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What are the
possible penalties for
DUI in
San Diego?
Drunk driving (DUI) penalties in San Diego County
are set forth by statute and can be
incredibly complex. The range of possible
sentences is determined by the basic
statute, with modifications for such things
as:
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Having a prior conviction within ten years
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Speeding 20 mph over the limit
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Having a child under 14 in the car
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Having a blood-alcohol reading over .15%
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Refusing to submit to chemical testing
Within the range, the actual sentence in a
drinking and driving (DUI) case will be affected
by:
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The facts of the case
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Any policies of the local court and
prosecutors
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The weaknesses in the case uncovered by the
defense attorney
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The reputation of that attorney
All of this is independent of the DMV
license suspension, which is determined
separately and which can itself be very
complicated.
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