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Procedures for DUI Arrests in California<\/h2>\n
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Anyone who appears to be driving under the influence of an intoxicating substance may be arrested and charged with DUI in California. California takes DUI very seriously. Most of the time, a DUI arrest will follow a breathalyzer, but not always. If you have been arrested for DUI, there are certain things you can expect will happen.<\/p>\n

Getting arrested for anything is scary. Cost-U-Less<\/span> Insurance can help you understand what happens when you get arrested for DUI, how to find affordable car insurance<\/a> and what the next steps are.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n

How Does a Police Officer Know I\u2019ve Been Drinking?<\/h2>\n
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Law enforcement officers are trained to detect driving behavior that seems suspicious. If an officer suspects you are driving under the influence<\/a>, they will pull you over and initiate a traffic stop. If they smell alcohol on your breath, if you are slurring when you speak, if your eyes are red or you exhibit any type of abnormal behavior, the officer might ask you to perform a field sobriety test or blow into a breathalyzer.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n

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What is a Field Sobriety Test?<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s a number of tests the officer will require you to do, including walking and turning in a straight line, following a pen with your eyes, standing on one leg and others. If your test results are questionable, you may be asked to do a breathalyzer.<\/p>\n

What is a Breathalyzer?<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s a little machine you blow into that measures the amount of alcohol in your blood (Blood Alcohol Content). Anything over a 0.08% BAC is an automatic DUI. If you are a commercial driver in your rig, anything over 0.04% is a DUI. If you are under the age of 21, anything over a Bac of 0.01% is a DUI<\/p>\n

If you refuse to take a breathalyzer, the officer may get a warrant for a blood draw. You will lose your license for one year.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n

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What Happens After an Arrest for DUI in California?<\/h2>\n
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Anytime you are arrested for DUI<\/a>, you will be taken to jail (or a hospital if necessary). As part of the arrest process, the officer will provide you with a completed notice of suspension of your driver\u2019s license and will take physical possession of your license.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n

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What To Expect After a DUI Arrest<\/h3>\n