While most people associate
DUI arrests
with driving a vehicle or motorcycle while intoxicated, you can also be
pulled over by police for biking after consumption of alcohol and/or drugs.
In the state of California, if you bike under the influence (BUI), you
can be stopped by officers, face arrest, and even be subjected to criminal
charges. Although you will not get a
DUI
for drunken bicycle riding, BUI is considered a misdemeanor under the
California Vehicle Code. If you're found guilty biking under the influence,
you could pay as much as $250 in fines.
However, this sum may be considered small when compared to what you could
face for a DUI arrest. In addition to paying fines, you may be asked to
give up your license for a certain amount of time and you could even be
ordered to serve some time in jail. Individuals arrested multiple times
for DUI could even be charged with felonies, which can lead to lengthy
jail sentences.
If you've been pulled over for driving or biking under the influence,
now is the time to
contact an Orange County DUI attorney
from the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry, Inc.. We offer case evaluations
to prospective clients and would welcome the chance to discuss your case
and charges with you.
