What to Expect When Arrested on a DUI in California  Posted
about 5 years ago. Applies to California, 8 helpful votes
Every case is different, so what you might expect after a DUI
arrest depends on the facts in your case. Here are some issues
that may influence the outcome of your DUI charge: oBlood
Alcohol Concentration (BAC) (chemical test results); oWhether
you consented to or refused a chemical test; oWhether there was
an accident and, if so, an injury; oThe number of prior DUI
convictions on your record; oThe politics of the county in which
you are being charged; oThe attitude / politics of the judge and
prosecutor; and oYour record. There are additional factors to
consider, but these are among the more important ones.   THE LAW
(Part I)  In California, arrests for driving under the influence
of alcohol or drugs (DUIs) are treated under the California
Vehicle Code. Most DUIs are charged under sections 23152(a) and
23152(b). Section 23152(a) makes it "unlawful for any person who
is under the influence