California DUI Penalties
Sunday by: Doreen
Put simply, a list of possible penalties for punishment of DUI under California state law:
First Offense DUI:
Incarceration: 4-180 days
Fines: $390-$1,000 with the possible addition of penalty valuations
Suspension of Driver’s License: 120-day suspension. Defendant may possibly apply for hardship permit after 1 month. If the defendant is under the age of 21, 12-month suspension is required.
Ignition Interlock Device (IID): Court has discretion on whether an IID is necessary.
Impound of Vehicle: Court has discretion on whether vehicle should be impounded and when/if vehicle should be released.
DUI School: 90 days or longer in cases where high BAC is a factor
Probation: 36 months informal
Community Service: Permissible in some courts for repayment of fines
Second Offense and Subsequent Offenses:
Jail: 3-6 months required jail time, not to exceed one year.
Fines: $390 to $1,000 plus and additional penalties required
Suspension of Driver’s License: Mandatory 12-month suspension
Impound of Vehicle: Vehicle may be impounded and lost to offender in cases of multiple offenses.
DUI School: Usually 18-30 months, governed by whether it is a 2nd or 3rd violation.
Probation: 3-5 years informal without the necessity of reporting to a probation officer. Formal probation is necessary in cases where it is the third offense or further.
Community Service: 10 days mandatory community service as a substitute for jail time.
For more information about DUI penalties, please contact the law offices of Rizio and Nelson immediately to discuss your case.
