Sample Case Intelligence Report — First-Offense DUI in California

Sample AI legal research report on a first-offense California DUI. Covers outcome forecast, judge tendencies, sentencing range, and case strength under California Vehicle Code 23152(b).

Sample report. Names and dollar amounts are fictional; legal analysis follows actual federal and state authority.

Fact pattern

Defendant arrested in Los Angeles County for DUI under Cal. Veh. Code 23152(b). BAC measured at 0.11%. No prior convictions. Standard field-sobriety tests administered; chemical test consented to. Defendant employed, no minor children in vehicle.

Outcome forecast

First-offense DUI under VC 23152(b) with BAC at 0.11% (above 0.08 but below the 0.15 enhancement threshold) sits in the standard plea range. Most LA County first-offense DUIs resolve via plea to wet reckless (VC 23103/23103.5) or to the original DUI charge with summary probation. Trial conviction probability remains high if chemical results are unchallenged. Risk score: 62/100.

Sentencing range

Plea to wet reckless: 1-3 years summary probation, $145-$1,000 fine, 12-hour alcohol education, no jail time, no license suspension by court (DMV may still suspend). Plea to DUI: 3-5 years summary probation, $390-$1,000 fine + penalty assessments (~$1,800 total), 3-month DUI school, 6-month license suspension (DMV).

Case strength

Strong evidence record on the People's side: chemical consent eliminates a refusal-enhancement and strengthens the BAC reading. Defense levers: chain of custody on the chemical sample, calibration records on the breath device, Title 17 compliance during the 15-minute observation period. Negotiation lever: defendant's employment + clean record support a wet-reckless reduction.

Timeline estimate

Arraignment within 48 business hours of arrest (already passed). