California DUI Penalties

First Offense within 7 years

With Probation:

• Alcohol and drug program attendance
• Attend AA meetings
• $390-$1,000 fine plus penalty assessments (approximately 180% of total) plus either 48 hours – 6 months in jail and 6 month license suspension; or a 90 day license restriction to and from work, during work, and to and from DUI program following any DMV suspension (if no refusal).

Without probation:

• 96 hours – 6 months in jail
• $390- $1,000 fine
• 6 month license suspension
• Attend AA meetings

With or without probation:

• May impound vehicle for 6 months
• Up to 3 years ignition interlock device (IID) and additional jail if: child passenger was present, 30 MPH over speed limit on freeway, or 20 MPH on other roads, refusal of chemical test, or if .20 BAC or more.
• Attend AA meetings

Second Offense within 7 years

With Probation:

• Attendance at 18-30 month AOD program
• Attend AA meetings
• $390-$1,000 fine plus substantial mandatory penalty assessments
• 96 hours – 1 year in jail
• Installation of ignition interlock device (IID) for up to 3 years and 2 year license suspension, with a possible license restriction to and from work & to and from DUI program after 1 year of suspension and enrollment in DUI program.

Without probation:

• 90 days- 1 year in jail
• $390- $1,000 fine (plus substantial mandatory assessments)
• Attend AA meetings
• IID up to 3 years and
• 2 year license suspension