Why do you need a DUI lawyer? You will be told that there are "standard penalties" that everyone gets if convicted. This is only partly true because every DUI case is different. If every case is different no one should get the standard treatment. You can sit in any DUI court in California and witness prosecutors and judges issue the same punishment to everyone who does not have a lawyer.
You need a lawyer to fight for you when the unique factors in your case mean the difference between getting the standard treatment or getting the case dismissed.
First DUI Offense in California-1st Drunk Driving Conviction
- Jail – From 96 Hours to 6 Months
- Fine – From $390 to $1000
- License Suspension – 6 Months
- Must Complete a Driving Under the Influence Program
- May Be Ordered to Install Ignition Interlock Device (IID)
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Must Provide Proof of Financial Responsibility for Reinstatement
Second DUI Offense in California-2nd Drunk Driving Conviction (Within 10 Years of Previous)
- Jail – 90 Days to 1 Year
- Fine - From $390 to $1000
- License Suspension – 2 Years
- May Apply for Restricted Driver License (IID Required)
- Must Complete a Driving Under the Influence Program
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Must Provide Proof of Financial Responsibility for Reinstatement
Third DUI Offense in California-3rd Drunk Driving Conviction (Within 10 Years of Previous)
- Jail – 120 Days to 1 Year
- Fine - From $390 to $1000
- License Suspension – 3 Years
- You Receive a Designation as a Habitual Offender (This is not a good thing)
- May Apply for Restricted Driver License after 1 Year
- Ignition Interlock Device Required
- Must Complete a Driving Under the Influence Program
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Must Provide Proof of Financial Responsibility for Reinstatement
Fourth DUI Offense in California-4th Drunk Driving Conviction(Within 10 Years of Previous)
- Jail or Prison– 180 Days to 1 Year
- Fine - From $390 to $1000
- License Suspension – 4 Years
- May Apply for Restricted Driver License after 1 Year
- Ignition Interlock Device Required
- Must Complete a Driving Under the Influence Program
- Must Provide Proof of Financial Responsibility for Reinstatement