Results

Just after midnight the driver was stopped for no license plate light. After failing to complete the field sobriety tests a preliminary alcohol test reported a .10 breath alcohol content and the driver was arrested for two counts of DUI and taken to jail after a stop at the hospital for a blood draw. A blood analysis later also reported a .10 blood alcohol content. The case was resolved without trial for a dismissal of driving under the influence, an acquittal of driving with an alcohol level of .08 or greater and the lesser offense of driving with alcohol was pled to with no jail, work release, community service, alcohol classes, or other penalty. There was no loss of driver’s license.

At 1:06 am the driver was pulled over by CHP for making a right turn from the number 2 lane. After displaying objective signs of impairment and failing to complete the standardized field sobriety tests as explained and demonstrated a preliminary alcohol screening test was administered showing breath alcohol levels of .148 and .149%. Despite being advised to complete an evidentiary breath or blood test, the driver refused facing a hard 1 year suspension of driving privileges. The case was resolved for a wet reckless with the DUI charge being dismissed and acquittal of driving with an alcohol level of .08 or greater. The only penalty was a fine of $1265 dollars.

At 10:53 p.m. the driver was pulled over for running a red light by the Bakersfield Police Department. The officer reports immediately smelling an odor of alcohol coming from the driver and administered several field sobriety tests. In the middle of the tests the driver elected not to complete any further tests and was given a preliminary breath alcohol test which showed an amount above the legal limit. The driver was arrested and then provided two addition breath samples of .16%. The driver was booked into jail and charged with two counts of DUI. The case was resolved for violating the vehicle code. The driving under the influence charge was dismissed and the driver was found not guilty of driving above a .08%. There were no alcohol classes required, no jail or work release, and no loss of driving privileges.

At 3:45 a.m. the driver was involved in a traffic collision on a state highway. The California Highway Patrol responded to the crash and observed the driver displaying objective symptoms of alcohol impairment. Three field sobriety tests were instructed, demonstrated by the officer and performed by the driver. The officer found the maximum number of clues possible to indicate impairment on each test. A preliminary alcohol test reported a .09 breath alcohol level which was confirmed 30 minutes later with an evidentiary test following arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with an alcohol level above a .08%. The driver was charged with two counts of DUI. The case was successfully resolved for a dismissal of driving under the influence and not guilty of driving with an alcohol level above a .08. There was no loss of license, no jail, no alcohol school, and a fine that could be paid in monthly installments.

At 11:21 p.m. the driver was stopped for driving 20 miles per hour in posted 35 mile per zone and failing to stay in her lane. The Ridgecrest police officer claims that the driver had slow speech, moderate odor of alcohol, unstable coordination and watery bloodshot eyes. An initial breath test reported a .186 alcohol level and two tests 20 minutes later reported two .17 breath alcohol levels. The driver was arrested and charged with two misdemeanor counts of DUI. The case was resolved for a fine and the DUI charge of driving under the influence was dismissed and the driver was found not guilty of the charge of driving with an alcohol content of .08 or above. There was no loss of driver’s license.

At 7:45 p.m. a 911 call regarding a person passed out behind the wheel of a car with engine running in the parking lot of a local bar was made. The driver was contacted by the Bakersfield Police Department officers at 7:55p.m. After failing to complete field sobriety tests, a breath alcohol test on scene indicated a BAC of .21%. Two additional tests reported a levels of .22%. The driver was facing enhanced charges for having a high alcohol level which include a 9 month alcohol school and 6 month suspension of driver’s license. The case was successfully resolved with the DUI being dismissed, an acquittal of driving with an alcohol level above a .08% and a fine of $1265 with no DUI classes or suspension of driver’s license.

At 3:00 a.m. the Cal State Fresno Police pulled over the driver for doing donuts in his car in the middle of an intersection. After displaying red blood shot eyes, an unsteady gait, and a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage, the driver failed to complete the field sobriety tests swaying repeated during the various balance tests. An on site breath test reported a .10 breath alcohol level which was confirmed 20 minutes later with two additional tests each reporting a .10 level. Facing a 6 month driver’s license suspension and 5 days jail, the case was resolved for reckless driving with alcohol, no jail, no work release, no DUI classes, no loss of license, and a small fine. The DUI was dismissed and the driver was acquitted of driving with an alcohol level of .08 or greater.

At 4:15 in the morning the California Highway Patrol was dispatched to a gas station parking lot regarding a possible DUI driver. The driver was reported as having been swerving in and out of traffic nearly colliding with other vehicles on the roadway. The license plate of the driver was provided and the officers contacted the driver at the gas station fifteen minutes later. The driver was reportedly displaying objective symptoms of alcohol impairment and failed to complete the field sobriety tests as explained and demonstrated. The driver was then admonished to provide a breath or blood test but refused both. Facing a full year suspension of driving privileges without the possibility of a restricted driver’s license and a conviction for DUI, the case was successfully resolved for reckless driving, a dismissal of DUI and an acquittal after judge trial of driving with an alcohol level of .08% or above. A fine of $853 was imposed and there was no loss of driver’s license, no DUI classes, no jail and no community service.

At 2:35 a.m. the driver was pulled over for following another vehicle too closely for a quarter mile, approximately 4 feet off the rear bumper of the car in front of him. After the CHP officer observed objective signs of intoxication, the driver failed to complete the field sobriety tests as explained and demonstrated. Two preliminary breath tests of .13 were taken and the driver was arrested for two counts of DUI. The driver’s blood was taken 45 minutes later and the lab results reported a .15 blood alcohol content. The first charge of DUI was dismissed and the driver was found not guilty of the second charge. A reduced charge was pled no contest to. There was no loss of license, no DUI classes, no work release or jail and no community service was required.