7. What is a typical DUI sentence?
In Sonoma County, for a "standard" adult first DUI under 0.15% blood alcohol where there are no other charges or allegations, and no viable legal defenses or other compelling facts, most defendants can anticipate two days of jail, approximately $2200 court fines which may be paid in affordable installments, three years informal probation and three months of DUI classes. Many cases resolve with better results (for example a "wet reckless") and likewise many resolve with higher penalties.
By contrast, a typical "standard" second DUI sentence normally increases a defendant's jail from two days to 30, informal probation from three years to five years (and stay away from alcohol), and the three-month DUI classes to 18 months, plus a minimum 90 days to one-year license suspension. Click on Ten Tips For Easing The Consequences Of a DUI on this site for a detailed discussion about typical Sonoma County DUI resolutions. Consult with a Santa Rosa DUI lawyer about your specific case.