QUESTION
Can I have a jail sentence for my first DUI?
Asked on Apr 28th, 2013 on DUI/DWI - California
5 ANSWERS
Criminal Defense Attorney serving Alhambra, CA
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Francis John Cowhig
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Yes, you can. The normal jail sentence is 96 hours to 6 months.
Answered on Apr 30th, 2013 at 2:58 AM
Usually no, but if there is a refusal and/or accident, the prosecutor may ask for jail time. Regardless, you need to hire a DUI specialist, and do it soon because you have only 10 days to save your license.
Answered on Apr 30th, 2013 at 1:07 AM
Michael J. Breczinski
It is possible, depending on the circumstances. Get a lawyer.
Answered on Apr 29th, 2013 at 9:00 PM
In Colorado- you can serve up to a year in county jail for a first offense DUI, without any aggravating circumstances, such as an accident or high Blood Alcohol Level. If you are willing to complete an alcohol treatment program all or a portion of the time may be suspended (meaning you would not have to complete it).
Answered on Apr 29th, 2013 at 8:48 PM
Criminal Defense Attorney serving Oakland, CA
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Kapsack & Bair, LLP
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Yes. The maximum sentence for a first offense DUI is 6 months, it is rare that a person is sentenced to the maximum BUT many counties do not offer non-custodial alternatives to jail, so jail is what they require.
Answered on Apr 29th, 2013 at 3:50 PM