Penalties for Driving Under the Influence in California
In California, you will face penalties for driving under the influence (DUI) depending upon a number of factors: your blood alcohol concentration (BAC), how you were driving at the time of the arrest, your age, whether you were involved in an accident and whether you have any prior DUI convictions on your record.
Have you been arrested for DUI in Southern California? If you have, you may face jail time, fines, license suspension and more. Los Angeles DUI defense lawyer David D. Diamond may be able to help you avoid maximum penalties and may even be able to have your charges dropped altogether. He offers a free case evaluation to see what may be able to be done in regards to your specific case.
DUI Penalties
Following is a basic list of penalties for driving under the influence charges in California. Actual sentencing may vary, depending upon any one of a number of factors.
1st DUI offense, with no enhanced penalties:
6 month license suspension
0 - 6 months in county jail
Alcohol classes for 3 - 9 months
Fines of $390 - $1000
2nd DUI offense within 10 years:
2 year license suspension
96 hours - 1 year in county jail
Alcohol classes for 18 months
Fines of $390 - $1000
3rd DUI offense within 10 years:
3 year license suspension
4 months - 1 year in county jail
Alcohol classes for 18 months (if not done previously)
Fines of $390 - $1000
4th DUI offense within 10 years:
4 year license suspension
6 months to 3 years in county jail or state prison
Alcohol classes for 18 months (if not done previously)
Felony DUI charge
DUI with Injury:
up to 3 or 6 years in state prison
Regardless of the specific charges and penalties you face, only a capable criminal defense lawyer will have any chance of helping you avoid these penalties. David Diamond has what it takes to defend all types of driving under the influence charges throughout Los Angeles and the surrounding areas in Southern California.
DUI in Los Angeles? Contact criminal defense attorney David D. Diamond today!