| This is one of the most common questions asked to | | | | seize their license. However, the officer will issue a |
| DUI lawyers. When you ask lawyers this question, you | | | | 'Notice of Suspension' which suspends the driver's |
| do not always get straight answers because every | | | | license in the state of California (after 30 days) from |
| circumstance is different. According to the most | | | | driving. If there is a conviction in court, the state of |
| common penalties are as followed. | | | | California will contact the home state of the convicted |
| - $1200 fine | | | | party, and that state will usually suspend their license |
| - 3 years probation | | | | the same way they do it there. |
| - 3-5 days sheriff work alternative program | | | | Ramification of Getting a California DUI |
| - 4 months suspended license | | | | First off - getting a DUI will cost you money. |
| - First offender school | | | | First offence: $390 - $1000 plus local fees, penalties |
| When a driver in the state of California is arrested for | | | | and assessments for total of $1300 - $3500. This |
| driving under the influence of alcohol their driver's | | | | doesn't include any lawyers fees -which can be from |
| license is immediately confiscated by the police and | | | | $500.00 to $15,000 depending on if you're in a small |
| then served with the DMV's 'Notice of Suspension'. | | | | town or large metro area. Generally speaking the |
| This will formally suspend their license, provide | | | | more experienced the lawyer (and you want an |
| temporary driving privileges for 30 days and will also | | | | experienced lawyer) the more it will cost. |
| explain some aspects of the applicable law. In addition, | | | | There are social ramifications of getting a DUI as well. |
| it states that there is a right to contest the suspension | | | | A charge of DUI/DWI can have serious ramifications |
| and force the DMV to return the license as long as the | | | | on a defendant's driver's license, criminal record and |
| DMV's Local Driver Safety is contacted by the | | | | ability to work and function in society. Some employers |
| attorney within 10 calendar days of the arrest. | | | | may decline in hiring someone because of a felony |
| A driver's license is immediately suspended if their | | | | level DUI. |
| blood alcohol level is above .08% (or above .01% for | | | | Ask yourself before getting behind the wheel after |
| drivers under 21 years of age) or if they refuse to | | | | drinking if it's really worth it. Based on the above -a cab |
| take a chemical test. If the driver is from another state | | | | ride home is downright cheap. Be safe -not sorry. |
| other than California, then the officer has no right to | | | | |