California DUI Penalties
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In California, the penalties for driving under the influence (DUI) depends on two main factors: whether you have prior DUI convictions on your criminal record, and if anyone is injured as a result of your drunk driving. While most DUI charges are considered misdemeanors, there are also felony DUI charges, resulting in more severe penalties.
If you were arrested and charged with any type of DUI in Ventura County, The Law Offices of Robert F. Sommers is ready to help you obtain the most favorable outcome possible. With more than two decades of experience, our Ventura DUI lawyer can thoroughly review your case and determine all of your available legal options to either reduce your charges or get your case dismissed entirely.
Basic Summary of DUI Penalties in CA
| Type of DUI | Jail/Prison Sentence | Fine | Driver’s License Revocation or Suspension | DUI School |
| 1st Time DUI | Maximum jail sentence of six months | Between $390 and $1,000 | Six to ten months (eligible to obtain restricted license) | Three to nine months |
| 2nd Time DUI | Between 96 hours and one year in jail | Between $390 and $1,000 | Two years (eligible to obtain restricted license after 12 months) | 18 or 30 months |
| 3rd Time DUI | Between 120 days to one year in jail | Between $390 and $1,000 | Three years (eligible to obtain restricted license after 18 months) | 30 months |
| DUI with Injury (Misdemeanor) | Between five days and one year in jail | Between $390 and $5,000, in addition to restitution to injured parties | Between one and three years | Three, 18 or 30 months |
| DUI with Injury (Felony) | Between 16 months to 16 years in prison | Between $1,015 and $5,000, in addition to restitution to injured parties | Five years | 18 or 30 months |
| Felony DUI | Between 16 months, two years, and three years in prison | Between $390 and $1,000 | Four years | 18 or 30 months |
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Do not risk fighting these charges without legal counsel from an experienced lawyer. With more than 5,000 DUI cases successfully handled, our Ventura DUI attorney understands what it to get the results you desire.
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