| After facing a first offense of DUI in California, many | | | | driver’s license. Just as with a first DUI case, the |
| relapse and face a 2nd California DUI case. For the | | | | deadline to request for a hearing is 10 days after the |
| second time around, the offense can merit jail time for | | | | arrest. If no request has been made after the 10-day |
| no less than 90 days and no more than one year, | | | | period, the DMV will automatically begin the process of |
| which can be converted to work service. The | | | | suspending a driver’s license. |
| driver’s license can also be suspended for one | | | | In order to maintain the driving privileges of a drunk |
| year and there can be a fine that is no less than $390 | | | | driver facing multiple charges of DUI, it would be best |
| and no more than $1000. But including court fees, the | | | | to contact an experienced California DUI criminal |
| total cost would then be at least $1800. The fines and | | | | defense lawyer to represent the driver in an APS |
| fees can be paid in full within 45 days or through a | | | | hearing. Should this hearing be unsuccessful, the |
| series of payments that will cost more in the long run. | | | | sanctions for a drunk driver who has committed a 2nd |
| There are serious consequences that will affect | | | | California DUI offense will depend on whether the |
| drivers who have been arrested for multiple DUI | | | | motorist refused to take a chemical test. Either way, |
| offenses within 10 years. In an administrative per se | | | | the driver will have their license suspended for a year |
| (APS) hearing, the Department of Motor Vehicles | | | | and will be required to enroll in alcohol education |
| (DMV) will attempt to suspend a suspected drunk | | | | classes. |