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DUI Enhancements in California

Enhancements are negative facts about your case that could increase the penalties you receive if you are convicted of DUI. This could mean more jail time, increased fines, community labor and/or longer alcohol programs.

Some of the common enhancements are:

  • Blood alcohol level over .15%;
  • Blood alcohol level over .20%;
  • Refusal to take a blood or breath test
  • Driver under 18 years old;
  • Driver under 21 years old;
  • Children under 14 years old in the car;
  • Speeding over 30 miles above the speed limit;
  • Accidents involving property damage;
  • Accidents involving injury;
  • Narcotics found in vehicle;
  • Failure to cooperate or interfering with the DUI investigation;
  • Weapons found on person or in vehicle;
  • Prior felony convictions;

If you think any of the above enhancements may be involved in your case, you need to contact an experienced DUI defense attorney immediately to discuss your case.

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