Definition

Drunk Driving under California Vehicle Code Section 23152 B is a misdemeanor criminal offence. Drunk Driving, as the name implies is, when someone operates a vehicle while being intoxicated with alcohol, and more specifically a driver with a blood alcohol count of 0.08% or higher.

Elements of the Crime

In order to take an Drunk Driving VC 23152 B case to trial, certain elements of the crime will have to be proven. This includes:

·         That the defendant was driving a vehicle while drunk

·         That the defendant’s BAC was 0.08% or greater

Other names for California Vehicle Code 23152 include:

·         DUI

·         DWI

·         Misdemeanor drunk driving

Punishments for VC 23152 B

These penalties are to be determined by a judge and he/she will make a decision based on the circumstances surrounding the case.

When found guilty of Drunk Driving, it is usually filed as a misdemeanor.

Misdemeanor charges for Drunk Driving include up to six months in custody, up to one thousand dollars in fines, and partaking in alcohol school for up to nine months. 

Legal Defenses for California Penal Code 466

A good lawyer can present many legal and valid defenses for Drunk Driving charges under California Penal Code 466 to prove someone’s innocence. MacGregor and Collins is based in Orange County, California, and has successfully defended  those who were falsely accused of Drunk Driving. Call (949) 250-6097 to speak to a lawyer, should you be on trial for Drunk Driving.

Learn more about other California Section Penal Codes here.