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California's DUI With Drugs: Vehicle Code Section 23152(f) - Anna R. Yum
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From Law Offices of Anna R. Yum - California's DUI With Drugs: Vehicle Code Section 23152(f) breaks down the complexities of drug-related DUI charges in California and how they are aggressively prosecuted in San Diego and surrounding areas like Chula Vista, El Cajon, Escondido, National City, and Oceanside. This episode explores how California Vehicle Code Section 23152(f) differs from alcohol-related DUI laws, highlighting the absence of a legal drug limit and the reliance on officer observations, Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) evaluations, and blood test results to determine impairment.
Listeners will gain insight into what qualifies as a “drug” under the law, including substances like marijuana legalized under Proposition 64, prescription medications such as Vicodin, Xanax, and Ambien, and illegal drugs like cocaine or methamphetamine. The discussion unpacks how THC levels can remain in the body long after impairment fades, creating legal challenges, and why the California DMV treats prescription and illegal drugs the same when it comes to DUI enforcement.
The episode also walks through the investigative process, from field sobriety tests to the detailed 12-step DRE protocol, as well as the strict requirements under Title 17 governing blood testing. It explains how cases move through the San Diego Superior Court system and the Administrative Per Se (APS) process, including the critical 10-day deadline to protect driving privileges. Alternative legal pathways like Penal Code 1001.95 exclusions, Health and Safety Code Section 11550 negotiations, and Proposition 36 diversion programs are also explored.
Finally, the podcast highlights defense strategies used by Law Offices of Anna R. Yum, led by Anna R. Yum, a former prosecutor and graduate of Northwestern University and the University of San Diego School of Law. Featuring insights shaped by experience with agencies like the San Diego Police Department, California Highway Patrol, and the San Diego County District Attorney's Office, this episode explains how challenges to DRE evaluations, medical conditions, and unreliable blood tests can impact a case—offering listeners a comprehensive look at defending against drug DUI charges in California.
Law Offices of Anna R. Yum
1230 Columbia St #1140, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-4433