Chula Vista Police Arrest 5 in DUI Sweep
Monday police conducted a DUI warrant sweep in Chula Vista that ended with 5 people in jail.
Chula Vista police took 5 people into custody that were convicted of drunk driving, that violated orders to appear in court or did not complete their terms of probation in a DUI sweep.
The 5 driving while intoxicated suspects were arrested and taken to San Diego County Jail on Tuesday.
Driving Under the Influence in San Diego County
In California, it is unlawful for any person to drive a vehicle while under the influence of any kind of alcoholic beverage or drug.
If you have 0.08 percent or more, by weight, blood alcohol concentration, you will be charged with DUI or driving while intoxicated if arrested. You may face a fine and jail time if convicted.
Driving drunk in the state of California will result in 2 cases being charged against the offender. The first charge processed will be by the DMV and another by the court system. Although, the case against the defendant by the courts contains two separate charges. According to California DUI attorneys these are known as the (a) and (b) counts (Vehicle Code 23152 (a) and (b). The defendant will only be punished once for both of the charges.
DUI Warrant Sweep Nets 5 In Chula Vista, 10 News.com, March 24,2009
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