Torrance Court sees a lot of drunk driving cases due to its proximity to prominent beach communities and vacation destinations such as Redondo Beach and Hermosa. The city itself gets many travelers passing through to get to the coast and therefore the police are very experienced in detecting and arresting those who may have imbibed while at the waterfront, pier or one of the many bars and clubs in the area.
How is the Court at treating those charged with DUI? First, it must be understood that the prosecutors for each of the cities are different depending on the location of arrest. For example, if the arrest took place in Redondo then the city attorney for that jurisdiction will prosecute the case, whereas if the incident occurred in Manhattan Beach the DA will handle it and so on.
Judges in Torrance are no tougher than in any other Court in Los Angeles County. The sentencing guidelines are followed and the bench officer will usually impose release conditions on those with high blood alcohol levels or prior convictions for driving under the influence.
What are the typical sentences for a DUI in Torrance? For most first time offenders the person should expect a 36 month period of probation, fines of $2000, community service, AA meetings, other classes relating to the dangers of drinking and driving and the first offender school of up to 9 months. The DMV will require an ignition interlock and mandatory suspension of up to 9 months.
In addition to the mandatory punishments, the Court will often require restitution to any victims if an accident was part of the DUI.
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