California · Vehicle Code
VEH §23536: (a) If a person is convicted of a first violation of Section 23152, that person shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail for not less than 96 hours, at least 48 hours of which shall be con
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First-time conviction under Section 23152 results in 96 hours to 6 months county jail, fines of $390–$1,000, driver's license suspension, and possible denial of restricted driving privileges.
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