Legal Tips & Guides

When you are arrested for a DUI in California, you’ll likely be charged with violation of VC 23152(a). A conviction under this code requires a mandatory two days in jail along with other consequences. However, there are methods available that may help you avoid jail time.

A DUI charge can get worse when elevated to an Aggravated DUI charge. A DUI can be upgraded to an Aggravated DUI for a couple of reasons:

So you got a DUI, but you don’t want one mistake to hold you back for the rest of your life. You may be able to expunge your DUI from your record thanks to Penal Code 1203.4 PC.1.

Once you have expunged your DUI or felony conviction, you are not legally obligated to tell employers it ever happened, and employers may not legally use it as justification for making employment decisions if they happened to find out. However, you still have to disclose convictions expunged or not when applying for teaching credential or state licensees. State licensing boards may use the conviction as a reason not to grant or renew licenses or credentials, but are less likely to if the conviction has been expunged.

Many are not aware that it is possible to get a DUI from a substance other than alcohol. The very definition of a DUI is “driving under the influence,” and this can be driving under the influence of any substance that may alter or impair your driving ability