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California DUI Punishments

By Steven Rodriguez

What do jockey Patrick Valenzuela, actress Lindsey Lohan and Vice President Dick Cheney have in common? They all currently, or in the past, have DUI issues. The last few years have been riddled with DUI arrests and violations, and this year started off with a bang as well. Celebrities and secretaries share one major issue, they all drink and drive. In California alone last year, there were over 178,000 DUI arrests. The legal ramifications of this are obvious, get arrested and screw up your record. However, offenders can also have their licenses revoked (making getting to and from work impossible) and other punishments. Here are a few of the consequences in the state of California for those who choose to drink and drive: First Offense 1 Hour in Cuffs 4 Hours in Jail 2 Days at DMV 15 Weeks DUI Class 4 Months Without a License $2,700 Car Insurance Fee Increase 7 Years with 2 Points on Driving Record Over $5,000 in total of fees, assessments and fines Second Offense: Fine Between $390 and $1,000 10 Days to 1 Year in Jail 18-month License Suspension Over 2 Years in Alcohol/Drug Program Work-to-Home License Restrictions Third Offense: 120 Days to 1 Year in Jail $390 to $1,000Fine 3 Year License Revocation 18 Month Substance Abuse Program If you are arrested for such an offense, first see what the law says and what your options are and how you can get your car back...continue to full post

Full post as published by LA Criminal Defense Blog on February 04, 2008 (boomark / email).