Kevin Spade2021-06-18T23:16:29+00:00Driving under the influence of alcohol or any illegal substances is never a good idea. You are not just putting yourself in danger. Do not forget about your passengers, other drivers, and pedestrians – they are all at risk as well. Driving under the influence in the state of California is even worse, since the state applies some harsh legal penalties to DUI drivers.
When a person is charged with a DUI in California, there are two basic things that the prosecution will need to prove beyond any reasonable doubt. First of all, whether a person was actually driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and second – whether his or her BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) was equal or surpassed the .08% threshold. While these two things may seem to be quite easy to prove, in truth, it is a whole lot more challenging.
First, the prosecution will need to...