Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
Drunk driving
My husband was arrested for drunk driving and I would like to know what the most serious ramifications from this will be and would it be necessary to retain an attorney or will he be able to represent himself??
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Drunk driving
Assuming that this is his first offense and no one was injured the maximum sentence is 12 months county jail and a fine of $398 (plus the penalty assessment of 180% or $716 and additional fines and penalties) The total monetary fine generally exceeds $1,200.
Generally the first offense is 6 to 8 days in jail and the fine.
If this is the second or greater arrest within the last 7 years the fine could go up dramatically, and in the most severe case a state prison sentence.
If there was an injury to another person the maximum is state prison.
He should definitely be represented by an attorney in this matter.
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