Changes in DUI Laws for 1999
- Urine test will not be an option when stopped for DUI. The choices
of chemical tests will be limited to breath and blood only. - Those who refuse to take a chemical test will be required to attend
a 6 month DUI school. Previously there were no program consequences for
refusal. - If a defendant is convicted of a DUI with a blood alcohol level of
.20 or higher they will be required to attend a 6 month DUI
program. - Defendants convicted of a ‘wet-reckless’ (plea bargin down from
original charge of VC23152) will be required to attend a DUI program.
Previously is was at the discretion of the court if the defendant was
to go to a DUI school or not. - First offender programs previously 3/4 months long will now be
increased to handle the longer 6 month program.
See the numbers and findings for 1998 DMV DUI arrests, license suspensions
and hearing actions.