34,346,225 vehicles are registerd in California as of December 2015. Along with that, 25,914, 851drivers’ licenses are in circulation in a state with an estimated population of 39,144,818.  So for every Californian, there is nearly one registered vehicle, and nearly a third of Californians have drivers’ licenses. Think about it: that’s a lot of cars and a lot of people on the road. I know when you’re on the road, on your way to work or taking your kids to school, you’re not thinking about how many drivers are out on the road, but digest these numbers for a second. The probability for a traffic accident is high. Think about these numbers before you get behind the wheel of an automobile after a couple of drinks at the bar. Is Driving Under the Influence (DUI) a risk you want to take in California.

Now look at these numbers: according to the 2015 Annual Report Of The California DUI Management Information System, there were 160,388 DUI arrests in 2013, with a conviction rate of around 73%. So when you compare the number of DUI arrests in 2013 with the number of licensed drivers and registered vehicles in 2015, the risk of DUI does not seem that crazy. However, just because the probability of DUI may seem lower than you would think, the probability of getting caught is not enough to stop a DUI incident if it occurs. Once you’re pulled over by an officer of the law, probability is no longer a question because you are now another statistic. So think twice about driving while intoxicated, especially since you’re living in Southern California.

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) can cause serious havoc in your life if you’re living in SoCal. You don’t want to lose your driving privileges in Southern California. Think about it: you work in one city, visit friends and family in another, and you travel all over SoCal for various adventures and attractions. Your car is essential to living in SoCal, so why jeapordize your lifestyle by driving under the influence? However, mistakes happen, and nobody is innocent of not using their best judgement at times. Stuff happens. However, when things do happen, like a DUI, make sure to contract the proper legal advice to help guide you through this burdensome episode. The Law Offices of Mark A. Gallagher have over 10 years of experience of practicing criminal law in Southern California; we’ve seen thousands of cases since then, and we’re ready, willing, and able to provide you with the professional legal representation you need. We are here to help you and get your life back on track.