DUI Enhancements

San Diego DUI Penalty Enhancements

If getting charged with a DUI isn’t bad enough, the legislature has defined certain situations where courts are authorized and encouraged to enhance the penalties associated with a DUI conviction. The following “Special Allegations” define these exact circumstances. If you have been charged with any of these special allegations, remember, the prosecutor has the same burden of proving these beyond a reasonable doubt that they have for the elements of the initial offense.

High BAC Under CVC § 23578

Under this code section the court is encouraged to increase the fines, public work service, and other consequences when the defendant’s BAC is above .15% by volume.

Child Endangerment Under CVC § 23572

If someone accused of DUI had a child under the age of 14 in the vehicle at the time of the offense may be subject to mandatory custody time even on the first offense.

Reckless Driving + DUI Under CVC § 25582

A person who drives recklessly while under the influence may be subject to significant mandatory jail time even on the first offense. Driving recklessly is specifically defined as going 30 mph over the speed limit on a freeway or 20 mph over the speed limit on the surface streets.

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