DUI Information

DUI evidence


California DUI evidence sought under the following categories:

  • Blood-alcohol evidence - Generally a breath test but sometimes a blood test.
  • Physical symptoms – like slurred speech, or bloodshot eyes.
  • Field sobriety tests.
  • Incriminating statements – like “I only had six beers.”
  • Driving symptoms - like weaving, or lane straddling.


Legal Rights

Ideally, you should be aware of certain legal rights you can exercise when charged of a DUI in California:

  1. Sufficient legal facts are required to institute a probable cause to stop and arrest you for a California DUI.
  2. Police officers should advise you of optional submission to field sobriety testing and portable field breath testing is not required by California DUI law.
  3. Since the breath sample is unsaved after administration, you should be given a chance to obtain a blood sample for later independent testing by your defense attorney.
  4. You should be allowed to make a choice on breath or blood testing; if you decline, you must be advised of the implied consent