How New Drug Laws Affect Critical DUI Charges And Penalties
Have California's DUI laws changed with recent drug reforms? No, says Oakland DUI attorney Darryl Stallworth—what transformed the DUI landscape is two words: Uber and Lyft, an easy alternative to impaired driving. He warns that most drivers can't reliably judge their own impairment, and a .08 is often just two beers. Defenses remain, but drinking and driving stays risky.
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Answered by Darryl Stallworth · Oakland, CA
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Have DUI laws changed with drug reforms?
No—what transformed the DUI landscape is Uber and Lyft, an easy alternative to impaired driving, more than any change in the law.
Can a DUI still be challenged?
Yes—technical angles remain, but most drivers can't reliably judge their own impairment, and a .08 is often just two beers, so drinking and driving stays risky.
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