DUI PENALTIES IN FRESNO, MERCED, MADERA, KINGS AND TULARE COUNTIES, CA
The penalties for a DUI (driving under the influence) conviction in Fresno, Merced, Madera, Kings and Tulare Counties may vary depending upon a number of circumstances. However, general sentencing and penalties for DUI in California are listed below:
First Offense DUI:
- Driver's license suspension for up to 6 months
- Probation up to 3 years
- 3 to 9 months of DUI classes
- Fines and court fees of approximately to $2,000
- 0 to 6 months in county jail
Second Offense DUI (within 10 years):
- Driver's license suspension for up to 2 years
- Up to 5 years of probation
- 18 months of DUI classes
- Fines and court fees of approximately to $2,000
- Up to 1 year in county jail
Third Offense DUI (within 10 years):
- Driver's license suspension for up to 3 years
- Up to 5 years of probation
- 18 months of DUI classes
- Fines and court fees of approximately to $2,000
- 4 months to 1 year in jail
Fourth DUI Offense (within 10 years):
- Felony charges
- License suspension for up to 4 years
- 18 months of DUI classes
- Fines and court fees of approximately to $2,000
- 6 months up to 3 years of imprisonment in state prison
Additionally, the following factors may result in enhanced penalties:
- A Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of .15% or greater
- Prior DUI convictions
- Causing an accident resulting in injury or death
- A minor under the age of 14 in the car at the time of the offense
- Speeding at the time of the offense
To have the best chance of avoiding the penalties and negative consequences of a DUI conviction, be sure to contact an experienced DUI attorney as soon as possible. Contact DUI attorney David Jones to learn more about how you can avoid serious DUI penalties.
