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Penalties for first time DUI in San Francisco, CA
Stopped for a recent DUI , and wanted to get any perspective. I dont know my BAC level yet, but think I was around .10. Failed field sobriety test, and brought to station for blood test. Police stopped me after a nearby cab phoned them after I had backed into a parked car (minor damage). No injuries to my passengers and no occupants in damaged car, and I left a note with my contact information for the owner of the damaged car. Other issue is that I had my 2 children in the car, which I know doesnt help. No prior history of anything, and I was only driving about a mile.
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Reputation Level 16
Answered over 2 years ago.
DUI / DWI Attorney in Los Angeles, CA.
First time will be fine, plus penalty assessments, plus AB 541 class, plus probation, plus AAs or VIP class.
The kids and accident will increase penalties. Edward J. Blum 1 person marked this answer as good
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Reputation Level 20
Answered over 2 years ago.
Criminal Defense Attorney in San Francisco, CA.
Check out this lawyer's site for penalties on a first offense. he is also widely regarded as the best dui man in CA although I have no personal experience with him. http://www.kandblaw.com/penalty_chart.html
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Reputation Level 14
Answered over 2 years ago.
DUI / DWI Attorney in San Diego, CA.
FIRST OFFENSE
within 10 years Attendance at an alcohol/drug program, a fine of $390 to $1,000, plus substantial, mandatory penalty assessments (totalling up to an additional 280% apx.), plus either (A) 48 hours to 6 months jail and 10 months license suspension; or (B) a license restriction to and from work, during work and to and from DUI program following any DMV suspension (if no refusal). 96 hours to 6 months in jail, $390 to $1,000 fine, and a 10-month license suspension. May impound vehicle for 6 months. Up to 3 years ignition interlock device (IID), and Additional Jail if Child Passenger, if 30 mph over speed limit on freeway or if 20 mph over speed limit on other roads, if Refusal of chemical test, or if .15% BAC or more. 
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