{"id":7742,"date":"2025-04-29T08:06:55","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T08:06:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/blog\/?p=7742"},"modified":"2025-09-17T02:55:24","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T02:55:24","slug":"true-cost-dui-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/blog\/true-cost-dui-california\/","title":{"rendered":"The True Cost of a DUI in California"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Driving under the influence (DUI) is a costly criminal charge, resulting in fines or jail time, depending on the seriousness of the incident. Beyond those penalties, driver\u2019s license reinstatement fees and increased car insurance premiums with <\/a>SR-22 insurance<\/a> requirements add to the hefty cost of DUI in California. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve been charged with driving while intoxicated, learning more about the financial impact of a DUI conviction can help you create a savings strategy to limit its effect on your bank account.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introduction to Navigating the Costs of a DUI in California <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first step to controlling the financial fallout of driving while intoxicated is to understand what consequences to expect. The penalties for a California DUI are harsh<\/a> and in general, you can expect to pay:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n