San Diego Man Charged With DUI in Utah
A San Diego man was taken into custody at the Port of Entry in Utah for allegedly operating a commercial vehicle while driving under the influence of alcohol, according to a Washington County Sheriff’s Deputy Chief.
Tyson Allan Whitney of San Diego had stopped at the northbound Port of Entry off of Interstate 15 to purchase a permit after leaving Las Vegas sometime after 10:00 a.m. A port officer suspected that the 26 year old had been drinking by the smell of alcohol on his breath, according to Sheriff’s Deputy Chief Rob Tersigni.
Driving a commercial vehicle while intoxicated can have severe penalties. The FMCSA Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration defines commercial DUI as driving a commercial motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of .04 or higher.
It is unlawful for any person to drive a commercial motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.04 percent or more by weight. Whitney was arrested for DUI and later released on $1882 bail.
Driving Under the Influence in San Diego County
Driving a commercial vehicle while under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug in California is against the law.
If you have 0.04 percent or more by weight, of alcohol in your blood, you will be charged with a DUI if apprehended. You could be facing fines and jail time if convicted.
Man charged with DUI, The Spectrum .com, March 13, 2010
Web Related Resources
California DMV on what happens when you’re arrested for DUI
California DMV: guide to DUI arrest
If you have been arrested for a DUI in San Diego, Victor A. Orsatti a San Diego DUI lawyer at the San Diego Law Center offers a free consultation and will discuss all of your legal options for your DUI case, providing you with the expertise needed for your drunken driving matter.
