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What are the current penalties for a first time DUI in California?In California, conviction for the offense of DUI (Driving Under the Influence) carries stiff penalties & punishments. The California DUI penalties & punishments listed below are based on a non-enhanced DUI (Driving Under the Influence) conviction. If there are any "aggravating" factors, then the penalties & punishments are significantly increased. Those factors can include, a child in the car (under 14), speeding, driving on a suspended or restricted license, accidents, high blood alcohol content (over .20), etc. With that in mind, here is an outline of what penalty & punishment to expect for such a DUI conviction. Again, these are the minimal DUI penalites & punishments the court can impose. In order to receive such penalty & punishment, you will need someone to advocate on your behalf. First DUI Offense - Penalties & Punishments: 3 to 5 years of Court Probation A fine, including court fees and costs of $1400 to $1800 6 month loss of California Driver License DUI (Driving Under the Influence) School MANDATORY JAIL TIME As of 2005 the period for prior DUI offenses is 10 years. Regardless of when a prior DUI offense occurred, and what the DUI law was at the time, if it was within ten years it counts as a prior DUI offense. THIS ANSWER IS REFERENCE ONLY. EACH COUNTY DOES VARY SOMEWHAT AND THE LAWS REGARDING DUI PUNISHMENT CHANGE RAPIDLY. Please contact OceanView Law Group for a free consultation. We defend you.	3 Dec, 2009 7:58 AM
I just got a DUI, Do I really need an Attorney?Drunk driving offenders need a criminal defense lawyer who's law practice is primarily in the field drunk driving defense and is a qualified DUI lawyer or DUI attorney. If you have been charged or think there is any possibility that you might be charged with a felony DUI, you should stop searching around on the Internet for information and contact an our experienced DUI attorney at Oceanview Law group. We try not to invoke undue stress, however if you are convicted in California for felony DUI driving under the influence, you face the possibility of prison time and significant fines. For many careers, a felony DUI on your record will create lifelong disadvantages. At OceanView Law group, our hard-earned reputation puts prosecutors on notice that we will not accept unfair plea bargains. In DUI plea bargains, we have seen amazing results including dismissals and charge reductions. Even if we cannot get the charges reduced or dismissed, we can obtain the lowest possible sentence. * Our DUI defense successes include: * Changing fines to community service * Having mandatory jail time converted to work alternatives * Keeping your California Driver License Why You Need the DUI Attorneys at OceanView Law group Successfully representing a California DUI case requires a high degree of skill, experience, and understanding of the state’s DUI law. By specializing in DUI defense, OceanView Law Group Team of Attorneys provide responsive, top-quality legal advice and representation, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in all counties in the Los Angeles, Orange County areas. We understand you are concerned about going to court and the possibility of going to jail. Therefore, it is important seeking the advice of local DUI attorneys or a DUI lawyer who's practice concentrates in drunk driving defense - someone who knows the DUI Laws and rights of those arrested for driving under then influence. For example, if your were arrested for DUI in Los Angeles, you would want to hire a Los Angeles DUI attorney or Los Angeles DUI lawyer. OceanView Legal Group is experienced in DUI for Southern California Courts. Oceanview Legal Group understands your stress and will provide you a free consultation to answer any questions. You can contact us anytime at 866-247-6676 for a free and confidential consultation, so you can learn and make sure all of your rights are defended.	20 Jan, 2010 9:13 PM

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What are the current penalties for a first time DUI in California?In California, conviction for the offense of DUI (Driving Under the Influence) carries stiff penalties & punishments. The California DUI penalties & punishments listed below are based on a non-enhanced DUI (Driving Under the Influence) conviction. If there are any "aggravating" factors, then the penalties & punishments are significantly increased. Those factors can include, a child in the car (under 14), speeding, driving on a suspended or restricted license, accidents, high blood alcohol content (over .20), etc.

With that in mind, here is an outline of what penalty & punishment to expect for such a DUI conviction. Again, these are the minimal DUI penalites & punishments the court can impose. In order to receive such penalty & punishment, you will need someone to advocate on your behalf.

First DUI Offense - Penalties & Punishments:

3 to 5 years of Court Probation

A fine, including court fees and costs of $1400 to $1800

6 month loss of California Driver License

DUI (Driving Under the Influence) School

MANDATORY JAIL TIME

As of 2005 the period for prior DUI offenses is 10 years. Regardless of when a prior DUI offense occurred, and what the DUI law was at the time, if it was within ten years it counts as a prior DUI offense.
THIS ANSWER IS REFERENCE ONLY. EACH COUNTY DOES VARY SOMEWHAT AND THE LAWS REGARDING DUI PUNISHMENT CHANGE RAPIDLY.
Please contact OceanView Law Group for a free consultation. We defend you.

3 Dec, 2009 7:58 AM

I just got a DUI, Do I really need an Attorney?Drunk driving offenders need a criminal defense lawyer who's law practice is primarily in the field drunk driving defense and is a qualified DUI lawyer or DUI attorney. If you have been charged or think there is any possibility that you might be charged with a felony DUI, you should stop searching around on the Internet for information and contact an our experienced DUI attorney at Oceanview Law group. We try not to invoke undue stress, however if you are convicted in California for felony DUI driving under the influence, you face the possibility of prison time and significant fines. For many careers, a felony DUI on your record will create lifelong disadvantages.
At OceanView Law group, our hard-earned reputation puts prosecutors on notice that we will not accept unfair plea bargains. In DUI plea bargains, we have seen amazing results including dismissals and charge reductions. Even if we cannot get the charges reduced or dismissed, we can obtain the lowest possible sentence.

* Our DUI defense successes include:

* Changing fines to community service

* Having mandatory jail time converted to work alternatives

* Keeping your California Driver License

Why You Need the DUI Attorneys at OceanView Law group

Successfully representing a California DUI case requires a high degree of skill, experience, and understanding of the state’s DUI law. By specializing in DUI defense, OceanView Law Group Team of Attorneys provide responsive, top-quality legal advice and representation, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in all counties in the Los Angeles, Orange County areas.

We understand you are concerned about going to court and the possibility of going to jail. Therefore, it is important seeking the advice of local DUI attorneys or a DUI lawyer who's practice concentrates in drunk driving defense - someone who knows the DUI Laws and rights of those arrested for driving under then influence. For example, if your were arrested for DUI in Los Angeles, you would want to hire a Los Angeles DUI attorney or Los Angeles DUI lawyer. OceanView Legal Group is experienced in DUI for Southern California Courts.

Oceanview Legal Group understands your stress and will provide you a free consultation to answer any questions. You can contact us anytime at 866-247-6676 for a free and confidential consultation, so you can learn and make sure all of your rights are defended.

20 Jan, 2010 9:13 PM

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