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Punishment Laws for DUI in San Diego

Penalties for a First DUI Offense with No Priors for 10 Years
With Probation Granted 1. You must enroll in and satisfactorily complete an alcohol and drug treatment program
2. You must pay a fine of $390 to $1,000
3. You must pay additional financial penalties as mandated
4. You must make restitution to victims if applicable
5. You must make reimbursement for court costs as ordered
6. You must fulfill a 48 hour to 6 month jail sentence
7. Your drivers license can be suspended for 10 months
Without Probation 1. A mandatory 96 hour to 6 months jail sentence
2. Fines from $390 to $1,000
3. A 10 month license suspension term
With or Without Probation 1. Your vehicle could be impounded for up to 6 months
2. You could be required to install, use and maintain an ignition interlock device (IID) in your personal and / or work vehicle
3. You could be subjected to additional fines & punishment if any DUI enhancement penalties resulted from your drunk driving arrest.


Penalties for a Second DUI Offense Within 10 Years
With Probation Granted 1. You must enroll in and satisfactorily complete an 18 to 30 month alcohol and drug treatment program
2. You must pay a fine of $390 to $1,000
3. You must pay additional financial penalties as mandated
4. You must make restitution to victims if applicable
5. You must make reimbursement for court costs as ordered
6. You must fulfill a 96 hour to 1 year jail sentence
7. Your drivers license can be suspended for up to 2 years
8. After a minimum license suspension of one year, you will be required to install & maintain an Ignition Interlock Device in your personal and occupational vehicle
Without Probation 1. A mandatory 90 days to 1 year jail sentence
2. Fines from $390 to $1,000
3. A 2 year license suspension term followed by 3 years of Ignition Interlock Device compliance
With or Without Probation 1. Your vehicle could be impounded for up to 6 months or sold as a nuisance
2. You could be required to install, use and maintain an ignition interlock device (IID) in your personal and / or work vehicle
3. You could be subjected to additional fines & punishment if any DUI aggravating factors apply as a result of your drunk driving charges.


Penalties for a Third DUI Offense Within 10 Years
With Probation Granted 1. You must enroll in and satisfactorily complete an 18 to 36 month alcohol and drug treatment program, if not previously completed
2. You must pay a fine of $390 to $1,000
3. You must pay additional financial penalties as mandated
4. You must make restitution to victims if applicable
5. You must make reimbursement for court costs as ordered
6. You must fulfill a 120 day to 1 year jail sentence
7. Your drivers license will be revoked for 3 years
Without Probation 1. A mandatory 4 months to 1 year jail sentence
2. Fines from $390 to $1,000
3. A 3 year drivers license revocation term
With or Without Probation 1. Your vehicle could be impounded for up to 6 months
2. You could be required to install, use and maintain an ignition interlock device (IID) in your personal and / or work vehicle
3. You could be subjected to additional fines & punishment if any DUI enhancement penalties resulted from your drunk driving arrest.


Penalties for a Fourth DUI Offense Within 10 Years
With Probation Granted 1. You must enroll in and satisfactorily complete an 18 to 36 month alcohol and drug treatment program, if not previously completed
2. You must pay a fine of $390 to $1,000
3. You must pay additional financial penalties as mandated
4. You must make restitution to victims if applicable
5. You must make reimbursement for court costs as ordered
6. You must fulfill a 120 day to 1 year jail sentence
7. Your drivers license will be revoked for 4 years
Without Probation 1. A mandatory 6 month to 1 year jail sentence in a county or city detention center, or 2 to 3 years in a state penitentiary or prison
2. Fines from $390 to $1,000
3. A 4 year drivers license revocation term
With or Without Probation May impound vehicle for 6 months. Up to 3 years ignition interlock device (IID), and Additional Jail if Child Passenger, if 30 mph over speed limit on freeway or if 20 mph over speed limit on other roads, if Refusal of chemical test, or if .15% BAC or more.





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