Is jail time mandatory in California for a second DUI?

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Thursday, Sep 20, 2012

I had my first DUI a year and a half ago. Just got my second one. Will I have to serve time in jail?

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Sep 20, 2012
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Jail is mandatory on a 2nd DUI in CA. The mandatory minimuim is 96 hours, which can be served over the course of two weekends. However, the larger problem you face is the probation violation for your 1st offense. Theoretically, you could be given 6 months for that.