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Southern California Criminal Defense and DUI Lawyer - Areas of Practice - California Drunk Driving Information - San Diego DWI Attorneys Contact Us Now Other Areas DMV Matters California Drunk Driving DUI Checkpoints Los Angeles DUI Orange County DUI San Diego DUI Long Beach DUI Inland Empire DUI Field Sobriety Tests Criminal Law Drunk in Public Speed Citations Burglary Narcotics and Drugs Assault and Battery Domestic Violence Immigration Hit and Run Juvenile Defense Forgery and Fraud Expungement Personal Injury and Civil Estate Planning Warrant Alternative Sentencing SAN DIEGO DWI ATTORNEYS San Diego DUI Welcome to our San Diego DUI and Drunk Driving Information page, your source of legal information about driving under the influence laws, DUI penalties, DMV driver's license suspensions, DUI/DWI lawyers, criminal courts, blood-alcohol evidence, car insurance after a DUI, and police investigative procedures in San Diego County, California. Police Agencies, Procedures, and your Legal Rights: Persons prosecuted in San Diego were likely arrested by one of the following agencies: San Diego Police Department San Diego County Sheriff San Diego Harbor Police Department Carlsbad Police Department Chula Vista Police Department Coronado Police Department Escondido Police Department La Mesa Police Department San Diego County District Attorney San Diego County Marshal's Office San Diego State University Police Department University of California Police San Diego University of San Diego Department of Public Safety Police Procedures: The law requires that an officer have probable cause before you are arrested. Typically, the training for officers as well as case law, requires police to establish probable cause by a violation of the law, an accident, and observations of the physical manifestation of intoxication. This is subjective, and many agencies require that Standardized Field Sobriety Tests be given, correctly, and perhaps a field breathalyzer, or PAS machine, to establish alcohol in your blood. Your Miranda warnings, or the "reading of your rights", also require that you be advised or warned before they take testimony from you after arrest. Your Rights: You have the right to refuse the FST's, and you have the right not to state anything that may incriminate you. You even have the right to refuse a blood, breath, or urine test, but if you do so, your license will be suspended for one year. You always have the right to be treated fairly by the police, and for the police to not use unreasonable force against you during arrest. How can I estimate my Blood-Alcohol Level? Use our Blood Alcohol Level (BAC) Calculator . DUI Charges (The Law) The California Vehicle Code, specifically, VC section 23152(a) and 23152(b), sets the law on DUI cases, and states as follows: VC 23152: (a) It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle. (b) It is unlawful for any person who has 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood to drive a vehicle. For purposes of this article and Section 34501.16, percent, by weight, of alcohol in a person's blood is based upon grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath. The two sections above are typically charged together. The first has to do with your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, irregardless of your blood alcohol level. The second, or (b) count, requires that you have a .08% blood alcohol content, or BAC, by weight, California's "legal limit". The term "alcoholic beverage and drug" or "alcoholic beverage or drug" in the (a), or first count, does not mean that you were driving with drugs in your system, but that either alcohol or drugs, or both, were found at the time of driving, not that you in fact did have both in your system. Your Driver's License and the DMV: THE DMV REQUIRES THAT YOU ACT WITHIN ONLY TEN DAYS (not business days) from the date of your arrest to protect your driving privileges. It is best, if you are going to retain an attorney, to allow the attorney's office to schedule the DMV hearing for you. Our fee includes this service, and we can schedule a hearing that works with our availability (court and DMV) schedule. For your convenience, if you cannot retain an attorney within 10 days, the phone numbers for all San Diego DMV matters, to do so, is reproduced here: The San Diego Office of Driver Safety: phone: (858) 627-3901 fax: (858) 627-3925 9174 Sky Park Court, Suite 200, 92123-2666 When you call, advise them that you are retaining an attorney, that you request a stay on your driver's license suspension, and that you will be sending a written request for discovery. They will ask if you request an "in person" or "telephonic" hearing, and we recommend that you set it for an in person, for reasons I am happy to discuss during our consultation. By making this request you ensure that that your driving privilege will not be suspended until your case is heard. At the DMV hearing, a hearing officer will conduct the hearing. His or her function is to prosecute the case and make a final decision based on the evidence presented. Your need to drive or your need for a driver's license for work are not considered relevant and cannot be considered at the hearing. Likewise, you cannot apply for a "hardship" license based upon medical, employment, or education right to drive, unless you are under age 21. At your hearing, only the following issues will be discussed, by law: (If you took a blood, breath or urine test) Did the officer have reasonable cause to believe you were driving a motor vehicle in violation of Vehicle Code 23140, 23152 or 23153? Were you placed under lawful arrest? Were you driving a motor vehicle when you had a 0.08% or more by weight of alcohol in your blood or 0.05% or more if under age 21? Prosecutors: