What are the penalties for DUI in Monterey County?
First offense DUI’s without aggravation (such as an accident, an excessively high BAC, refusing a blood test or a probation violation on another matter) are generally sentenced to 5-10 days which often can be performed on Monterey County’s Work Alternative Program (effectively community service); a fine of $1650 plus restitution fine of $100 on which you may make monthly payments; a three-month first offender driving program (nine months if your BAC is .20 or above) and five years non-reporting court probation. The DMV will also suspend your license for a minimum of 30 days. A first offense conviction will also enhance any subsequent DUI conviction for 10 years. Second offense DUI’s (without aggravation) are sentenced in Monterey to a minimum 31 days but most often 45 days in custody. Sometimes, but not always, this may be served on a home confinement sentence with an electronic monitoring device on the ankle or wrist. This is at extra cost to be paid for by the convicted person. The f
