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Originally Posted by 2SSLincolnSS2
DUI is not alcohol only. You can be DUI after ingesting narcotics, legal or not, over the counter medicines (Nyquil) etc. In Ca, out in the field you are only charged with Driving under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug 23152(a)CVC. Once back at the station, if you have greater than .08 BAC then the suspect is charged with an additional section, 23152(b)CVC (>.08 BAC).
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People think just having one or two beers means they are in the clear. Not true. If the officer that pulls you over deems you impaired, you can be arrested and convicted under .08.