California DUI Sentencing Attorney
San Dimas DWI Fines Lawyer
If you are accused of drunk driving, consult an experienced criminal defense attorney. DUI penalties could affect your ability to maintain your current lifestyle with extensive fines, license suspension and jail time as real possibilities. When your future is at stake, act quickly to preserve your legal rights.
Since 2004, attorney Paul Antill has defended hundreds of individuals facing DUI/DWI charges. Mr. Antill offers an aggressive approach tempered with sound judgment to develop an effective defense strategy. He will fight for the charges to be reduced or dismissed based on any procedural errors or violations of your constitutional rights. Contact our law firm today to schedule a free initial consultation. We will outline a possible DUI sentence and the steps we will take to defend your rights.
DUI Sentencing in California
If you are accused of drunk driving, we understand you have a lot at stake. Our law firm is committed to addressing any of your legal concerns. We will also keep you fully informed of a possible DUI sentence, so you are left with no surprises. Your DUI penalties will depend on whether you are a first-time or repeat offender, such as:
- First DUI conviction: A first-time offense is punishable up to six months in jail with a 48-hour minimum. Individuals are required to pay $1,650 or more in fines and penalties. Driver's license is suspended for four to 12 months, and two points are placed on driver's record. The probation period can extend from three to five years. A first time offender could be required to install an ignition device on their car.
- Second DUI conviction: A second DUI conviction is punishable by 10 to six months in jail. Individuals are required to pay $1,850 or more in fines and penalties. Driver's license is suspended for one to two years, and two points are placed on driver's record. The probation period can extend from three to five years. As part of probation, drivers are required to install an ignition interlock device on their car.
- Third DUI conviction: A third DUI offense is punishable by four months to one year in jail. Individuals are required to pay $2,000 or more in fines and penalties. Driver's license is suspended for three years with a restricted license after a year. The probation period can extend from three to five years. As part of probation, drivers are required to install an ignition interlock device on their car. Two points are also placed against driver's record.
- Fourth DUI conviction: A third DUI offense is punishable for a minimum of a year in jail to three years in state prison. Individuals are required to pay $2,000 or more in fines and penalties. Driver's license is suspended for three years. The probation period can extend from three to five years. As part of probation, drivers are required to install an ignition interlock device on their car. Two points are also placed against the driver's record.
Contact Us Today
Contact the Law Offices of Paul E. Antill in San Dimas, California, online or call 1.888.LAW.5255 (888.529.5255). During a free initial consultation, we will outline opportunities for alternative DUI sentencing in exchange for less jail time. Our law firm accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.