DUI Laws in Los Angeles

In the city of Los Angeles, people can be charged with driving under the influence if they do one of two things.  First, they can be charged with DUI if they operate a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol, narcotics or even prescription drugs.   Second, they can be charged with driving under the influence if they have breath alcohol concentrations (BAC) of 0.08% or higher.

Usually, people are stopped by law enforcement for DUI when they display erratic driving behavior, such as weaving in and out of traffic lanes.  Whenever police officers have sufficient probable cause to conduct a DUI stop because they notice strange driving behaviors, they can pull people over and look for further signs of intoxication.  They can also ask people to take breath tests and to perform field sobriety tests (FST).  If police have proof that people were DUI, they can make arrests.

If you have been arrested for DUI in Los Angeles, now is the time to consult with a Los Angeles criminal attorney that has the skills it takes to defend you in and out of court.  Contact Schwartz & Naderi now!