DUI Penalties

Fremont DUI Lawyer for Union City, Newark, and Fremont, California

In California, the penalties for a DUI can be severe. That is why it is crucial that you have a competent and skilled Fremont DUI attorney in your corner in the event of a DUI in Fremont, Union City, or Newark. At the Law Offices of Adam Allen Arant, we understand your concerns about the consequences you may be facing if convicted of a DUI.

When you hire our Fremont DUI lawyer, he will work zealously to protect your rights and create an effective defense strategy to achieve the most favorable outcome possible. We recommend that you contact our firm for a legal consultation about your case immediately following any DUI arrest. The sooner we are on the case, the more effective we can be. Penalties for a DUI depend on the facts of the case. With the assistance of our Fremont DUI attorney, these penalties may be reduced or dismissed.

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What are the Penalties for DUI?

First DUI Offense

A first offense DUI in California is charged as a misdemeanor offense and comes with the following penalties:

• Jail time of 48 hours to 6 months
• Fines of $1000
• Court costs which generally substantially exceed the initial fine
• A license suspension of up to one year
• Attendance at a DUI school from between 6 weeks to 9 months
• Probation, which can be either formal (with a probation officer), or informal where you must abide by strict rules
• The installation of an ignition interlock device, which prohibits your vehicle from starting if you have consumed alcohol
• In some cases, community service

Second DUI Offense

A second DUI offense in California is charged as a misdemeanor offense and comes with the following penalties:

• Up to 1 year in jail
• Significant increase in fines
• 2-year license suspension,
• DUI school for 18 to 30 months
• Probation
• Ignition interlock device.

Third DUI Offense

A third DUI offense in California is charged as a misdemeanor offense and comes with the following penalties:

• Up to 1 year in jail
• Significant increase in fines
• 3-year license suspension,
• DUI school for 18 to 30 months
• Probation
• Ignition interlock device.