This document summarizes the penalties for a first DUI offense in California. It outlines the administrative penalties from the DMV including a 4 month license suspension and mandatory alcohol assessment. The criminal penalties include up to 6 months in jail, fines from $390-$1000, and 3-5 years probation. Reductions may be possible to a wet reckless or other charges. Enhancements can apply for breathalyzer refusal, excessive speed, or if children were present.
6. • License suspension by the DMV for at least 4 months.
• Mandatory completion of an alcohol assessment or
treatment evaluation, which is also required for your
license to be reinstated.
Administrative
Penalties:
7. • License suspension by the DMV for at least 4 months.
• Mandatory completion of an alcohol assessment or
treatment evaluation, which is also required for your
license to be reinstated.
• Mandatory installation of an Ignition Interlock Device
in pilot counties.
Administrative
Penalties:
8. • License suspension by the DMV for at least 4 months.
• Mandatory completion of an alcohol assessment or
treatment evaluation, which is also required for your
license to be reinstated.
• Mandatory installation of an Ignition Interlock Device in
pilot counties.
• License reinstatement, including a restricted license ,
requires SR-22 insurance coverage.
Administrative
Penalties:
11. Criminal Penalties:
• Maximum six months in a county jail.
• Fines will be no less than $390 and no more than
$1,000 plus penalty assessments which will cause fine
to increase 5-6 fold.
12. Criminal Penalties:
• Maximum six months in a county jail.
• Fines will be no less than $390 and no more than
$1,000 plus penalty assessments which will cause fine
to increase 5-6 fold.
• Probation of no less than three (3) years and no more
than five (5) years, during which you can violate no
law, among other restrictions.
13. Criminal Penalties:
• Maximum six months in a county jail.
• Fines will be no less than $390 and no more than $1,000
plus penalty assessments which will cause fine to increase
5-6 fold.
• Probation of no less than three (3) years and no more than
five (5) years, during which you can violate no law, among
other restrictions.
• Conviction of a DUI will remain priorable for 10 years.
14. Criminal Penalties:
• Maximum six months in a county jail.
• Fines will be no less than $390 and no more than $1,000 plus
penalty assessments which will cause fine to increase 5-6 fold.
• Probation of no less than three (3) years and no more than five
(5) years, during which you can violate no law, among other
restrictions.
• Conviction of a DUI will remain priorable for 10 years.
• Completion of a DUI program for three, six, or nine months.
17. Some Common Reductions for a DUI
Would be:
• A Wet Reckless (Vehicle Code 23103 per 23103.5),
18. Some Common Reductions for a DUI
Would be:
• A Wet Reckless (Vehicle Code 23103 per 23103.5),
• A Dry Reckless (Vehicle Code 23103),
19. Some Common Reductions for a DUI
Would be:
• A Wet Reckless (Vehicle Code 23103 per 23103.5),
• A Dry Reckless (Vehicle Code 23103),
• An Exhibition of Speed (also known as a Speed Ex
(Vehicle Code 23109(c) ),
20. Some Common Reductions for a DUI
Would be:
• A Wet Reckless (Vehicle Code 23103 per 23103.5),
• A Dry Reckless (Vehicle Code 23103),
• An Exhibition of Speed (also known as a Speed Ex
(Vehicle Code 23109(c) ),
• Drunk in Public - Penal Code 647(f), or
21. Some Common Reductions for a DUI
Would be:
• A Wet Reckless (Vehicle Code 23103 per 23103.5),
• A Dry Reckless (Vehicle Code 23103),
• An Exhibition of Speed (also known as a Speed Ex
(Vehicle Code 23109(c) ),
• Drunk in Public - Penal Code 647(f), or
• General Traffic Infractions.
25. ENHANCEMENTS:
• For A Breath Test Refusal
▫ 48 hours in the County Jail,
▫ Mandatory one (1) year license suspension, and
26. ENHANCEMENTS:
• For A Breath Test Refusal
▫ 48 hours in the County Jail,
▫ Mandatory one (1) year license suspension, and
▫ Nine (9) month alcohol program.
29. ENHANCEMENTS:
• For Child Endangerment
▫ 48 hours in the County Jail
▫ Possible additional charge of child endangerment
30. ENHANCEMENTS:
• For Child Endangerment
▫ 48 hours in the County Jail
▫ Possible additional charge of child endangerment
▫ Possible one (1) year parenting class.