What penalties can I expect for a Los Angeles DUI conviction?

The penalty you get depends upon a number of factors relating to your case. These are some general penalties that you may expect:

• Jail time
• Fines and monetary penalties
• Annulment of your driving silence
• Car internment.
• Compulsory attendance at rehabilitation programs
• Probation
• Installment of ignition interlock devices in your vehicle

You can find more specific penalties in the Los Angeles DUI chart.

Apart from the punishment administered by court, your DUI penalty can also affect you adversely in other matters. Your employment may suffer, and you may have to pay higher insurance premiums.