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  1. Jail time is a standard California penalty for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Though many jurisdictions suspend the jail sentence for a first-time DUI conviction if you: pay a fine, take an alcohol and drug education course, avoid new arrests while the case is open, and. complete any other sentencing terms the judge imposes ...

  2. Mar 29, 2024 · If you are under 21, California has a zero-tolerance law for impaired driving. A BAC of 0.01% will get you arrested on a DUI charge. Penalties are more serious if your BAC is 0.05%. If your BAC is 0.08%, you face adult penalties, though you will not be eligible for jail time.

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  4. California's DUI Vehicular Manslaughter Law. Causing the death of another while driving impaired is a felony and will normally be charged as vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. The conviction penalties include 16 months to four years in prison, vehicle forfeiture, and license revocation.

  5. Drivers convicted of a simple DUI may face: Up to six months of jail time for a first offense. Up to one year of jail time for a second or third offense. The court may prosecute a fourth DUI offense as a felony. Felonies in the state of California typically lead to prison time. Prisons have a harsher reputation than local jails.

  6. Jan 27, 2023 · California DUI Laws. Despite the Golden State’s laid-back vibe, California’s DUI statute considers it a crime for anyone to try to drive with a blood-alcohol content, or BAC, greater than 0.08 ...

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