Got a DUI charge in Anaheim, California? You’re not alone. In the past 3 years, there have been 1,649 DUI arrests in Anaheim, according to Sergeant Bonham and a October 24, 2014 Anaheim Police Department Press Release (http://www.anaheim.net/images/articles/4106/DUI_Checkpoint_Oct_2014.pdf)
According to this press release, DUI checkpoints and proactive DUI patrols have been conducted because they have been proven to reduce crashes involving impaired drivers by up to 20% (http://www.anaheim.net/images/articles/4106/DUI_Checkpoint_Oct_2014.pdf).
But what does this mean for you? The police are on the lookout for those driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI) now more than ever, especially during the holiday season.
It’s always important to know your limits in terms of alcohol consumption. See here for a helpful chart to estimate how much you can drink while remaining below the lawful blood alcohol limit: http://dui.drivinglaws.org/drink-table.php It all depends on your height and weight, and those with small, slender frames are especially susceptible to becoming legally drunk, even after just one drink.
But you can’t just think about alcohol when you’re considering whether you can drive yourself home, ask a friend to drive you, or call a taxi. You also can be charged with DUI if you have marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, or any other drug in your system. Even prescriptions can cause you to drive impaired, so make sure you review them with your doctor before going behind the wheel. You don’t want to risk hurting someone else, yourself, or getting slapped with a DUI charge. It’s just not worth it to avoid saving face with your friends or saving a few bucks on a taxi.
But all of this is moot when you’re already being faced with a DUI charge. What to do now? Whether you’re in police custody or out on bail already, time is of the essence. Call Dan Chambers of the Chambers Law Firm to review your case free of charge and discuss your options. He’s worked on thousands of DUI cases over his twenty-plus year career as a prosecutor and attorney, so he knows all the ins-and-outs of the DUI system in Anaheim, California and elsewhere. He’ll be able to advise you readily so you can get your confidence back and start working on acquiring the lightest possible sentence.
Got a DUI charge in Anaheim, California? Contact Dan Chambers today.
