California DUI Penalities
Drunk driving penalites ranging from the 1st Offense DUI to ...
1st Offense DUI — No Probation
Jail
Minimum of 96 hours, 48 of which must be served continuously, maximum of 6 months.
Fine
Minimum of $390.00 (plus mandatory penalty assessments) to maximum of $1,000.00 (plus mandatory penalty assessments).
License
Suspended for 6 months. VC13352(a)(1)
Treatment Program
None required; however, DMV will not reinstate license until proof of completion of a treatment program.
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1st Offense DUI — Probation Granted
If you are placed on probation, one of the following two sentences may be imposed:
(Option A)
Jail
Minimum of 48 hours, 48 of which must be served continuously, maximum of 6 months.
Fine
Minimum of $390.00 (plus mandatory penalty assessments) to maximum of $1,000.00 (plus mandatory penalty assessments).
License
Suspended for six months. VC13352(a)(1)
Treatment Program
Mandatory attendance at alcohol/drug treatment program. If blood alcohol count (BAC) was less than 0.20 percent, by weight, participation in the program must be at least 3 months or longer and if BAC was 0.20 or more percent, or if the test was refused, participation in the program must be at least 6 months or longer.
(Option B)
This option is not available if you willfully refused or failed to complete a chemical test. VC23577(a)(1)
Jail
Minimum of 48 hours, 48 of which must be served continuously, maximum of 6 months.
Fine
Minimum of $390.00 (plus mandatory penalty assessments) to maximum of $1,000.00 (plus mandatory penalty assessments).
License
With verification that proof of insurance has been provided to the DMV by an insurance company, license restricted for 90 days to travel to and from work and within scope of employment and/or to and from the education program. Such proof of insurance must be maintained for three years. If the Court Orders a restriction understand that you may not drive unless and until the DMV suspension of your license has been served to completion or set aside, and your license has been reinstated VC23538(3). At any time during the three year period, if proof of insurance is not maintained, the DMV will suspend your driving privilege until such proof is provided. Under either of the above options, the court may also suspend your license for 6 months. Your license will be suspended for 6 months if your offense occurred in a vehicle which requires a Class A or B drivers license.
Treatment Program
Mandatory attendance at alcohol/drug treatment program. If blood alcohol count (BAC) was less than 0.20 percent, by weight, participation in the program must be at least 3 months or longer and if BAC was 0.20 or more percent, or if the test was refused, participation in the program must be at least 6 months or longer.
Vehicle Impound
If the vehicle used in the violation is solely registered to the defendant, the vehicle may be impounded at the defendant's expense for not more than 30 days. VC23594
