A conviction for a 2nd DUI in California carries harsh penalties.
Penalties for a 2nd DUI conviction include:
Mandatory jail time from 96 hours to one year,
Fines between $390 and $1,000. However, special assessments that the courts add on frequently will increase a DUI fine to well over $2,000,
Probation for three to five years,
DUI school for 18 months, and
A license suspension for one year.
If you are arrested for drunk driving, the DMV can suspend your license even if you are never convicted.
Although 2nd DUI convictions carry mandatory jail sentences, a court will sometimes convert a jail sentence to house arrest or a work-release program.