| One of the first questions that goes through a person's | | | | license could be suspended anywhere from 90 days |
| mind when they're charged with a San Diego DUI is: | | | | to a year for a first or second offense. If it is your third |
| What are the penalties? California DUI penalties are | | | | or fourth offense you could have your license revoked |
| somewhat complex and a DUI sentence depends on | | | | for 3-4 years. It's best to talk to a DUI lawyer to help |
| many factors such as: | | | | save your license. |
| * Any prior DUI convictions | | | | Other punishments if you are caught drunk driving in |
| * Refusing to submit to a Breathalyzer test | | | | San Diego include: |
| * Whether or not the DUI led to a death | | | | * Mandatory alcohol or drug programs |
| * Having a child in the car | | | | * Fines up to $1,000 |
| If you are caught with a DUI in San Diego, there are | | | | * Public work service |
| basically two types of criminal charges. You could be | | | | * Time in jail |
| charged with a DUI (Driving Under the Influence or be | | | | As you can see from the punishments listed above, |
| charged with driving with a blood-alcohol level at or | | | | drunk driving in San Diego - or anywhere in California |
| greater than .08%. There's a chance you could be | | | | for that matter - is not something you should take |
| charged for both. | | | | lightly. I do highly recommend talking to an experienced |
| What happens to your drivers license? | | | | and professional San Diego DUI lawyer to help you |
| Depending on your prior convictions, your drivers | | | | with your case. |