5. What is a typical sentence?
In Mendocino 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 48 hours of jail, approximately $2500 court fines which may be paid in affordable installments of as little as $100 per month, five years informal probation and three months of weekly 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 ten, informal probation for five years (including ignition interlock 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 Mendocino County DUI resolutions. Consult with a Mendocino County DUI lawyer following a DUI arrest regarding your specific case