Politician's daughter arrested for Driving Under the Influence

Alexandra Kerry, was arrested for DUI. The daughter of Senator John Kerry was arrested in Hollywood. Los Angeles Police Department has reported that she had a .06% BAC. Although she initially refused the alcohol test, a formal blood alcohol test was taken. While Kerry was not over the legal limit of .08% BAC she could still be charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or with unsafely operating a motor vehicle. It is important to remember that in California being charged with a DUI likely involves violation of Vehicle Code section 23152 (a) and (b). The (b) count is the section that discusses driving with a blood alcohol content of over .08%, while the (a) count merely involves driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. No matter what the circumstances of your California drunk driving case you should always consult a qualified California DUI Lawyer. A dedicated Drunk Driving defense attorney can assist you with obtaining a favorable disposition in your case including a potential reduction to the DUI charge.