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Timestamp: 2019-02-18 05:03:34
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Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 23152', '§ 23536', '§13352', '§ 23538', '§ 23600', '§ 23538', '§ 13352', '§13352', '§ 23538', '§ 23578', '§ 23575', '§ 647', '§ 13352', '§ 15300', '§ 23558', '§ 12022']

California DUI Penalties | DUI Defense Attorney Bay Area
The penalties for a DUI offense in California are getting tougher every day. Jail time is becoming a real prospect for more and more offenders. At the Law Offices of Johnson and Johnson, we have a great track record of keeping our clients out of jail. But, you need to call us early so we can start building a defense, and start taking the steps that are necessary to keep you out of jail.
FIRST DUI OFFENSE VEHICLE CODE § 23152
VC § 23536 WITHOUT PROBATION
The defendant may seek a restricted license from the DMV if certain requirements are met, including submitting proof of enrollment or completion of a treatment program, proof of financial responsibility, and payment of specified
fees. VC §13352.4. However, if the court determines that the person would present a traffic safety or public safety risk if authorized to drive during the suspension period, the court may disallow the issuance of a restricted license. VC 23536(d).
VC § 23538 WITH PROBATION – (See also, VC § 23600)
May impose 48 hours to 6 months.
VC § 23538(a)(1).
DMV will impose a 6-month suspension.
VC § 13352(a)(1). Defendant must surrender license to court.
The defendant may seek a restricted license from the DMV if he submits proof of enrollment or completion of a treatment program, proof of financial responsibility, and payment of specified fees. VC §13352.4. However, if the court determines that the person would present a traffic safety or public safety risk if authorized to drive during the suspension period, the court may disallow the issuance of a restricted license, VC § 23538(a)(3).VC § 23578: In addition to any other provision of this code, if a person is convicted of a violation of Section 23152 or 23153, the court shall consider a concentration of alcohol in the person’s blood of 0.15 percent or more, by weight, or the refusal of the person to take a chemical test, as a special factor that may justify enhancing the penalties in sentencing, in determining whether to grant probation, and, if probation is granted, in determining additional or enhanced terms and conditions of probation.
May require that the defendant install an ignition interlock device for a period not to exceed 3 years. The court must give heightened consideration to an lID order
if the defendants BAC was .20 % or more, if the defendant refused a chemical test at arrest, or if he or she has two or more prior moving traffic violations. VC § 23575.
More than 10 Years Ago, or PC § 647(t) Conviction
DMV will impose a 1-year suspension. VC § 13352(a)(2).
The DMV will prohibit a driver of a commercial vehicle from operating a commercial vehicle for one year if convicted of a first DUI violation. VC § 15300(a)(3) & (4).
On felony conviction, 1 year in state prison per additional victim, 3-year maximum.
Victim = bodily injury or death. VC § 23558 or PC § 12022.7 GBI allegation