There are certain crimes for which an individual can claim ignorance; a person who buys a stereo that turns out to be stolen, for instance, may have had no intention of committing the crime of receiving stolen property. When it comes to driving under the influence, however, a person would be hard-pressed to convince a jury that they didn’t know what they were doing. Unfortunately for many individuals, it’s not even necessary to fail a breathalyzer to be convicted.
If you’ve recently received a DUI charge in California, it’s important to understand the California Vehicle Code, specifically VC23152(a), and how these charges may affect your ability to post bail.
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