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What will happen if I got arrested for a DUI that never conflicted before?

Asked on Dec 17th, 2012 on DUI/DWI - California
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I blew .11 on my latest arrest. One year ago I got pulled over and ended up with P.I. I paid a fine and was told I was on probation, but never had to report. How much trouble am I in?
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Michael J. Breczinski
What do you mean by PI? You are in trouble no matter what since you are charged with DUI and you should get a lawyer.
Answered on Dec 19th, 2012 at 12:16 AM

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Your first DUI will be a prior for the current DUI. SECOND OFFENSE DUI (1 PRIOR WITHIN 10 YEARS) PROBATION: 3-to-5 years Informal Probation JAIL: 96-hours minimum mandatory jail and up to one year jail maximum may be imposed. In Orange County, the jail sentence typically averages between 30 and 90 days. COURT FINES: Minimum $390.00 fine to maximum of $1000.00?Note, however that the $390.00 minimum fine, after adding penalty assessments and miscellaneous court fees, results in a total amount due of approximately $1400.00-to-$1800.00. DUI SCHOOL: Attendance at 18-month Multiple Offender Program (MOP) required COURT MAY ALSO ORDER: ? Impound Vehicle up to 30-days if owned by defendant ? Ignition Interlock Device for up to 3-years INCREASED PENALTIES FOR DUI ENHANCEMENTS: ? Refusal/Forced Blood?Mandatory additional 96 hours Jail ? Passenger in Vehicle Under Age 14?Mandatory additional 10 days Jail ? Speeding = 30 mph on Freeway or = 20 mph on Street or Highway?Mandatory additional 60 days Jail Yours truly Eric Sterkenburg Attorney and Counselor at Law NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY: The information transmitted is a LEGALLY PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION that is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination, copying, or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer.
Answered on Dec 18th, 2012 at 6:35 AM

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Whatever a "P.I." means, you need to hire a DUI specialist, and do it soon because you have only 10 days to save your license.
Answered on Dec 17th, 2012 at 2:18 PM

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