Drunk Driving Defense FAQs

• Q: What constitutes driving under the influence (DUI) in California?
  A: You may be convicted of DUI in California if you are operating a motor vehicle and have a blood alcohol level (BAC) of 0.08% or more, or if you are operating a motor … More
• Q: Do the standards for DUI differ for minors under California law?
  A: Yes. Under California law, a minor, or any person under the age of 21, may be convicted of DUI if he or she is driving with a BAC of 0.01 or more.  More
• Q: What are the penalties for a DUI conviction in California?
  A: If you are convicted of DUI in California, even if it is your first conviction, you face a number of penalties, including license suspension, fines, substance abuse … More
• Q: What are the penalties for a DUI conviction if another person is injured or killed during the incident?
  A: Under California law, the DUI charges will be elevated to felonies, which carrier harsher penalties. If a person is killed during the incident, you can be … More
• Q: Will I have to attend counseling or rehabilitation if I am convicted of DUI in California?
  A: If you are convicted of DUI in California, an alcohol education program must be completed if you wish to obtain a restricted driver’s license that would enable … More
• Q: How quickly will I lose my driver’s license if I am arrested for DUI in California?
  A: If you are arrested for DUI in California, the arresting officer will serve you with a suspension notice from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), which also … More
• Q: Does the DMV hearing determine criminal penalties for my DUI charges?
  A: No. The DMV hearing is a separate administrative proceeding whose outcome does not affect your criminal charges or proceedings in any way. Your criminal … More
• Q: How long will I lose my driver’s license for a first DUI conviction in California?
  A: If it is your first conviction for DUI in California, your license will be suspended for four months, unless you refuse to submit to chemical testing, which will … More
• Q: How long will I lose my driver’s license for a second DUI conviction in California?
  A: If it is your second conviction for DUI in California within ten years, your license will be suspended for one year, unless you refuse to submit to chemical testing, … More
• Q: How long will I lose my driver’s license for a third DUI conviction in California?
  A: If it is your third conviction for DUI in California within ten years, your license will be suspended for three years. More
• Q: How long will I lose my driver’s license if I am convicted of DUI, and I already have at least three DUI convictions in California?
  A: If you already have three or more DUI convictions in California, and you are again convicted of DUI within ten years, your license will be suspended for four years. More