DUI Laws & Penalties FAQ
December 10, 2016 California DUI Laws, DUI Penalties
By law in California, DUI – Driving Under the Influence of alcohol or drugs is a criminal offense. It is more serious than most other traffic offenses.
By DUI laws in California, it is illegal for any person to operate:
By the Admin Per Se law, the DMV is required to suspend your license if you are charged with one of the above offenses, or you have refused a chemical test. This suspension by the DMV is called an “administrative action” and is independent of any court-imposed criminal penalties for conviction of the DUI offense. Be aware that the DMV and the Court are two separate institutions with separate and independent powers over your license.
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