California Laws

If you or your loved one has been arrested for drunk driving or DUI, contact our firm to consult with your San Diego drunk driving and DUI lawyer today.

Our San Diego drunk driving and DUI lawyers are dedicated to our clients needs. To help you understand your DUI case better, we have listed below the state of California’s current DUI Laws:

First Offense:

Jail: From 96 Hours to 6 Months
Fine: From $390 to $1000
License Suspension: 6 Months
Must Complete a Driving Under the Influence Program
May Be Ordered to Install Ignition Interlock Device (IID)
California SR22 Insurance Required for Restricted License

Second Offense Within 10 years of previous conviction:

Jail: 90 Days to 1 Year
Fine: From $390 to $1000
License Suspension: 2 Years
May Apply for Restricted Driver License (IID Required)
Must Complete a Driving Under the Influence Program
California SR22 Certificate Required for Restricted License

Third Offense Within 10 years of previous conviction:

Jail: 120 Days to 1 Year
Fine: From $390 to $1000
License Suspension: 3 Years
You Receive a Designation as a Habitual Offender
May Apply for Restricted Driver License after 1 Year
Ignition Interlock Device Required
Must Complete a Driving Under the Influence Program
California SR22 Certificate Required for Restricted License

Fourth Offense Within 10 years of previous conviction:

Jail or Prison: 180 Days to 1 Year
Fine: From $390 to $1000
License Suspension: 4 Years
May Apply for Restricted Driver License after 1 Year
Ignition Interlock Device Required
Must Complete a Driving Under the Influence Program
California SR22 Certificate Required for Restricted License

Contact our firm of San Diego DUI and drunk driving attorneys today for a consultation regarding your case.