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What is the penalty for a second DUI offense in California?

The Law Offices of Virginia L Landry, Inc.

In the state of California, if you're convicted of a second driving under the influence allegation, there's mandatory jail. That jail can go from a few days up to one year in custody. There's a loss of the license privilege for up to a two year time period. There are fines. There are probation. Probation length can be three to five years. If you lose your license, independently on the DMV side, then they can require an ignition interlock device - a special hand held breathalizer that affixes to the steering column of your car in order for you to be able to get your license back at the earliest time. I'm Virginia Landry. For the last 19 years in Orange County, I've helped when bad things happen to good people. If you've been arrested for a DUI, please call.

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What is the penalty for a first time DUI in California?

The Law Offices of Virginia L Landry, Inc.

In Orange County California, if you are convicted of driving under the influence or having a .08 or more alcohol level, you will have fines that are going to be close to 1600 dollars. You will end up with up to a six months restricted driver's license. You will be required to go to an alcohol education program. The length of that program depends upon how high your alcohol level or if you refuse to take a test. You would be placed on probation for between three and five years and there are other requirements if there's an accident or a high level of alcohol in your system. I'm Virginia Landry. For the last nineteen years in Orange County, I've helped when bad things happen to good people. If you've been arrested for DUI, please call.

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Is there a penalty for refusing to take the field sobriety test in California?

The Law Offices of Virginia L Landry, Inc.

In California, if you refuse to do those standardized field sobriety tests, realistically a police officer has very little information to use against you in a court scenario to try and get a conviction. You can refuse them, but realistically a police officer will only have your questions, the answers that your provide, and any physical observation that they make of you to determine whether or not you're under the influence. You can refuse those tests and if you do, a police officer may still arrest you. I'm Virgina Landry. For the last nineteen years in Orange County, I've helped when bad things happen to good people. If you've been arrested for a DUI, please call.

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attorney: The Law Offices of Virginia L Landry, Inc.