Types of Statues Faced for DUIs

The charges you face for a DUI are typically two different statues: California Vehicle Code Section 23152 (a) & California Vehicle Code Section 23152 (b).

California Vehicle Code Section 23152 (a)

This code section relates to driving while a person's physical or mental faculties are impaired by alcohol (or drugs) to the extent that they are unable to drive a vehicle with the same caution characteristic of a sober person, of ordinary prudence, under the same or similar circumstances.

California Vehicle Code Section 23152 (b)

This code section relates to charges brought against those arrested for DUI who provide a breath or blood alcohol sample of .08% or higher.