The penalties for DUI in California are severe. The following information is provided not to intimidate, but to ensure you understand what a DUI conviction will mean. This is why having the proper DUI representation, and the best possible California DUI attorney, is essential.

4TH OFFENSE SENTENCE:	IF NO PROBATION
These penalties apply to a new conviction of V.C. Sec. 23152 if the defendant already has three or more separate convictions for either:
(1) A separate conviction of V.C. 23152, or 23153, 23102, 23105 or 23106 which took place within seven years of the new offense.
( 2) You have a new separate conviction of 23103 under 23103.5 which occurred on or after January 1, 1982, and within 7 years of the new offense.

JAIL:	Minimum of 16 months, maximum of 2 or 3 years in state prison or 180 days to 1 year in county jail.
FINE:	Minimum of $390.00 (plus mandatory penalty assessments) to maximum of $1,000.00 (plus mandatory penalty assessments).
LICENSE:	Revoked for four years. License shall be surrendered to the Court and you shall be designated as an "habitual traffic offender." The status of an habitual traffic offender will result in an enhanced jail sentence if you drive with a revoked license in a violation of Vehicle Code Section 14601.2
TREATMENT PROGRAM:	None required; however, DMV will not reinstate license until proof of completion of a treatment program.
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4TH OFFENSE SENTENCE:	PROBATION GRANTED
These penalties apply to a new conviction of V.C. Sec. 23152 if the defendant already has three or more separate convictions for either:
(1) A separate conviction of V.C. 23152, or 23153, 23102, 23105 or 23106 which took place within seven years of the new offense.
(2) You have a new separate conviction of 23103 under 23103.5 which occurred on or after January 1, 1982, and within 7 years of the new offense.

JAIL:	Minimum of 180 days, maximum of 1 year or if ordered to attend 30-month treatment program: Minimum of 30 days, maximum of one year.
FINE:	Minimum of $390.00 (plus mandatory penalty assessments) to maximum of $1,000.00 (plus mandatory penalty assessments).
LICENSE:	Revoked for four years. License shall be surrendered to the Court and you shall be designated as an "habitual traffic offender." You will be required to sign an affidavit on a DMV form acknowledging the license revocation and the designation as an habitual traffic offender. The status of an habitual traffic offender will result in an enhanced jail sentence if you drive with a revoked license in violation of Vehicle Code Section 14601.2.
TREATMENT PROGRAM:	Participate in either an 18 month or upon a showing of good cause, a 30 month treatment program approved pursuant to Chapter 9, Part 2 of Division 10.5 of the Health and Safety Code, in order to be eligible for a drivers license following license revocation, regardless of the successful performance of other conditions of probation. No credit may be given for any program activities completed prior to the date of the offense charged.
VEHICLE IMPOUND:	If the offense is within 5 years of two or more prior DUI convictions, and if the vehicle is solely registered to the defendant, the vehicle shall be impounded at the defendant's expense for not more than 90 days, except in an unusual case when the Court finds the interest of justice would be best served by not ordering impoundment. In addition, if the defendant is the solely registered owner of the vehicle used in the violation, the court may upon its own motion declare that vehicle to be a nuisance and order the forfeiture or sale of that vehicle. (VC23596).

You can’t take chances with your life! The California DUI Penalties are too great to ignore. You need to speak to a California DUI lawyer who has built a career on defending a California DUI.