What Is The Real Cost Of A DUI Conviction in San Diego?

When you take into account the fines, penalty assessments, increased auto insurance premiums and your DUI lawyer fees, the average cost of a first offense DUI is about $10,000. This does not include any extra costs for medical bills, car damage, vehicle towing, personal injuries, loss of income or additional penalty assessments for DUI enhancements, such as causing bodily injury to another or prior DUI convictions.

First offense San Diego DUI costs include:

• DUI fine: $390
• Average penalty assessment: $666
• Alcohol-Abuse Education Fund: $50
• DUI school: $375
• Blood test / breath test fee: $37
• State Restitution Fund: $100
• Jail Cite and Release fee: $10
• License reissue fee: $100
• Lawyer fees (average): $2,500
• Car insurance increase: $2,200 x 3 years = $6,600

Total cost of DUI: $10,828

Source: Mothers Against Drunk Driving MADD