Lynyard Skynyrd is one of the quintessential bands from the 1970's, made legendary when members of their original band died in a terrible plane crash. Gary Rossington, one of the founding members of the band was arrested on DUI charges last month in Milton, Ga.
According to California Penal Code 23152 (as per the California DMV Website) :
(a) It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle.
(b) It is unlawful for any person who has 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood to drive a vehicle.
(c) It is unlawful for any person who is addicted to the use of any drug to drive a vehicle.
(d) It is unlawful for any person who has 0.04 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood to drive a commercial motor vehicle, as defined in Section 15210.
Many people charged with DUI (Driving Under the Influence) or DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) in California have a particularly difficult time dealing with their criminal charge, often because it is the first crime with which they have ever been charged. DUI or DWI charges are made against approximately 1.5 million drivers every year. These arrests can result in serious consequences. A person who is convicted of a DUI or DWI can face heavy fees and penalties, a loss of driving privileges, and may be sentenced to serve jail time.
Given that so much is at stake in a DUI or DWI case, it is important to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney who has handled many DUI and DWI cases in California, and who will guide you through the legal maze of the California criminal justice system and Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Criminal Defense & DUIattorney Stephen G. Rodriguez has represented hundreds of individuals in Los Angeles, Orange County, Ventura, Riverside, San Bernardino, and throughout the state of California who have been charged with driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated. He will work aggressively to protect your rights before the municipal or criminal courts.
Well, Gary was not arrested in California- it was Gerogia, so why do you have to use him as some sort of scaprgoat. I was born and raised in west Jacksonville, Fl. and where I come from you don't front out your own neighbors. Try keeping southern business out of California.