Criminal Penalties:
A guilty plea to or conviction of a first time DUI may result in:
Jail time of up to 6 months.
Fines of up to $2500, plus penalties of 170%.
3 year summary probation
Mandatory AB 541 3 Month Drivers Safety Course
Mandatory AA Meetings.
Hospital and Morgues Program.
Vehicle Impound/Forfeiture.
Or a conviction or plea could result in more serious consequences depending on the circumstances of your arrest, such as your age, whether drugs were involved, or whether there was an injury accident.
If you have a commercial license or certificate, you could face a one year loss of license for a first conviction of DUI, even if you have a blood/alcohol level of 0.05%, even if you were driving your personal car at the time.
Subsequent DUIs have additional criminal penalties.
There are still MORE criminal consequences if you were on probation at the time of the arrest.
DMV Penalties:
First time offense may result in a 4 month license suspension. At the conclusion of the suspension, you will be required to obtain insurance, show proof of completion of a 3 month drivers’ safety course and pay $100.00 to reinstate your license.
Refusal to submit to chemical testing or subsequent offense can result in a suspension of one year or more.
Other Penalties:
Increased auto insurance premiums for up to 10 years.
Loss of time from work to attend Court and Classes.
A good attorney can help reduce or negate these penalties by obtaining a dismissal, beating your Case at trial or persuading the judge to issue a lighter sentence.
YOU SHOULD ALWAYS STRENOUSLY FIGHT A DUI!
This information is general, you deserve specific answers about your case, contact:
The Law Office of Edward J. Blum
(213) 479-5322
EdBlum@duidefensela.com
We will provide you a FREE Consultation and Case Evaluation from an Experienced ATTORNEY, not a paralegal or a junior associate.
