How Do Penalties Work For Out Of State DUI Defendants?

Driving Under the Influence charges (DUI) come with a number of penalties if you are convicted, including jail time and fines. Other penalties and consequences include classes, community service or probation, all of which can be complicated if you were charged in California, but live in another state entirely.

Do I Have To Provide Community Service In California?

Many California courts and judges require some kind of community service as part of DUI plea deals or convictions. Fortunately, with the help of a skilled DUI defense attorney, you can almost always arrange for community service to be done in your home state.

How Does Probation Work For Out Of State Defendants?

Probation is also something that is included in almost every DUI case and is usually unsupervised for a first offense. You do not need to see a probation officer; simply stay out of trouble and obey the law. If you do get into trouble, ideally the county you’re on probation in will not notice that you’ve received a violation.

Will I Be Doing Jail Time In California?

Sometimes, if there is jail time involved in a DUI conviction, it can be served in the home state or transferred to electronic monitoring. I had a client who lived in Michigan who was convicted of a third DUI, and that client never had to come to California. They were able to use an electronic monitor, and it was monitored by an out-of-state agency. For more information on Community Service for Out-of-State Defendants, a FREE case evaluation is your next best step. Get the information and legal answers you are seeking by calling (415) 223-7290 today.