What would a first DUI offense and possession of marijuana in California Fine come out to?
Im a minor, 16 years old was pulled over and charged with a DUI and possession of less than an ounce I had with me in the vehicle, my BAL (Blood Alcohol Level) was 0.5 so i wasn't necessarily drunk, i know its ultimately up to the judge im just trying to figure out an estimate ahead of time. ...
Im a minor, 16 years old was pulled over and charged with a DUI and possession of less than an ounce I had with me in the vehicle, my BAL (Blood Alcohol Level) was 0.5 so i wasn't necessarily drunk, i know its ultimately up to the judge im just trying to figure out an estimate ahead of time.
Possession of less than an ounce of marijuana is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine only for an adult (with assessments, about $450). The scheduled fine for a violation of Veh C 23140 (person under 21 with BA of .05% or more, an infraction) is also about $450 for a person over 18, and is 2 points with DMV. However, since machines are not 100% accurate, if your test was exactly .05% it is likely that you would be charged with a violation of Veh C 23136 (person under 21 with a BA of .01% or more, also an infraction). For an adult that is a fine of about $330, and it is 0 points with DMV. Juvenile court results may be different as far as punishment goes, however, with or without points, conviction of any of these offenses comes with a 1-year license suspension.
Note that neither of these offenses is "DUI." That is Veh C 23152, and it is very unlikely that you would be charged with that offense with a .05% BA.
It is possible that you will get informal probation through the probation department and not have to go to court (in which case there will be no convictions). If the case is filed in court, you will be entitled to appointed counsel, and a lawyer may help you avoid a conviction that could result in a loss of your license.
You really need to see a lawyer.
For most controlled substances, possession for personal use is a felony. Misdemeanor charges include marijuana (cannabis) possession, being under the influence of a drug, and possession of drug-related items called paraphernalia (pipes, bongs, etc.).
penalty is a simple fine
DUI : on a first offense, your drivers license could be suspended automatically for 4 months and on a second offense for one year! Also, please note that if you are subsequently caught driving on a suspended license, a new law says that in addition to being arrested the car you are driving will be impounded and can even be sold!
Under California’s Zero Tolerance law, a minor cannot operate a motor vehicle with any amount of alcohol in his/her system which can be measured at .01% or greater (the legal limit for adults over 21 is .08%). A violation of this offense may result in the suspension of the minor’s driver’s license for up to 1 year.
Additionally, a minor may face typical drunk driving charges and penalties if his/her blood alcohol concentration is .08% or higher. This may include incarceration, probation, alcohol treatment, DUI school, community service and fines. As with many juvenile offenses, the parents may be held responsible to pay the fines on behalf of the minor.
points are lost
insurance company may not want to carry you anymore- rates go way up.
http://www.hjpmlaw.com/PracticeAreas/Juvenile-DUI-Underage-Drinking.asp
http://www.shouselaw.com/dui-marijuana.html