Los Angeles DUI Defense Lawyers

DUI Penalties in Los Angeles County, California

The importance of an aggressive Los Angeles DUI defense lawyer or attorney is never more evident than when facing the penalties and criminal sentences that a California drunk driving conviction may bring about.

The penalties a driver will face when convicted for a Los Angeles DUI (driving under the influence) charge are extreme. A driver convicted of a first DUI offense may face a mandatory minimum county jail sentence of 48 hours. The maximum jail sentence for a first offense is 6 months, but this may increase if a driver has a high blood alcohol concentration (.16% or higher), was speeding excessively, was involved in a DUI auto accident or had a minor under 14 in the car at the time of arrest. Additional penalties will include fines and court fees, driver’s license suspension, DUI rehabilitation programs and more.

DUI-related offenses such as a felony DUI, DUI causing injury, vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and multiple DUI offenses carry heavier penalties than a simple Los Angeles driving under the influence charge. A driver convicted of an out of state DUI charge may face criminal and DMV penalties in the state the DUI occurred as well as DMV penalties in his or her home state. The Los Angeles defense attorneys at Gold & Witham are qualified to defend all types of drunk driving charges throughout Los Angeles County and the surrounding areas. To put it simply, DUI defense is what our attorneys do.

Los Angeles County Driving Under the Influence Penalties

At Gold & Witham, it is our goal to provide our clients with the legal representation of Los Angeles DUI defense attorneys and lawyers who will be able to help them avoid the penalties associated with a driving under the influence conviction. Both at a client’s DMV hearing and throughout the DUI court process, a defense attorney at our firm will fight tooth and nail to protect the client’s rights and freedom. The specific range of penalties for a Los Angeles DUI (a first offense, with no enhancements) is as follows:

$1400 to $1800 in fines and court fees
6 month minimum driver’s license suspension
DUI program for 12 hours to 45 hours
County jail sentence of 48 hours to 6 months
3 to 5 years probation

Contact a Los Angeles DUI defense lawyer at Gold & Witham and experience the peace of mind that comes with working with an aggressive and experienced lawyer at our firm.