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Timestamp: 2019-04-21 18:55:32+00:00

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If you are convicted of misdemeanor DUI under Vehicle Code §§ 23152(a) and/or 23152(b), there are a wide variety of potential penalties and punishments. These penalties and punishments will almost always increase for a second or third misdemeanor DUI conviction. If you are charged with felony DUI your punishment may be significantly increased, including imprisonment in the state prison.
In addition to any court punishment, the DMV in any DUI case may take separate action against your driving privilege, including suspending or restricting your right to drive.
Beginning July 1, 2010, drivers convicted of any misdemeanor or felony DUI offense in Los Angeles County must install an ignition interlock device on any vehicle they operate.
A 3 or 9 month alcohol education program, depending on your BAC. The 9 month program is generally ordered in cases of a .20 or greater BAC.
A 6 to 10 month driver’s license suspension, however, first time DUI offenders are immediately eligible for a restricted driver’s license. This license suspension may still be separate from any driver’s license suspension or restriction ordered by the DMV.
A 2 year driver’s license suspension, however, second time DUI offenders may typically obtain a restricted license after serving only 90 days of this suspension upon installation of an ignition interlock device on their vehicle. This license suspension may still be separate from any driver’s license suspension or restriction ordered by the DMV.
An 18 month alcohol education program, and in some cases a 30 month program.
A 3 year driver’s license suspension, however, third time DUI offenders may typically obtain a restricted license after serving only 180 days of this suspension upon installation of an ignition interlock device on their vehicle. This license suspension may still be separate from any driver’s license suspension or restriction ordered by the DMV.
Designation as a Habitual Traffic Offender by the DMV.
of completion of 12 months of the alcohol program and installation of an ignition interlock device. This license suspension may still be separate from any driver’s license suspension or restriction ordered by the DMV.
Anyone convicted of a DUI, and certain people convicted of the reduced charge of a Wet Reckless, must enroll in a DUI school within 21 days of sentencing, and complete DUI school within the time period ordered by the Court.
DUI School varies in length depending on the severity of the DUI conviction.
There are four basic DUI programs offered in California.
3 Month First DUI Offender Program – This is the most common DUI school for a first time DUI conviction with a BAC of less than .20%.
9 Month First DUI Offender Program – If a first time offender has a BAC of .20% or greater; a refusal; or a wet reckless conviction with a prior wet reckless or DUI conviction within 10 years, the court will typically require a 9 month first offender program.
18 Month Second, Third and Fourth DUI Offender Program – The 18 month program is the minimum program required for second, third and fourth time DUI offenders.
30 Month Multiple DUI Offender Program – The 30 month program may, in some cases, be imposed against second, third and fourth time DUI offenders.
Proof of completion of a DUI Program is required to regain full driving privileges.
You must show proof of completion of your DUI Program to both the Court and the DMV to regain an unrestricted license to drive in California.
California Vehicle Code § 23153, commonly referred to as “DUI with Injury”, is typically charged in cases of DUI causing injury to another person.
VC § 23153 is a “wobbler,” meaning that it can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. The prosecutor will make this decision based on the particular circumstances of the case, such as your Blood Alcohol Concentration (“BAC”), seriousness of the injuries, and prior criminal history, particularly any prior DUI convictions.
Like a non-injury DUI charge under Vehicle Code § 23152, there are many potential defenses to a charge of “DUI with Injury” under VC Section 23153. The Weinrieb Law Firm will conduct a detailed, individualized analysis of your case to determine every possible defense to your DUI with Injury charge.
Defenses available in a non-injury DUI prosecution under Vehicle Code § 23152.
No causation – Because a conviction under VC § 23153 requires proof that you caused the injury to another person, evidence that you did not cause the accident and injury, even if you were DUI, is critical to overcoming a VC § 23153 charge. Proof that you did not cause the accident or injury may require significant investigation into the accident and support by an accident reconstruction expert.
A 3 or 6 month alcohol education program, depending on your BAC.
A 1 year driver’s license suspension. This action on your driver’s license may be separate from any action on your driver’s license taken by the DMV.
3 years for inflicting great bodily if the defendant has four or more prior DUI convictions.
1 additional year for each additional person that suffers any injury, up to a maximum of 3 years.
There are often strong options to defend DUI charges, and with a thorough review of the evidence against you, the legal team can advise you what strategy can be implemented. It is vital that you act quickly, as you will likely have your license suspended if you do not contact the firm and set up the DMV hearing, and handling the arraignment on a DUI charge without legal counsel is a dangerous matter.
If you or a loved one is facing DUI charges, contact a Van Nuys Criminal Attorney from Naderi & Weinrieb today at (818) 888-2711.
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