What is the usual punishment for a first offense DUI in California?
Does anyone know the usual punishment for a first offense DUI in California? He was well over the legal limit, but not speeding or any other traffic offense, didn’t hit anyone or anything, didn’t refuse to do a breathalyzer and admitted he had been drinking, and also he has never been arrested before. Any idea what might happen? Thank you.
I’ve been asking suspects what their punishments have been lately, just out of curiosity.
For folks with no priors:
Its generally about a 4-6 month license suspension, 2 years probation (court probation if zero priors, formal probation with any criminal history), and between $1600-$2100 in fines, court costs and alcohol classes.
Orange County DUI First Offense