California's DUI Laws
The laws of California relating to drunk driving are very complex and can be found in the statutes of the California Vehicle Code. However, the basic laws define two separate offenses: driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs (Vehicle Code Section 23152a) and driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or higher (Section 23152b). In most cases, a person arrested for drunk driving in California will be charged with both crimes.
There are dozens of additional DUI-related statutes in the California Vehicle Code, most of which provide for such things as second and subsequent offenses, driver's license suspensions, penalties and DUI causing injury or death.
The resources which follow provide extensive information concerning criminal and administrative penalties following a Los Angeles DUI conviction:
Vehicle Code Sections 23152a and 23152b
The complete text of California's basic drunk driving laws.
Los Angeles DUI Laws and Penalties
California's DUI laws explained by a prominent Los Angeles DUI lawyer.
Legal FAQs
The 20 most common questions regarding a DUI arrest and all procedures involved is made available by one of the leading attorneys in the field.
AAA Guide to California's DUI Laws
The Automobile Club of Southern California makes available a guide to California's DUI and license suspension laws.
MegaLaw.com
Resources for DUI laws in California and other states.