Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol are usually misdemeanor cases, meaning a maximum exposure of one year in county jail. Same for possession of drugs for personal use. However, these cases can become more serious if a defendant has prior convictions on their record. Sentences for these crimes vary from county to county and jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Sometimes “home confinement”can be negotiated for or day for day credit in a rehabilitation program may be obtained. I have defended numerous dui and drug cases in multiple jurisdictions in southern California.
