DUI Information
California DUI Penalties
Drunk Driving penalties in CA are set by California Dui laws and can be complex. The legal verdict in a California DUI case can be affected by:
- Case facts
- Legal policies
- Uncovered weaknesses in the case
- Credentials of California DUI Lawyer
DUI Penalties
OFFENSE |
PROBATION IS GRANTED |
NO PROBATION |
FIRST Offense Within 10 years |
Option A Jail: Minimum of 48 hours, 48 of which must be served continuously, maximum of 6 months. Fine: Minimum of $390.00 (plus mandatory penalty assessments) to maximum of $1,000.00 (plus mandatory penalty assessments). License: Suspended for six months
Jail: Minimum of 48 hours, 48 of which must be served continuously, maximum of 6 months. Fine: Minimum of $390.00 (plus mandatory penalty assessments) to maximum of $1,000.00 (plus mandatory penalty assessments). License: With verification that proof of insurance has been provided to the DMV by an insurance company, license restricted for 90 days to travel to and from work and within scope of employment/ education.
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Jail: 96 hours to 6 months Fine: $390 to $1000 fine License: 6 month |
SECOND Offense within 10 years |
Option A Jail: Minimum of 10 days, maximum of one year. Fine: Minimum of $390.00 (plus mandatory penalty assessments) to maximum of $1,000.00 (plus mandatory penalty assessments). License: Suspended for 2 years
Jail: Minimum of 96 hours to be served in two increments of 48 continuous hours to one year in jail. The two increments may be served non-consecutively. Fine: Minimum of $390.00 (plus mandatory penalty assessments) to maximum of $1,000.00 (plus mandatory penalty assessments). License: You may obtain a license with verification that proof of insurance has been provided to the DMV by an insurance company, the license is restricted to travel to and from work and within the scope of employment or attendance.
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Jail: 90 days to 1 year Fine: $390 to $1000 License: 2 years |
THIRD Offense within 10 years |
Jail: 120 days to 1 year Fine: $390 to $1000 License: 3-year |
Jail: 120 days to 1 year Fine: $390 to $1000 License: 3-year |
FOURTH or Subsequent Offense within 10 years |
Jail: 180 days to 1 year in jail Fine: $390 to $1000 License: a 4 year license revocation |
Jail: 16 months, or 2 or 3 years Fine: $390 to $1000 License: 4-year |