What's the penalty for a first DUI offense in CA?
606389
Its been a while since I've been in law enforcement; but its probably going to cost you about $2k in fines, your license suspended for 6 months, and I'm guessing 5 to 10 days actual jail time (or community service) plus a lengthy probation - probably informal.\n\nWhat the real penalty is that is not on the books is what your insurance company is going to do to you; it will cost you a $1000 a year for 5 to 7 years I'm guessing...maybe more.
876768
Generally, it's a 93 day misdemeanor.  Here's a little blurb from the statute:\n\n257.625(10) A person who is convicted of violating subsection (2) is guilty of a crime as follows: \n\n(a) Except as provided in subdivisions (b) and (c), a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not less than $100.00 or more than $500.00, or both.\n\nThere are a few questions, however.  First, was this car your son's car?  If not, was he "in charge" of the car at the time he gave her control of it?  Second, did he "authorize or knowingly permit" her to drive the car?  Third, and most importantly, was he aware that she was intoxicated when he permitted her to drive the car?  If it took the police officer more than few minutes to determine that she was intoxicated after the cop had her perform field sobriety tests and a breath test, it's unlikely your son would have been able to determine that she was drunk from a layperson's perceptive. \n\nThe issues that arise in these cases are next to impossible.  Unless your son freely admitted to the police that he knew she drunk and let her drive anyway, they'll have an uphill battle, especially if an attorney files a discovery request.  I haven't seen many of these cases, even though I only do DUI defense.  It's rare to see one of these cases prosecuted because of the difficulties the prosecutors encounter.  \n\nWilliam Maze
409022
felony even if its only 1 pill and your first offence. most first time offenders in fl get 18-36 months probation depending on wich county you live in mine was pinnellas county. st pete. try not to use a court appointed lawyer if you dont have to your best bet is to hire your own. good luck.
940500
You might check out: http://duifacts.blogspot.com  They have good information by state on dui laws and the best ways to proceed with the charge.\n\nhttp://duifacts.blogspot.com
539898
Well your first offence will have expired by now, so you wont get more than a few points and maybe a fine.\n\nYou should stop drinking and driving though for your own and the publics sake.
1106821
These are drunk driving laws:\n\nhttp://www.flsenate.gov/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=Ch0322/Sec2615.HTM\n\nhttp://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?mode=View%20Statutes&SubMenu=1&App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=322.64&URL=CH0322/Sec64.HTM\n\nIf you (or someone you know) is dealing with a DUI charge, you might want to take a look at the State of Florida website section on the offense:\nhttp://www.stateofflorida.com/Portal/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=209\n\nHope this helps!
973081
In my state, you can look up your circuit clerk website for the county you live in.  There is information on there listing traffic violations, which would include DUIs.
546666
Depending on what the first one was meaning the charge.  It could be dropped to a wreckless Operation charge if the first one wasnt.  Other than that, you will probably spend some time, pay a fine and enter into some type of drug and alcohol counseling.  GET A GOOD ATTORNEY!
674872
first offence? probably a caution mate which just means that you were up to something dodgy but they aint gonna take up jail space.\n\ndont worry too much
384197
I'm a 23yr veteran Texas peace officer. I don't know CA law but you might check to see if CA has a criminal law in the penal code that addresses avoiding legal process. In Texas, it is a criminal violation to intentionaly avoid civil process.
1050627
They DHSMV in Florida has the this info so I would guess the California DMV would have this info also. Check with them.\nNOTE: I have never had a DUI. I got this info from the Florida Driver License Handbook years ago.
834569
It depends on what state you're in.  In my state the maximum penalty for a class A misdemeanor is one year in jail AND a $5,000 fine, unless it's a traffic crime, then the fine goes up to $6,250.\n\nFirst degree trespass, eh?  Sounds like you should have left their house when they told you, not gone to their house to begin with, or stayed away from railroad / public utility property :o)
1026537
you will be given something called P.T.I, which means you will be fined and probation, but you cannot get in trouble for 12 months if you do then the drug charge will come back to you. The fine will be approximately $600.00 if you were pulled over meaning you were driving you will also be given a surcharge of around 125.00 a year for 3 years.\n\nTo be exact the fine is as followed.\n\n225.00 for possesion of under 50 grams\n175.00 for possesion of paraphenalia\n100.00 for safe neighborhood\n100.00 court cost\n\nAnd to be more clearer the probation isnt a probation where you have to go see a probation officer it just means you cannot be caught with any drugs in that years time. Also be forwarned they will do random drug tests..
590059
If you're talking about a "regular" first offense DUI, it's a misdemeanor.  This assumes there was no accident resulting in injuries.  \n\nJoe Blow driving down the street with a headlight out and a .12% blood alcohol level with no prior convictions for DUI is looking at a misdemeanor.\n\nJoe Blow driving down the street with a headlight out and a .12% blood alcohol level with no prior convictions for DUI, who crashes into someone and injures them, is looking at a felony.
279752
hello, I see this kind of thing happen a lot, as I fequently must go to my local court house.  If you have never been in trouble before and don't have a record, they will most likely put you on a 6 month probation period.  Drug testing could be a serious option for you but if you pretty much have a clean record you will get off easy.  You definatly wont see any jail time for this offense.  It really depends on how much marajuana you were caught with and also what the DA(defense Attorney) would like out of you. Don't worry about it.  Just stay out of trouble from now on!
1047634
It depends on the prosecution, the family's intentions to file charges, the states. I would say the minimum would be manslaughter and maximum murder. Does he have prior alcohol related accidents or fines-that will be a big factor in his history, or any other driving or drug offenses. I'm sorry for both your families.
248446
That depends on the crime.  Usually, there is no enhancement for a second offense, but a judge takes it into consideration on punishment.  Certain offenses, such as drunk driving and DWLS, carry additional penalties for a second and subsequent offense within a certain number of years.  So, for example, an OWI 2nd within 7 years raises the penalty from a 93 day misdemeanor and restricted license to a 1 year misdemeanor and revocation of your license.