21200.5 - Riding Bicycle Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs
      • California V.C. Section 21201 - Equipment Requirements
      • California V.C. Section 21201.3 - Bicycle Lights
      • California V.C. Section 21201.5 - Reflectorized Equipment
      • California V.C. Section 21202 - Operation on Roadway
      • California V.C. Section 21203 - Hitching Rides
      • California V.C. Section 21204 - Riding on Bicycle
      • California V.C. Section 21205 - Carrying Articles
      • California V.C. Section 21206 - Local Regulation
      • California V.C. Section 21207 - Bicycle Lanes
      • California V.C. Section 21207.5 - Motorized Bicycles: Prohibited Operation
      • California V.C. Section 21208 - Permitted Movements from Bicycle Lanes
      • California V.C. Section 21209 - Motor Vehicles and Motorized Bicycles in Bicycle Lanes
      • California V.C. Section 21210 - Bicycle Parking
      • California V.C. Section 21211 - Obstruction of Bikeways or Bicycle Paths or Trails
      • California V.C. Section 21212 - Youth Bicycle Helmets: Minors
    • Chapter 1. Obediance to and Effect of Traffic Laws
      Article 5. Operation of Motorized Scooters
      • California V.C. Section 21220 - Motorized Scooters: Legislative Intent
      • California V.C. Section 21220.5 - Motorized Scooters: Definition
      • California V.C. Section 21221 - Operation of Motorized Scooters
      • California V.C. Section 21221.5 - Operation of Motorized Scooters: Driving Under the Influence
      • California V.C. Section 21223 - Operation of Motorized Scooters During Darkness: Equipment
      • California V.C. Section 21224 - Motorized Scooters Not Defined As Motor Vehicles
      • California V.C. Section 21225 - Motorized Scooters: Local Regulations
      • California V.C. Section 21226 - Motorized Scooters: Maximum Noise Level
      • California V.C. Section 21227 - Motorized Scooters: Operation Requirements
      • California V.C. Section 21228 - Operation of Motorized Scooters: Driving At Less Than Normal Speed of Traffic
      • California V.C. Section 21229 - Operation of Motorized Scooters: Bicycle Lanes
      • California V.C. Section 21230 - Operation of Motorized Scooters: Local Regulation of Bicycle Paths, Trails, or Bikeways
      • California V.C. Section 21235 - Operation of Motorized Scooters: Prohibitions
    • Chapter 1. Obediance to and Effect of Traffic Laws
      Article 5. Operation of Low-Speed Vehicles
      • California V.C. Section 21250 - Low-Speed Vehicles: Defined
      • California V.C. Section 21251 - Low-Speed Vehicles: Subject to Motor Vehicle Provisions
      • California V.C. Section 21252 - Low-Speed Vehicles: Vehicle Dealer Disclosure Statement
      • California V.C. Section 21253 - Low-Speed Vehicles
      • California V.C. Section 21254 - Low-Speed Vehicles: Modified or Altered Vehicles
      • California V.C. Section 21260 - Low-Speed Vehicles: Prohibitions
      • California V.C. Section 21266 - Low-Speed Vehicles: Restrictions and Prohibitions By Local Authorities or Department of the California Highway Patrol
    • Chapter 12. Public Offenses
      Article 1. Driving Offenses
      • California V.C. Section 23100 - Application of Chapter
      • California V.C. Section 23103 - Reckless Driving
      • California V.C. Section 23103.5 - Guilty Plea to Lesser Charge
      • California V.C. Section 23104 - Reckless Driving: Bodily Injury
      • California V.C. Section 23105 - Reckless Driving: Specified Injuries
      • California V.C. Section 23109 - Speed Contests
      • California V.C. Section 23109.1 - Speed Contests: Specified Injuries
      • California V.C. Section 23109.2 - Vehicle Impoundment: Speed Contests and Reckless Driving
      • California V.C. Section 23109.5 - Speed Contests: Prior Convictions
      • California V.C. Section 23110 - Throwing Substances at Vehicles
      • California V.C. Section 23111 - Throwing Substances on Highways or Adjoining Areas
      • California V.C. Section 23112 - Throwing, Depositing, or Dumping Matter on Highway
      • California V.C. Section 23112.5 - Notification of Hazardous Spill
      • California V.C. Section 23112.7 - Illegal Dumping: Impoundment of Vehicle
      • California V.C. Section 23113 - Removal of Material From Highway
      • California V.C. Section 23114 - Spilling Loads on Highways
      • California V.C. Section 23115 - Rubbish Vehicles
      • California V.C. Section 23116 - Carrying Persons in the Back of a Motor Truck
      • California V.C. Section 23117 - Carrying Animal in Motor Truck
      • California V.C. Section 23120 - Temple Width of Glasses
      • California V.C. Section 23123 - Hand-Held Wireless Telephone: Prohibited Use
      • California V.C. Section 23124 - Wireless Telephone Use: Prohibition : Persons Under 18
      • California V.C. Section 23125 - Schoolbus or Transit Vehicle Drivers: Prohibition Against Use of Wireless Telephone
