What are the penalties for a DUI in Imperial County?
The penalties for drunk driving in Imperial County vary and are dependent on a number of things. For instance, whether or not the DUI charge is a misdemeanor or felony and whether or not it is a first offense or a subsequent offense. The potential penalties that courts will impose include hefty fines, mandatory alcohol-education classes, and jail time. The maximum penalties that may be imposed against first-time DUI offenders include: (1) probation for three to five years, (2) six-month license suspension, (3) six months in county jail, (4) fines and penalty assessments totaling $2,710, (5) contributions and other court-imposed fees totaling around $200, and (6) enrollment in an alcohol education program. If the first-time offender had a BAC of .20% or greater or refused chemical testing, then these penalties may be increased. Second-time DUI offenders can expect the same penalties with a potential of having to spend an additional ten days in jail and a longer period of time in an alco
