Punishment
The type of sentence that can be imposed for a DUI offense in Orange County, California is determined by a complex set of statutes. These determine the range of drunk driving penalties, with variations for such things as:
- Having a child under 14 years of age in the car
- Refusing to give a blood or breath sample for alcohol analysis
- Speeding more than 20 mph over the limit
- Having a prior conviction within ten years
- Having a .15% or higher blood-alcohol reading
Other factors that will affect the sentencing in a drinking and driving case include considerations such as:
- The facts presented in the case
- The attorney's reputation and expertise in DUI litigation
- The defense attorney’s detection of weak arguments and faulty evidence and procedures employed by the prosecution in the case
- Local court and prosecutor policies
These penalties represent the criminal repercussions for drunk driving. The issuance of a DMV drivers license suspension is a completely separate process accompanied by its own intricacies.
DUI Punishment in Orange County
An Orange County DUI lawyer provides explanation of criminal and DMV penalties.
Summary of Criminal Penalties
Outline of California drunk driving laws providing for penalties.