DUI Penalties

Orange County DUI Lawyer

Criminal penalties, as well as DMV penalties, may be imposed following an Orange County DUI conviction. Driver's license suspension or revocation are imposed by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and the Court will impose any criminal penalties such as jail time, fines, probation, community service and more.

Working with a competent Orange County DUI attorney is how you may avoid receiving maximum penalties for your drunk driving case.

Orange County DUI Defense Attorney

My name is Barney B. Gibbs, and I am an Orange County DUI attorney who has been practicing criminal defense for over 25 years. As a defense attorney, I am well aware of the consequences of refusing counsel or of hiring an inexperienced and overworked lawyer who cannot provide the same level of service that an experienced attorney such as myself can provide.

Because of the serious penalties which may be imposed for an Orange County DUI conviction, this means that your choice of defense lawyer will be all the more important. The right lawyer will be able to evaluate your specific case and charges to determine what penalties you may face, and will then be able to work to help you avoid those penalties. I welcome you to contact my firm for a free consultation regarding your charges, to see what a difference I can make for you.

Determining Orange County Drunk Driving Penalties

Specific penalties you face may depend upon the following factors:

Whether you have any prior DUI convictions on your record
Whether your blood alcohol concentration was .16% or greater
Whether you were speeding excessively
Whether anyone was injured or lost their life
Whether a minor under 14 was in the car with you

DUI Penalties in Orange County, CA

A first DUI offense may result in the following penalties:

Driver's license suspension for up to 6 months
48 hours to 6 months in county jail
Fines and court fees of $1400 to $1800
Probation for up to 5 years
DUI School for 3 to 9 months
Refusing a blood test / breath test

A second DUI offense may result in the following penalties:

Driver's license suspension for up to 2 years
96 hours to 1 year in county jail
Fines and court fees of up to $2800
Probation for up to 5 years
DUI School for 18 months
Ignition Interlock Device

The penalties only increase for a third and fourth DUI conviction, with a fourth DUI offense being charged as a felony and with severe penalties.

DUI Defense Lawyer in Orange County, California

In the face of any drunk driving charge, particularly for multiple offenses, it is important to work with a lawyer you can trust. As an Orange County DUI lawyer myself, I have worked on many cases and have seen what can happen if a person does not have proper representation. The penalties for driving under the influence in Orange County are severe, and it is important to do whatever you can to avoid a conviction.

Contact Orange County DUI attorney Barney B. Gibbs for a free case evaluation!