Orange County DUI Lawyers

DUI Penalties in Orange County, California

The penalties which may be assessed for an Orange County DUI conviction may be serious and varied. These penalties may include jail time, fines and other criminal penalties, as well as penalties only the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) can impose: driver’s license suspension or revocation. The severity of penalties that an individual may face will depend upon whether this is a first, second, third or subsequent DUI offense, whether anyone was injured or killed, as well as other circumstances.

Working with an aggressive and knowledgeable Orange County DUI defense attorney or lawyer is the only way that a driver will have a chance of avoiding a driving under the influence conviction, and thus the penalties that come along with it.

Newport Beach DUI Defense Attorneys

The Newport Beach DUI attorneys and lawyers at Coffey & Coffey are experienced in dealing with driving under the influence cases throughout Orange County. We understand that the repercussions, in terms of criminal and DMV penalties, are severe and that action must be taken to avoid them and to protect your rights. By offering representation during the criminal court process and DMV hearings, the Orange County DUI defense attorneys at our firm help our clients avoid both criminal and DMV penalties.

Orange County DUI Penalties: First Driving Under the Influence Offense

A first driving under the influence conviction, in Orange County, may result in the following penalties (although specific sentencing will vary, depending upon the particulars of the case):

• County jail sentence of 48 hours to 6 months
• Fines and court fees totaling up to $1800
• Mandatory alcohol classes / DUI school
• Probation for up to 5 years
• Driver’s license suspension for up to 6 months

Penalties for an Orange County drunk driving conviction only worsen as the number of offenses increase and as the circumstances of the DUI arrest and charge itself become more severe. Certain factors which will increase penalties include:

• An auto accident causing injury, great bodily injury or death
• A blood alcohol concentration of .16% or higher
• Refusing chemical testing
• Excessive speeding
• Having a minor under 14 years old in the car
• Having a prior DUI conviction

Contact Coffey & Coffey to discuss your case with an experienced Orange County DUI attorney! We handle cases throughout Newport Beach, Westminster, Laguna Niguel, Fullerton and Santa Ana.