First DUI Offense - Anna Yum

From Law Offices of Anna R. Yum - First DUI Offense explains what happens immediately after a DUI arrest in San Diego, what you should do next, and how early choices can affect your license and your future. In this episode, Anna R. Yum, Esq. walks through the fast-moving aftermath of an arrest, including license confiscation, the temporary 30-day license (pink slip), and the urgent questions first-time DUI offenders face.

You’ll learn why the 10-day deadline matters and how the California DMV Administrative Per Se (APS) hearing works. The discussion breaks down what the DMV must prove to suspend your license, including reasonable cause for the stop, probable cause for the arrest, and whether you were driving with a BAC of 0.08% or higher (or refused chemical testing). It also explains how DMV proceedings can move on a separate track from your criminal court case in San Diego County Superior Court.

The episode also clarifies how California defines DUI under California Vehicle Code 23152(a) and 23152(b), including “per se” cases and why prosecutors often file dual charges. Then it covers common first-offense consequences: fines and assessments in the $1,600 to $2,300 range, probation lasting 3 to 5 years, possible county jail time up to 6 months, and DUI education programs lasting 3, 6, or 9 months depending on BAC levels such as 0.15% and 0.20%. You’ll also hear how an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) can sometimes help you keep driving, and why insurance requirements like an SR-22 can raise costs well beyond court.

Finally, Law Offices of Anna R. Yum reviews defense paths that may reduce or resolve charges, including negotiating outcomes like wet reckless (Vehicle Code 23103.5) or dry reckless (Vehicle Code 23103), filing a motion to suppress evidence, and preparing for trial when needed. Drawing on Anna’s experience with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office and her education from the University of San Diego and Northwestern University, the episode also notes where cases are commonly handled, including Central Courthouse, Vista Courthouse, and South Bay Courthouse, and how to reach the office for help at (619) 233-4433, with free consultation availability 24/7, at 501 W Broadway, Suite 1660.

Law Offices of Anna R. Yum

501 W Broadway Ste 1660, San Diego, CA 92101, United States

(619) 233-4433

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