San Diego Military Base DUI Attorney

California DUI Defense Lawyer

Military personnel charged with a DUI face not only the penalties decreed by state law, but they must also be accountable to the higher and harsher standards of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. It does not matter if your blood level concentration is found to be lower than legally allowed. According to the UCMJ, you may be deemed intoxicated and unfit for vehicle operation if any amount of alcohol is found present in your blood. The consequences of a DUI conviction may include loss of military rank, loss of security clearance, and/or loss of driving privileges.

The following personnel would be affected by the UCMJ when charged with a DUI offense:

Armed forces members on duty
Non-duty members
Members in the reserve
Members awaiting honorable discharge
Personnel in military custody serving a court-martial sentence
Any volunteer upon acceptance into the armed forces
Retired members of a regular armed services component entitled to pay
Retired members of a reserve component receiving military hospitalization
Members of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Members of the Public Health Service
Members of other groups appointed to and serving the armed services
During war time – personnel serving with or complementing armed services in the field
Army National Guard members (only when in federal service)

As penalties vary from one branch to another, and are highly inconsistent, any member of the service accused of DUI would be wise to seek the counsel of a San Diego military base DUI attorney who is knowledgeable of the intricacies of military, as well as civil law in California. San Diego military base DUI Lawyer Henry Root is proud to represent all members of the Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, and the Coast Guard.

If you are facing military base DUI charges, contact the law offices of San Diego DUI Lawyer Henry Root today and schedule your free initial consultation. We will diligently work to get your criminal charges lessened or even dismissed. We make preserving your good military service record a priority.