      • California V.C. Section 23127 - Trails and Paths
      • California V.C. Section 23128 - Snowmobiles
      • California V.C. Section 23129 - Camper Exits
      • California V.C. Section 23135 - Operation of Modified Motorized Bicycle
    • Chapter 12. Public Offenses
      Article 1.3. Driving Offenses
      • California V.C. Section 23136 - PAS Persons Under 21: Preliminary Screening Device
    • Chapter 12. Public Offenses
      Article 1.5. Juvenile Offenses Involving Alcohol
      • California V.C. Section 23140 - Alcohol: Persons Under 21
    • Chapter 12. Public Offenses
      Article 2. Offenses Involving Alcohol or Drugs
      • California V.C. Section 23152 - Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs
      • California V.C. Section 23153 - Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs Causing Injury
      • California V.C. Section 23154 - Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol While on Probation for Prior DUI
      • California V.C. Section 23158 - Chemical Test Procedure
      • California V.C. Section 23213 - Rehabilitation Facilities: Vehicles on Premises
      • California V.C. Section 23215 - Enforcement Off the Highway
      • California V.C. Section 23216 - Legislative Intent
      • California V.C. Section 23217 - Legislative Declarations: Mandatory Minimum Penalties for Multiple Offenses
      • California V.C. Section 23220 - Drinking While Driving
      • California V.C. Section 23221 - Drinking in Motor Vehicle
      • California V.C. Section 23222 - Possession of Marijuana or Open Container While Driving
      • California V.C. Section 23223 - Possession of Open Container in Motor Vehicle
      • California V.C. Section 23224 - Possession of Alcohol in Vehicle: Person Under 21
      • California V.C. Section 23225 - Storage of Opened Container
      • California V.C. Section 23226 - Storage of Opened Container in Passenger Compartment
      • California V.C. Section 23229 - Possession of Alcoholic Beverages: Exceptions
      • California V.C. Section 23229.1 - Possession of Alcohol in Limousine: Passengers Under Age 21
    • Chapter 12. Public Offenses
      Article 4. Ignition Interlock Device
      • California V.C. Section 23247 - Ignition Interlock Device Prohibitions
      • California V.C. Section 23249 - Study and Report to the Legislature
    • Chapter 12. Public Offenses
      Article 5. Alcohol and Drug Problem Assessment Program
      • California V.C. Section 23249.50 - Legislative Intent
  • California Vehicle Code Division 11.5 - Sentencing for Driving While Under the Influence
    • Chapter 1. Court Imposed Penalties: Persons Less Than 21 Years Of Age
      Article 1. General Provisions
      • California V.C. Section 23500 - DUI Penalties for Persons Under 21 Years of Age
    • Chapter 1. Court Imposed Penalties: Persons Less Than 21 Years Of Age
      Article 2.Penalties ofr a Violation of Section 23140
      • California V.C. Section 23502 - DUI Penalties for Persons Under 21 Years of Age: Driving-Under-the-Influence Program
    • Chapter 1. Court Imposed Penalties: Persons Less Than 21 Years Of Age
      Article 3. Youthful Drunk Driver Visitation Program
      • California V.C. Section 23509 - Title
      • California V.C. Section 23510 - Legislative Intent: Visitation Program
      • California V.C. Section 23512 - Visitation Program: Defined
      • California V.C. Section 23514 - Participation in Program as a Condition of Probation
      • California V.C. Section 23516 - Suitability for Program
      • California V.C. Section 23517 - Court-Required Visitation
      • California V.C. Section 23518 - Conference After Visitation
      • California V.C. Section 23518.5 - Immunity from Liability
    • Chapter 1. Court Imposed Penalties: Persons Less Than 21 Years Of Age
      Article 4. Penalties for a Violation of Section 23152 or 23153
      • California V.C. Section 23520 - Minors: Alcohol or Drug Education Program Required
      • California V.C. Section 23521 - Minors: Out-of-State Offense
    • Chapter 2. Court Penalties
      Article 1. General Provisions
      • California V.C. Section 23530 - General Provisions
    • Chapter 2. Court Penalties
      Article 2. Penalties for a Violation of Section 23152
      • California V.C. Section 23536 - Penalty: First Conviction
      • California V.C. Section 23538 - Conditions of Probation: First Conviction
      • California V.C. Section 23540 - Penalty: Second Offense Within Ten Years
      • California V.C. Section 23542 - Conditions of Probation: Second Offense Within Ten Years
      • California V.C. Section 23546 - Penalty: Third Conviction Within Ten Years
      • California V.C. Section 23548 - Conditions of Probation: Third Conviction Within Ten Years
      • California V.C. Section 23550 - Penalty: Fourth or Subsequent Conviction Within Ten Years
