California DUI Laws

If you’ve been arrested or charged with DUI / DWI in California, the first thing you should do is talk with an experienced local DUI lawyer!  California DUI laws are complex and have sever consequences.  An experienced California DUI lawyer will be able to negotiate the best possible outcome for your DUI.  Call 1.855.700.0754 for a FREE California DUI consultation with a local DUI lawyer.

Like all states in America, the BAC legal limit in California for adults is .08%.  You will be charged with a DUI in California if you are found to have a BAC higher than .08.  California DUI laws state that an underage minor can be charged with DUI if they have a BAC higher than .01%.

Yes, California does have a enhanced or aggravated DUI penalty if your BAC is over .16%

Just like most states in America, California DUI laws include “implied consent”, which means you are required to submit to field sobriety tests or chemical testing, or you will face severe consequences.

Yes, If convicted of a DUI offence in California it is possible your vehicle will confiscated.

If convicted of DUI in California, yes it is mandatory in some counties that on your first offence you will receive a ignition interlock device.

If convicted of DUI in California for a first time offense, you can expect to be facing around $6,000 to $10,000 in fines and legal fees.

Yes, a DUI conviction in a California could increase your insurance by $2,000 to $6,000.

Yes, licence suspension or revocation is possible if convicted of a DUI in California.  The duration of a suspension varies by the type of DUI offense in California.  A first time DUI offense in California faces 30-300 days suspension, second DUI offense faces two years suspension, and a third DUI offense faces a suspension for three years.

Yes, If convicted of a DUI offense in California you may face between 4 days to 6 months in jail.