6. Will I go to jail?
Most first and second DUI offenders in Sonoma County can avoid serving actual jail time through alternatives such as volunteer work release or home confinement. Many second and third offenders may qualify for Sonoma County's new "DUI Court" designed to focus on treatment rather than incarceration.
To examine these various jail alternatives where there are no viable defenses or aggravating factors in a case, click on TEN TIPS FOR EASING THE CONSEQUENCES OF A DUI on this site and go to "Jail Alternatives." Consult with a Sonoma County DUI attorney about your specific case.