While an arrest can be made for any alleged crime, it is important to know whether the officer had probable cause to make the arrest. It is also important to consider whether the prosecuting agency has sufficient evidence to prove the charge.
California law allows the officer as well as the prosecutor to rely on circumstantial evidence that the vehicle had been driven while the driver was impaired or with a BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) of .08 or more. Often, if a driver is found sleeping in the car on the road, the officer will conduct a welfare check. If alcohol odor is found emanating from the car or driver, an investigation can be attempted.
Police officers and prosecutors use various tactics to show that the vehicle was recently driven within the time frame when the defendant was over the legal limit. For example, the officer may note that the hood of the vehicle was warm to the touch in an attempt to prove that the car was driven recently when the contact was made with the alleged drunk driver.
Often, the prosecution determines the time of driving through the defendant’s own statements. So, stay quiet and listen to your attorney.
Los abogados penalistas de San Diego, altamente cualificados, lucharán en todos los frentes, desde el momento de la detención.
Kerry L. Armstrong
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