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Option A: 48 hours to 6 months in jail, and a 6month driver's license suspension; or,

Option B: A 90day driver's license restriction allowing for driving for work and the alcohol/drug program only.

Without probation, the court may impose 96 hours to 6 months in jail, a $390 to $1,000 base fine, and a 6-month driver's license suspension.

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Option A: 10 days to 1 year in jail, and a 2year driver's license suspension; or,

Option B: 96 hours to 1 year in jail, an 18month (or 30month) alcohol/drug education program, and a driver's license restriction for the duration of the program allowing driving only for work and the program.

Without probation, the court may impose 90 days to 1 year in jail, a $390 to $1,000 base fine, and a 2year driver's license suspension.

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Without probation, 120-days to 1 year in jail, $390 to $1,000 base fine, and a 3-year license revocation.

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Without probation, the court could sentence anywhere from 6 months to 1 year in county jail, or 16 months, 2, or 3 years in state prison; a base fine of $390 to $1,000; and a 4 year driver's license revocation.

Please understand that in addition to the possible penalties discussed above, the Government can charge you with enhancements, which provide potentially higher fines and greater punishment. These enhancements include:

• Any previous conviction in any state is considered to be a prior conviction in the state of California. Penalties are enhanced with each prior conviction
• If you exceed the maximum speed limit by 30 mph on a highway, or 20 mph on any other roadway.
• If there is a minor child under the age of 14 in the vehicle at the time of arrest the penalties can be enhanced
• If you are under the age of 21, the state of California has a "zero tolerance" policy which means that you can be convicted of a DUI if your blood alcohol level is as low as .01., not to mention, your penalties are different and often stiffer.

If you or someone you care about stands accused of DUI, please call on an experienced Los Angeles drunk driving attorney before you consider pleading guilty. If you would like to arrange for a free consultation with an experienced and nationally trained and certified Los Angeles drunk driving lawyer dedicated to DUI defense, please call (818) 783-5200 and ask to speak with Scott Spindel.

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