Fourth Offense DUI - Court & DMV Penalties

PUNISHMENT IMPOSED BY THE COURT UPON CONVICTION:

PROBATION:

3 to 5 years formal probation

JAIL:

16 Mo. to 3 Years in State Prison with possibility of further sentence enhancements based on conduct and prior record. If probation is granted, up to 1 year in County Jail with a minimum of 180 days.

COURT FINES:

Minimum $390 fine to maximum of $1000. Note, however that the $390 minimum fine, after adding penalty assessments & miscellaneous court fees, results in a total amount due of approximately $1400 to $1800.

DUI SCHOOL:

Attendance at 18-month or 30-month Multiple Offender Program (FOP) required

COURT MAY ALSO ORDER:

• Impound Vehicle up to 90 days if owned by defendant
• Ignition Interlock Device for up to 3 years

INCREASED PENALTIES FOR DUI ENHANCEMENTS (IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE)

• One year enhancement for every prior prison term

• Subjected to Three Strikes Law with prior serious and violent felony

• Refusal/Forced Blood –
  Mandatory additional 18 days Jail

• Passenger in Vehicle Under Age 14 –
  Mandatory additional 90 days Jail

• Speeding ≥ 30 mph on Freeway or ≥ 20 mph on Street or Highway –
  Mandatory additional 60 days Jail

DMV ACTION UPON CONVICTION:

• 4-year license revocation (no driving whatsoever)

SEPARATE DMV ADMINISTRATIVE PER SE SUSPENSION ACTION:

• BAC ≥ .08 –
  1-year mandatory suspension with no option for restricted license

• Refusal/Forced Blood –
  3-year license revocation (no option for restriction)