DUI Penalties In California
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 & alcohol program
- $390 to $1,000 fine
- additional monetary penalties
- 8 hrs to 6 months incarceration
- 6 months license suspension
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- $390 to $1,000 fine
- 96 hrs to 6 months incarceration
- 6 months 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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- 18-30 months of alcohol treatment
- $390 to $1,000 fine
- additional monetary penalties
- 96 hrs to 1-year incarceration
- 2 years license suspension
- ignition interlock device
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- $390 to $1,000 fine
- additional monetary penalties
- 90 days to 1 yr incarceration
- 2 years 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
- 4 months to 1-year incarceration
- 3 years license revocation
- 18-month alcohol program
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- $390 to $1,000 fine
- additional monetary penalties
- 4 months to 1-year incarceration
- 3 years 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
- 4 months to 1-year incarceration
- 4 years license revocation
- 18-month alcohol program
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- $390 to $1,000 fine
- additional monetary penalties
- 6 months to 1 year in jail
or 16 to 36 months in prison
- 4 years license revocation
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Enhanced Penalties For DUI In San Diego
Specific penalties for a San Diego DUI conviction will vary depending not just on the jurisdiction, the nature of the offense and the defendant’s criminal record (if any) but it will also depend on a number of other factors as well.
Potential issues that may influence penalties for a DUI conviction will include:
- The driver’s blood alcohol concentration
- 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.
