California · Vehicle Code
VEH § 23536: DUI first offense — penalties
What this law says, in plain English
A first-time DUI conviction results in 96 hours to 6 months in jail, fines of $390–$1,000 plus penalty assessments (total $1,800–$2,600), 3–9 month DUI school, 6-month license suspension, and 3–5 years informal probation.
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