what is dui arrest

A DUI arrest stands for Driving Under the Influence, which is the crime of driving under the influence of a substance that impairs your driving. In California, there are multiple definitions of what counts as DUI, but the most basic are driving a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level of 0.08% or higher or driving a vehicle while impaired by a substance. After being arrested for a DUI in California, you must schedule a hearing with the DMV, which is an administrative per se hearing. The police officer is required by law to immediately forward a copy of the completed notice of suspension or revocation form along with any driver license taken into possession with a sworn report to DMV. The DMV hearing is an administrative proceeding regarding your driving privilege and the circumstances surrounding the arrest, not whether you are innocent or guilty. If the review shows there is no basis for the suspension or revocation, the action will be set aside. If you are facing a DUI charge in California, it is important to understand that you will trigger two proceedings: a criminal case and a proceeding with the states Department of Motor Vehicles.