Understanding DUI Penalties In California With The Help Of A San Diego Defense Attorney
DUI First Offense Within 10 Years Minimum/Maximum Sentencing Guidelines
With Probation
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Without Probation
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At Discretion
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- Drug and alcohol program
- $390 to $1,000 fine
- Additional monetary penalties
- Eight hours to six months incarceration
- Six-month license suspension
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- $390 to $1,000 fine
- 96 hours to six months incarceration
- Six-month license suspension
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- Vehicle impoundment
- Ignition interlock device
- Community service
- MADD victim impact panel
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DUI Second Offense Within 10 Years Minimum/Maximum Sentencing Guidelines
With Probation
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Without Probation
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At Discretion
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- 18 to 30 months of alcohol treatment
- $390 to $1,000 fine
- Additional monetary penalties
- 96 hours to one year incarceration
- Two-year license suspension
- Ignition interlock device
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- $390 to $1,000 fine
- Additional monetary penalties
- 90 days to one year incarceration
- Two-year license suspension
- Ignition interlock device
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- Vehicle impoundment
- Community service
- MADD victim impact panel
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DUI Third Offense Within 10 Years Minimum/Maximum Sentencing Guidelines
With Probation
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Without Probation
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At Discretion
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- $390 to $1,000 fine
- Additional monetary penalties
- Four months to one year incarceration
- Three-year license revocation
- 18-month alcohol program
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- $390 to $1,000 fine
- Additional monetary penalties
- Four months to one year incarceration
- Three-year license revocation
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- Vehicle impoundment
- Community service
- MADD victim impact panel
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DUI Fourth Or Subsequent Offense(s) Within 10 Years Minimum/Maximum Sentencing Guidelines
With Probation
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Without Probation
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At Discretion
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- $390 to $1,000 fine
- Additional monetary penalties
- Four months to one year incarceration
- Four-year license revocation
- 18-month alcohol program
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- $390 to $1,000 fine
- Additional monetary penalties
- Six months to one year in jail
or 16 to 36 months in prison
- Four-year license revocation
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Enhanced Penalties For DUI In San Diego
Specific penalties for a San Diego DUI charge will vary depending not just on the jurisdiction, the nature of the offense and the defendant’s criminal record (if any), but also on a number of other factors as well.
Potential issues that may influence penalties for a DUI conviction will include:
- The driver’s BAC
- Whether the driver caused an auto accident that resulted in injury or death
- Any prior DUI convictions
- Whether a minor under 14 was in the vehicle at the time of the offense
- If the driver refused a breath or blood test
- If the driver violated probation
- Excessive speeding
Avoid these serious penalties when you have been charged with a DUI. Contact The Law Offices of Mark Deniz APLC today for a free consultation at 858-429-9982 or reach out online.
