Ventura is a tough place to get arrested for DUI. In many other counties, DUI cases are often reduced to lesser charges if a person pleads guilty early. In Ventura County, the District Attorney’s position is that there are no “plea bargains” in DUI cases. A person will either be convicted of a DUI or nothing at all. So the only truly successful outcome of a Ventura County DUI case is a dismissal.

In Ventura County, a person will usually serve more time on a DUI case, then if they were convicted of the same offense in another area of California. The following is a basic summary of penalties for DUI cases in Ventura County. The actual penalties may differ from that which is shown below depending upon the facts of your case, your record (if any), the judge your case is before, and any recent changes in the law that may have gone into effect since this summary was published. As such, to determine the actual penalties in your case, consult with attorney David Lehr.

These are only minimum penalties in cases with blood alcohol levels between .08% and .14%. Jail time will increase if there was an accident, if there were injuries, or if a person’s blood alcohol level was above .15%. Contact David Lehr Law if you have any questions.