      • California V.C. Section 23550.5 - Penalties: Conviction Within 10 Years of Prior DUI Conviction
      • California V.C. Section 23552 - Conditions of Probation
    • Chapter 2. Court Penalties
      Article 3. Penalties for a Violation of Section 23153
      • California V.C. Section 23554 - Penalties: First Conviction
      • California V.C. Section 23556 - Conditions of Probation: First Conviction
      • California V.C. Section 23558 - Multiple Victims: Enhanced Penalty
      • California V.C. Section 23560 - Penalty: Second Conviction Within Ten Years
      • California V.C. Section 23562 - Conditions of Probation: Second Offense Within Ten Years
      • California V.C. Section 23566 - Penalty: Third or Subsequent Conviction Within Ten Years
      • California V.C. Section 23568 - Conditions of Probation: Third or Subsequent Conviction Within Ten Years
    • Chapter 2. Court Penalties
      Article 4. Additional Punishments
      • California V.C. Section 23572 - Minor Passenger: Enhanced Penalty
    • Chapter 2. Court Penalties
      Article 5. Additional Penalties and Sanctions
      • California V.C. Section 23575 - Authorized and Mandatory Installation of Ignition Interlock Device
      • California V.C. Section 23576 - Exception for Operation of Vehicle
      • California V.C. Section 23577 - Chemical Testing: Refusal to Take or Failure to Complete: Enhanced Penalties
      • California V.C. Section 23578 - Excessive Blood Alcohol or Refusal to Take Chemical Testing: Enhanced Penalties
      • California V.C. Section 23580 - Repeat Offenders: Mandatory Imprisonment
      • California V.C. Section 23582 - Speeding: Additional Penalty
    • Chapter 2. Court Penalties
      Article 6. Additional Court-Imposed Orders and Directions
      • California V.C. Section 23592 - Impounding Vehicles
      • California V.C. Section 23594 - Impoundment of Vehicles
      • California V.C. Section 23596 - Vehicle Declared Nuisance: Sale of Vehicle
    • Chapter 2. Court Penalties
      Article 7. Alternative to Alcohol or Drug Education Program
      • California V.C. Section 23598 - Live-in Alternative to Alcohol or Drug Education Program
    • Chapter 3. Probation (Court Penalties)
      • California V.C. Section 23600 - Sentencing: Minimum Probation Conditions
      • California V.C. Section 23601 - Probation: Payment of Money
      • California V.C. Section 23602 - Penalty: Violation of Probation
    • Chapter 4. Court Penalties
      Article 1. Alternative to Alcohol or Drug Education Program
      • California V.C. Section 23610 - Blood-Alcohol Level: Presumptions Affecting Burden of Proof
      • California V.C. Section 23612 - Implied Consent For Chemical Testing
      • California V.C. Section 23614 - Breath and Chemical Testing: Advisement
    • Chapter 4. Court Penalties
      Article 2. Prior and Separate Offenses
      • California V.C. Section 23620 - Vehicular Manslaughter: Separate Offense
      • California V.C. Section 23622 - Prior Convictions: Sentencing
      • California V.C. Section 23624 - Separate Convictions: Constitutional Challenge
      • California V.C. Section 23626 - Effect of Conviction in Another Jurisdiction
    • Chapter 4. Court Penalties
      Article 3. Defenses
      • California V.C. Section 23630 - Entitled to Use Drugs
    • Chapter 4. Court Penalties
      Article 4. Dismissal on the Record
      • California V.C. Section 23635 - Court Record: Reason for Order or Motion
    • Chapter 4. Court Penalties
      Article 5. Court Restrictions
      • California V.C. Section 23640 - Program Participation Prior to Proceeding
    • Chapter 4. Court Penalties
      Article 6. Alcohol Assessment
      • California V.C. Section 23645 - Alcohol Abuse Education and Prevention Assessment
      • California V.C. Section 23646 - County Alcohol and Drug Problem Assessment Programs
      • California V.C. Section 23647 - Participation in Program
      • California V.C. Section 23648 - Report
      • California V.C. Section 23649 - Additional Assessments
      • California V.C. Section 23650 - Rules and Guidelines
    • Chapter 4. Court Penalties
      Article 7. Presentence Investigation
      • California V.C. Section 23655 - Presentence Investigation
    • Chapter 4. Court Penalties
      Article 9. Delayed Suspension and Revocations
      • California V.C. Section 23660 - Surrender of Suspended or Revoked License
      • California V.C. Section 23662 - Notification of Restrictions to Department
      • California V.C. Section 23665 - Delayed Revocation or Suspension of Driving Privilege
    • Chapter 4. Court Penalties
      Article 10. Conflict of Interest
      • California V.C. Section 23670 - Rehabilitation Program: Direct or Indirect Economic Interest
• The Interstate Driver's License Compact and Participating States
• California DMV Driver Safety Office Locations

