California Vehicle Code Section 23152(b)

This count is the portion of a DUI that most people are familiar with. Under the (b) count to a Ventura County DUI, the law states:

It is unlawful for any person with a blood alcohol level of .08% or higher to drive a vehicle.

When arrested for a DUI in Ventura County, many of our clients feel something along the lines of “Hey, I was driving the car, and my chemical test came back above a .08%. What is there to fight?” While the concept that it is illegal for someone to drive when their alcohol level is above a .08% seems pretty straightforward and clear, there are many factors at play that can make things much more complicated. What follows below are just some of the factors that an experienced Ventura County DUI attorney looks at in evaluating a case to determine which parts to fight.