What are the consequences of a first-offense DUI in Santa Barbara?
• Three years of informal probation (aka “suspended sentence”) with anywhere between 60 and 180 days of jail “suspended” (i.e., not served unless the probation is violated and a “sentence” is imposed); • Zero to 180 days of actual jail. How much actual jail typically depends on the following factors: • The degree of intoxication, • Your level of cooperation with the police, • The dangerousness of your driving behavior, • Whether there are other criminal charges, • Your criminal history (if any), and • The quality of your legal representation. Jail on a first offense DUI is most typically served on the Sheriff’s Work Alternative Program (aka “SWAP”). A daily fee and an application fee is charged to allow you to perform light industrial work under the direct, or indirect, supervision of the Sheriff’s Department on County property. A day of jail credit is granted for each 8 hour work day. A minimum of two days must be served each week. No more than 60 days of jail may be served on SWAP. G
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