San Diego County Drunk Driving or DUI violations within the city of San Diego, as well as infraction or municipal code violations within San Diego, are handled by the San Diego City Attorney's Office: San Diego City Attorney All other San Diego DUI or criminal cases are handled by the San Diego County District Attorney: San Diego County District Attorney San Diego DUI Defense Attorneys: San Diego Public Defender's Office Robert Miller and Associates Court Locations and Phone Numbers: The San Diego County Court System has five Locations where San Diego County DUI cases may be prosecuted, depending upon which court had jurisdiction over the location where the arrest took place: San Diego Courthouse 220 West Broadway San Diego, California 92101 phone: (619) 685-6220 Criminal Records (General) Phone: (619) 531-3040 North County Regional Center (Vista Courthouse) 325 South Melrose Vista, California 92081 Phone: (760) 726-9595 East County Regional Center (El Cajon Courthouse) 250 East Main Street El Cajon, California 92020 Phone: (619) 441-4342 South County Regional Center (Chula Vista Courthouse) 500 3rd Avenue Chula Vista, California 91910 Phone: (619) 691-4736 San Diego Juvenile Courts 2851 Meadowlark Drive San Diego, California 92123 Phone: (858) 694-4601 What may happen to my insurance? There are two ways insurance companies generally deal with customers convicted of a DUI in Orange County. First, your insurer will likely raise your insurance premiums and label you a high-risk driver if it finds out you've been convicted of DUI. In this case, you'll likely have to file proof of insurance for three years minimum with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Your insurance company will have to provide the DMV with an SR-22 form, which removes your license suspension and replaces it with a restriction by providing the California DMV with proof of insurance. An SR-22 also means your insurance company is required to notify the DMV if it cancels your insurance for any reason. Most state laws require persons that DUI convicts to get an SR-22 from their insurers, so you can't hide. In addition, your company may cancel your insurance mid-term or terminate the policy at the end of the term because of your DUI conviction, especially if you are currently in a preferred class. Your company will send you a notice stating why you've been canceled, and then you'll have to find another insurer while having a cancellation on your claims history. Some insurance companies don't offer SR-22 policies, so you may also be non-renewed or canceled because your company can no longer provide what you need. Insurance Links: California Department of Insurance Great link for California insurance questions and facts. Insurance Information Institute Excellent Link for insurance questions and facts. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Good link for transportation safety in the USA. National Association of Insurance Commissioners Information about insurance commissioner contacts in all states. A.M. Best Insurance Information Services The definitive guide to rating insurance companies in the USA. Insurance Information Network of California An excellent resource site for general information questions in California. San Diego County DUI Legal Research Links: San Diego County Sheriff's Inmate and Booking Log (Who's In Jail) San Diego County Outstanding Warrants San Diego County Law Library San Diego County Ordinances (San Diego Municipal Code) San Diego County Rules of Court San Diego County DUI Local Service Phone Numbers: Alcoholics Anonymous Central Office (619) 825-4700. Gamblers Anonymous (GA) Hotline (619) 239-2911. Medical Aid for Indigents (619) 236-7501. Narcotics Anonymous Central Office, (619) 584-1007. Nicotine Anonymous Hotline (760) 781-5070. Overeaters Anonymous Central Office (619) 5633-4606 or (619) 563-4607. Salvation Army Rehab Center, (619) 239-4037. Supplemental Food Program (SHARE) (800) 773-7427. Veterans Affairs Alcohol & Drug Treatment, (619) 552-7560 San Diego City Help: non-profit support group for persons with herpes. Support group meets first Thursday of month and medical information third Thursday at UCSD Medical Center, Hillcrest. Info (619) 491-1194 Professional Organizations: American Bar Association Association of Federal Defense Attorneys Bar Associations California Attorneys for Criminal Justice (CACJ) California District Attorneys Association California Public Defenders Association Los Angeles County Bar Association National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers National Association of Drug Court Professionals National Criminal Defense College National Lawyers Guild National Legal Aid & Defender Association San Diego Bar Association The State Bar of California Home | About the Firm | Areas of Practice | Law Resources | Contact Us Home Areas of Practice California Drunk Driving Information San Diego DWI Attorneys © Robert Miller and Associates, All Rights Reserved Legal Disclaimer Toll-Free Phone: (877) 568-2977 eMail: info@expertlawfirm.com Site Map

