Kern Law, APC, has defended clients for over 20 years charged with Driving Under the Influence, VC 23152(a), VC 23152(b), in National City, California, and surrounding areas of Bonita and Paradise Hills. Most DUI cases in National City will be held at the South County Superior Courthouse, located at 500 3rd Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910. DUI cases have severe consequences, so an experienced DUI lawyer is critical to protect your rights and fight your case.
When arrested or charged with a DUI, it is important to understand that under Vehicle Code §13353.2 and §13558, you have within 10 days of receiving the arrest paperwork or notice of suspension of your driver’s license to request a DMV hearing (Administrative Per Se Hearing). Otherwise, your license will be automatically suspended.
California Vehicle Code Section 23152 covers DUI charges in National City, California. The legal limit for a DUI in California is .08, VC 23152(b). California Vehicle Code Section VC 23152(a) requires the driver to be under the influence of alcohol, which can be lower than .08. Under the influence does not mean drunk and is a legal term. Essentially, it means the driver was impaired to an appreciable degree that impacted their ability to operate a motor vehicle like an ordinary prudent person in full possession of his or her faculties.
To stop a vehicle suspected of DUI in National City, the arresting agency must have, for the most part, reasonable suspicion or probable cause. A driver has many rights during the stop, detention, and arrest of a DUI. Therefore, an experienced DUI lawyer is necessary to protect those rights and provide the best representation.
An officer will typically cite some of the following reasons to stop and make an arrest for
a DUI:
- Erratic driving, weaving, traffic violations, an accident, or unusual driving;
- The physical appearance and conduct of the driver;
- How the driver performed on field sobriety tests;
- Did the driver make incriminating statements, and did the driver refuse to submit
- to a chemical test.
If you have been arrested or charged with a DUI in National City, California, or the surrounding areas of Bonita or Paradise Hills, contact Kern Law, APC, today: 619-200-2808
