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NFL WR Pleads Guilty to DUI - California Vehicle Code 23152

By Walin & Klarich

According to ESPN, San Diego Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson has plead guilty to a 2009 DUI charge. This is Jackson?s 2nd conviction for a DUI. Jackson?s first DUI was in 2006. Jackson will face 4 days in jail and 5 years of probation. Jackson will also have to pay a fine of $2,408 and perform 10 days of public work service. A DUI is a serious charge. It is important that you talk to an attorney if you have been cited for a DUI. Under California Vehicle Code 23152, driving while having a blood alcohol level of 0.08% or more will result in a DUI conviction. Having a 2nd DUI within 10 years of the first conviction will increase the penalty. See California Vehicle Code Section 23540. You can face jail time, fines, and a suspension of your driving privileges...continue to full post

Full post as published by Southern California Criminal Defense Blog on March 15, 2010 (boomark / email).