CALIFORNIA DUI PENALTIES CHART FOR CALIFORNIA MISDEMEANOR DUI CLIENTS
The following information details the minimum and maximum penalties for first, second, third, and fourth misdemeanor DUI offenses.
You should be aware that a fourth DUI may be charged as either a misdemeanor DUI, carrying up to 365 days in county jail, or as a felony, carrying up to three years in state prison.
These penalties may be substantially altered through negotiation and the assistance of a qualified California DUI lawyer.
1ST OFFENSE
Jail: Minimum = 48 hours, Maximum = 6 months
Fine: Minimum = $390.00, Maximum = $1000.00
License: Minimum = Suspended for 1 month and then Restricted License for 3 months, Maximum = Suspended for 6 months
Treatment Program: Minimum = None (although DMV will not reinstate license until a program is completed), Maximum = 6 months
Vehicle Impound: Minimum = None, Maximum = 30 days
2ND OFFENSE
Jail: Minimum = 96 hours, Maximum = 1 year
Fine: Minimum = $390.00, Maximum = $1000.00
License: Maximum = Suspended for 2 years (although a restricted license can be obtained for this time period)
Treatment Program: Minimum = None (although DMV will not reinstate license until a program is completed), Maximum = 30 months
Vehicle Impound: Minimum = None, Maximum = 30 days
3RD OFFENSE
Jail: Minimum = 120 days, Maximum = 1 year
Fine: Minimum = $390.00, Maximum = $1000.00
License: Revoked for 3 years
Treatment Program: Minimum = None (although DMV will not reinstate license until a program is completed), Maximum = 30 months
4TH OFFENSE
Jail: Minimum = 180 days, Maximum = 2-3 years
Fine: Minimum = $390.00, Maximum = $1000.00
License: Revoked for 4 years
Treatment Program: Minimum = None (although DMV will not reinstate license until a program is completed), Maximum = 30 months
Vehicle Impound: Minimum = None, Maximum = 90 days
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