California DUI Penalties

What are the Penalties for DUI in California?

The penalties for DUI convictions in the state are extremely severe, and are outlined below:
First DUI: 
Driver's License Suspension for six months
Incarceration:  48 hours to six months in county jail
Fines & Fees:  $390 to $1,000 criminal fine, plus additional fees and assessment totaling approximately $1,800
Probation:  3 - 5 years
30 hour DUI class

Second DUI:
Driver's License Suspension for 2 years, eligible for restricted license after a year
Incarceration:  96 hours up to 1 year in county jail
Fines & Fees:  $390 to $1,000 criminal fine, plus additional fees and assessment totaling approximately $1,800
Probation:  3 - 5 years
Ignition Interlock Device installed for up to 3 years
Possible Vehicle impound and seizure
18 or 30 month DUI class

Third DUI:
Driver's License Revocation for 3 years
Incarceration:  120 days up to 1 year in county jail
Fines & Fees:  $390 to $1,000 criminal fine, plus additional fees and assessment totaling approximately $1,800
Probation:  3 - 5 years
Ignition Interlock Device installed for up to 3 years
Possible vehicle impound and seizure
18 or 30 month DUI class

Fourth DUI (Charged as a Felony):

Driver's License Revocation for 4 years
Incarceration:  up to 3 years in state prison
Fines & Fees:  Fines & Fees:  $390 to $1,000 criminal fine, plus additional fees and assessment totaling approximately $1,800
Ignition Interlock Device installed for up to 3 years
Designated as a habitual offender pursuant to California Vehicle code Section 23550(b)
Possible Vehicle impound and seizure
18 or 30 month DUI class

Convictions for a DUI with an injury or a DUI with a fatality result in even more extreme penalties than those listed above. Any DUI charge requires legal representation from an experienced Fresno DUI defense attorney.

Fresno DUI Defense Attorney Protecting your Rights: the Law Office of Brian C. Andritch

In California, the penalties are severe for those who are convicted of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Even a first offense is a serious legal problem, and the charge requires handling by an experienced defense attorney. Attorney Brian Andritch is a former Deputy District Attorney who has extensive courtroom experience and has handled extremely difficult cases, including DUI cases resulting injuries and fatalities. Mr. Andritch now dedicates his legal practice to protecting the rights of those arrested and charged with DUI. Mr. Andritch will personally review the facts of your case, evaluate your legal options, and aggressively fight to protect your rights.

Contact a Fresno DUI Defense Attorney Brian Andritch if you have been arrested and charged with DUI and are seeking an aggressive, proven DUI defense lawyer.