DUI Lawyer in San Diego
DUI Penalties
If you have been arrested for DUI, you are probably wondering what the penalties will be if you are convicted. While it is impossible to say exactly what the DUI penalties will be for your particular case, if you are convicted, there are general guidelines that one can look at. However, it is important to remember that other factors can enhance your penalties, and, conversely, the help of an experienced San Diego DUI attorney may be able to minimize your penalties. DUI penalties worsen the more DUI arrests you have had. The following are basic penalty guidelines:
First Time DUI:
- Probation for 1 to 5 years
- Community service
- Driver's license suspension for up to 4 months
- 3 to 6 months of alcohol classes
- Fines and court fees of $390 to $1,500
- 0 to 6 months in county jail
Second DUI Offense (within 10 years):
- 1 to 5 years of probation
- Community service
- Driver's license suspension for 1 to 2 years
- Mandatory rehab/alcohol counseling
- Fines and court fees of $390 to $1,500
- 96 hours to 1 year in county jail
Third DUI Offense (within 10 years):
- Up to 5 years of probation
- Community service
- Driver's license suspension for up to 3 years
- Mandatory rehab/alcohol counseling
- Fines of up to $1,500
- Ignition Interlock Device installed on vehicle
- 4 months to 1 year in jail; any time beyond one year results in state prison
Fourth DUI Offense (within 10 years):
- Felony DUI charges
- License suspension for up to 4 years
- 18 months of mandatory alcohol classes
- Up to $1,500 in fines
- 1 to 5 years of imprisonment in state prison
When any of the following occurs, it can result in enhanced penalties:
San Diego DUI Lawyer
When facing penalties as serious and life-altering as those listed above, it is essential that you hire an experienced DUI defense attorney to handle your case and represent you in court. Attorney Mark R. De Yoe is dedicated to the defense of his clients who have been charged with DUI in San Diego. With 28 years of experience, Attorney De Yoe understands the science behind DUI evidence such as breath and blood tests, and has handled over 1,000 DUI cases to date. With the experience, compassion and knowledge that you are looking for in a DUI attorney, he will be with you every step of the way, and together you may be able to defeat your DUI charges and avoid the harsh penalties that can devastate your life.
Contact a San Diego DUI attorney today if you are facing DUI charges. With an aggressive defense, you may be able to avoid conviction.