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To: Hildy

First DUI Offense - Penalties & Punishments

Probation
Fines & Fees
Driver License
DUI School
Jail Time

3 to 5 years of Court Probation

A fine, including court fees and costs of $1400 to $1800

6 month loss of California Driver License

DUI (Driving Under the Influence) School

MANDATORY JAIL TIME

This means no probation officer to report to, but absolutely no drinking and driving during that time period.

This can be paid over time for an additional charge, or in full within 45 days. In some courts people can work off part of the fine through community service.

As of September 2004, it will be up to the Department of Motor Vehicles to decide if a restricted California Driver License should be issued. A suspension means absolutely no driving, a restriction allows driving to and from work or school.

Depending on your Blood Alcohol Level DUI school may be as low as 12 hours or as much as 45. This is dependant on your attorney as well. The California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs maintains a list of DUI Schools

There is a required 48 hours of jail time on a first offense DUI. It is possible to have this time converted to work service.


62 posted on 07/30/2006 8:08:16 PM PDT by razorback-bert
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To: razorback-bert

So in lieu of jail time he can do COmmunity Service, right?


65 posted on 07/30/2006 8:10:29 PM PDT by Hildy
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