DUI Penalties
People who are convicted of driving under the influence in California face severe
legal penalties that will adversely impact their quality of life for years to come.
Below is a standard list of legal penalties people face after a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
DUI conviction:
First DUI Offense
- jail time (up to 6 months)
- fines (up to $1,000)
- community service
- probation
- DUI School
- driver’s license suspension
Second DUI Offense
- jail time (up to a year)
- fines (up to $1,000)
- community service
- probation
- DUI School
- driver’s license suspension
- vehicle impoundment
Third DUI Offense
- jail time (up to a year)
- fines (up to $2,000)
- community service
- probation
- DUI School
- driver’s license suspension
- vehicle impoundment
Additionally, a person who has been convicted of DUI may receive an enhanced sentence
if he/she caused a car accident, caused another person bodily injury, had a passenger
below the age of 14 in his/her vehicle, drove 20 mph or greater over the speed limit,
had a BAC of 0.15% or higher, or has a prior DUI conviction.
Orange County DUI Defense Lawyers
Coffey & Coffey – Attorneys at Law
If you have been charged with driving under the influence in Orange County, you
will need to hire an attorney who can protect your constitutional rights and defend
you both in and out of court. At Coffey & Coffey, our experienced DUI
attorneys have helped countless clients throughout Orange County and surrounding
areas fight their DUI charges. We are skilled attorneys who strive to provide
each of our clients with exceptional legal representation and advice.
The DUI lawyers at Coffey & Coffey represent clients in Orange County, including
Fullerton, Santa Ana, Laguna Niguel, Westminster, and Newport Beach.
Contact us about your legal matter today!