The following are the penalties for violation of California DUI laws.  The penalties listed are non-enhanced meaning that the California Code does allow for DUI sentences to be enhanced if certain aggravating circumstances exist in a particular DUI case. As an example, DUI Sentences can be enhanced for having a Blood Alcohol Concentration greater than 0.20%, having a minor under the age of 14 in the vehicle, refusing to submit to a chemical test or having prior DUI convictions.

*Effective July 1, 2010, State of California will begin a pilot program requiring mandatory installation ignition interlock devices for those arrested for drunk driving in Los Angeles, Tulare, Alameda and Sacramento Counties.  The interlock device must be installed on all vehicles owned or operated by a person convicted of a DUI for a period of 5 months (1^st DUI) up to 36 months (4^th DUI offense within 10 years)

First DUI Offense

If No Order of Probation
Jail:  96 hours to 6 months
Fine:  $390.00 to $1,000.00 PLUS a penalty assessment that is substantially greater than the actual fine.
License Suspension: up to 6 months
Alcohol Program:  None required.  However, the DMV will not reinstate suspended license unless proof of completion is submitted