California Vehicle Code
Vehicle Code § 23152 Driving Under the Influence
Makes it unlawful to drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or more.
Statute text, verbatim
What the code actually says
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What a report needs to survive this charge.
Knowing the code is the easy part. Cases get kicked when the narrative never documents an element the prosecutor has to prove.
Elements to document
- The suspect drove a vehicle
- The suspect was under the influence, or at or above the legal limit
- Driving pattern, objective symptoms, and FSTs are documented
- Chemical test admonition and results are recorded
Common report defects
- Driving is not personally observed and the source of that fact is unclear
- Field sobriety tests are named but the actual clues are not recorded
- Chemical test admonition and implied consent advisement are missing
Abbreviated for reference. Report960 runs the full element and defect checklist against your narrative and quotes the exact passage behind every finding. This page is not legal advice.
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