Reader’s Question:

I have been living here in Los Angeles for quite some time now around 10 years. A friend asked me if I had any idea how the DUI fine is computed. Of course, I said no. I have no idea about it. But that question still lingers on my mind. Would you happen to know how the fine for DUI is computed?

Kevin, Los Angeles CA

Hi ya Kevin,

A simple question you got there but yet almost everyone here in Los Angeles does not know how the fine for DUI is computed. My mom who happens to be an arresting officer told me before that the common denominator of deciding in how much the fine, the penalty as well as the charge is blood-alcohol concentration level. The concentration level is measured through using the blood sample taken or a Breathalyzer test.

Like in any state, cities or parts of US, most of these places it is unlawful for any person having a blood-alcohol concentration level of 0.08% or more when driving a vehicle.

It is safe to say that when your blood-alcohol level concentration is high chances are your fine will definitely be high also in correspond to the penalty and charges against a person convicted for DUI.