People v Ken, S
August 2009
DUI ACQUITTAL - "NOT GUILTY"
.18 BAC (high BAC)
"DRY RECKLESS" - NO DUI & NO LOSS OF DRIVER'S LICENSE. Government brought charges against Ken for allegedly driving with a .18 BAC. He was ACQUITTED of all DUI charges [Veh. C. §§ 23152(a) & 23152(b)].
Plead to a dry reckless and remaining charge amounting to a small fine & summary probation - no jail, never lost his driver's license, no DUI school, no VIP Classes, no alcohol terms, and no Ignition Interlock Device (IID). DMV also set aside the suspension (i.e., no loss of driver's license).
Practice area(s): DUI / DWI
Court: Tehama County Superior Court