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If you have been arrested for a DUI (driving under the influence) you should contact a DUI defense attorney at Harmon & Associates immediately. We are a Northern California criminal defense law firm with over thirty years of experience defending clients accused of serious crimes, including driving under the influence, driving while intoxicated, and drug charges. Our driving under the influence defense attorneys have experience representing clients in DMV hearings and are ready to represent you!

California DMV Vehicle Code Section 23152 (a) states that it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.

California DMV Vehicle Code Section 23152 (d) states that it is illegal for a person with a blood alcohol level of 0.04 or higher to operate a commercial vehicle.

In California a person is considered legally intoxicated if his or her blood alcohol level is 0.08 or above. The amount of alcohol in a person's blood and how it is processed is dependant on many factors including the person's sex, weight, alcohol tolerance, and medical history; as well as the amount of food the person has eaten and the type of drink consumed. The effects of alcohol are different in every individual, although some common symptoms of excessive alcohol consumption include slurred speech, decreased attention span, drowsiness, and blurred vision.

If you are found guilty of a DUI in California you will have to face serious legal repercussions, such as a revocation or suspension of your drivers license, meaning that you will not be allowed to legally drive during a certain period of time. The length of the suspension or revocation or your driving privilege may be a few months or a few years, depending upon your circumstances. Other DUI penalties may include:

• Alcohol treatment program
• DMV reissue fee
• Ignition interlock device installed in your car
• Jail sentence
• Misdemeanor or Felony on your criminal record
• Monetary fines
• Points on your license

Criminal charges are typically increased for drunk drivers who are under the legal drinking age.

We know that a DUI is a complicated and disheartening situation for a person to go through, and may be quite overwhelming. You do not have to handle this by yourself; our DUI defense lawyers can help you. We have years of experience successfully representing people who have been in similar situations and are skilled in DUI defense.

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