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Michigan Drunk Driving Defense Lawyer | OUIL DUI DWI OWI MIP Defense Law Attorney | 2003 Changes to Michigan\'s Drunk Driving Laws Get Help Now! Greater Detroit Area " Greater Detroit Area Greater Detroit Area "Patrick T. Barone Site Navigation Return Home DUI Defenses DUI Sample Cases DUI Attorney Info DUI Resources DUI Courts Info DUI Driver License DUI Links You are tenacious and passionate about your work and you would fight to the end for your client. Thanks again and best regards. -I.M. 2003 Changes to Michigan's Drunk Driving Laws OVERVIEW In July of 2003, the Michigan legislature passed and the Governor signed into law two bills designed to bring Michigan into compliance with the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration's requirement that all states adopt a blood-alcohol threshold of .08% for drunk driving offenses. Although the amendments make this change, they includes a number of other significant changes to the existing law. To learn more, you can download 08 and Other Changes: 2003 Changes to Michigan's Drunk Driving Laws from the Michigan Bar Journal , Volume 83, No. 2, February 2004. The following are some of the more significant changes. OPERATING WHILE INTOXICATED The legislation changes the name of the offense from Operating Under the Influence of Liquor to Operating While Intoxicated. That offense includes both operating with a blood-alcohol level of .08% or more, as well as operating while under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, or a combination of alcohol and a controlled substance. OPERATING WHILE IMPAIRED The legislation retains the offense of Operating While Visibly Impaired. However, there is no longer a blood-alcohol threshold used to prove OWI. PRESUMPTIONS GONE Under the prior statue, a person was presumed OWI if he or she had a BAC of .10% or greater; OWI if he or she had a BAC of greater than .07% but less than .10%; and not impaired if he or she had a BAC of .07% or less. Those presumptions are gone from the new legislation. While it is unlawful to drive with a BAC of .08% or more, there is no longer a presumption that a person is not impaired with a BAC of .07% or less. Thus, it is possible for a prosecutor to charge impaired driving even if a person has a BAC level of .07% or less. NEW OFFENSE OF DRIVING WITH ANY AMOUNT OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE Bound to be one of the most controversial aspects of the new legislation, the statute now includes the offense of Operating with Any Amount of a Schedule 1 Controlled Substance (opiates, opium derivatives, hallucinogens, marijuana, GHB, and ecstasy) or cocaine in the blood stream. This part of the new statute has nothing to do with keeping impaired drivers off the road since most of these drugs can be found in the blood stream days after they were taken while the impairment is usually gone in hours. In fact, with a hair test, it is possible to find these substances in a person's body up to 90 days after the fact. Since the new statute prohibits a person from operating a vehicle if "the person has in his or her body any amount" of a controlled substance, this is presumably not limited to breath, blood or urine. The new offense is treated the same as Operating While Intoxicated in terms of jail time, fines, costs, community service, and licensing sanctions. IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES The new statute allows the court to require the installation of an ignition interlock device as a condition of probation for both driving while intoxicated and driving with any amount of a controlled substance. Thus, while an offender may have only a six month license suspension from Secretary of State, the court can require the ignition interlock device installed throughout the term of probation (up to two years). COURT CANNOT ALLOW PLEA TO ZERO TOLERANCE IF ORIGINALLY CHARGED WITH GREATER OFFENSE The new legislation slightly changes the rules regarding pleas to zero-tolerance offenses. Where the old statute allowed the court to accept a reduced plea from another alcohol offense to a zero tolerance offense with agreement of the prosecutor, the new law only allows the court to dismiss the original charge on motion of the prosecuting attorney. Thus, reduced pleas to zero-tolerance offenses, while still possible, will be more cumbersome. PRESUMPTION REGARDING BAC AT TIME OF DRIVING The new statute slightly changes the presumption regarding a person's blood-alcohol level at the time of the offense. The old law allowed, but did not require, the fact finder to presume that a person's BAC at the time of testing was the same as it was at the time of driving. The new law makes that presumption mandatory. While the presumptionlike any other legal presumptionmay be overcome, it now appears to be the defendant's burden to disprove the assumption by affirmative evidence. IMPLIED CONSENT SUSPENSION LENGTHENED The new law lengthens the time of implied consent suspensions to one year for a first implied consent refusal and five years for all subsequent implied consent refusals within a 7 year period. MINOR TRANSPORTING ALCOHOL IMPOUNDING OWNER'S VEHICLE Within 30 days of a minor's conviction for transporting alcohol in a motor vehicle, the arresting officer may make a complaint against the owner of the vehicle to show cause why the vehicle should not be impounded. If the court determines that the vehicle was being driven with the express or implied consent of the owner (whether or not the owner knew the minor was transporting alcohol), and if the court determines that the vehicle is not needed by the owner in the direct pursuit of the owner's employment, the court may order the vehicle impounded for a minimum of 15 days and a maximum of 30 days. CHANGES TO SENTENCING GUIDELINES OV-3 AND OV-18 The new law changes the sentence guidelines scoring to reflect the new lower .08% BAC threshold. Thus, OV-3 includes 50 points for death resulting from a drunk driving offense where the offender had a BAC of .08% or more. Similarly, OV 18 does away with the 5 points for a BAC of .07% or more but less than .10%, and folds all offenses with a BAC of .08% or more but less than .15% into the 10 point category. EFFECTIVE DATE AND SUNSET PROVISION The new statute takes effect September 30, 2003. For some reason, it includes a sunset provision, making the new .08% BAC threshold expire on October 1, 2013, at which time the BAC threshold reverts back to .10%. Click to download the complete text of the new laws . Return Home