Legal Question in DUI Law in California

DUI-2nd offense

What is the penalty for 23153(b) DUI .08Alcohol:Bodily Injury? This is his second offense in 4 years and he aparently injured someone at that time. He is currently in jail for violating parole awaiting hearing-no bail.


Asked on 1/03/08, 11:32 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Anne Marie Healy Law Offices of Anne Marie Healy

Re: DUI-2nd offense

A person who is convicted of a second DUI that causes great bodily injury to another person within 10 years of the first conviction faces imprisonment in a state prison or county jail for 120 days to one year and is subject to pay a fine of $390 to $5,000. �Great bodily injury� means significant or substantial physical injury. The driver�s license revocation period is three years.

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Answered on 1/04/08, 12:55 am
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: DUI-2nd offense

Mandatory jail time. The length of time, and other penalties, depend on the charges, the facts, the DA, and the judge or jury. Get an attorney.

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Answered on 1/04/08, 12:47 pm


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