California Criminal DUI Case

• Special Investigative Considerations
• Miranda Warnings
• Pretrial Motions
  • Motion to Suppress Evidence
  • Motion for Supplemental Discovery
  • Pitchess Motions
  • Motion for Blood / Urine Sample to be Split
  • Motion to Strike Prior Convictions / Bifurcate Jury Trial
  • Motion to Suppress Statements because of Miranda Violations
• Inside a Jury Trial
  • Jury Selection
  • Opening statements to the jury in a DUI criminal trial
  • Examination of the arresting officer
  • Examination of the prosecution expert
  • Examination of the defense criminalist
  • Should the defendant testify?
  • Closing arguments
  • Jury instructions
  • Jury deliberations
  • Jury Verdict

Plea Bargains

• Misdemeanor versus Felony DUI
• DUI Plea Bargains
• Wet Reckless Plea
• Dry Reckless
• Exhibition of Speed
• Traffic infractions

Criminal Court Punishment for a California DUI Offense

• New DUI Sentencing Laws
• The Lookback Period for Priorability
• Court Punishment: Jail
• Court Punishment: Fines
• Driver's License Suspensions
• Alcohol Educational Programs in California
• Ignition Interlock Devices

Sentencing Alternatives

• Community service
• Freeway Cleanup
• Electronic Monitoring
• Sober Living Environments
• Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation
• Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings
• MADD Victim Impact Program

Sentencing Enhancements

• Children in the Car
• Speed Enhancement
• Traffic Accident

Ignition Interlock Devices

• What Is an Ignition Interlock Device (IID)?
• How Ignition Interlock Devices Work
• When Ignition Interlock Devices are Ordered
• Ignition Interlock Devices and Settlement Negotiations

Federal DUI

• DUI Prosecutions in Federal Court
• DUI Punishment in Federal Court

Post-Conviction Relief

• Wobblers and California Penal Code Section 17(b)
• California Penal Code Section 17
• Expungement of Criminal Convictions
• California Penal Code Section 1203.4
• Felony DUI Expungement

Out-of-State Drivers

• Issues in Criminal Court for Out-of-State Drivers
• Issues at The California DMV for Out-of-State Drivers
• Interstate Driver's License Compact (IDLC)

Felony DUI

• Vehicular Homicide
• Manslaughter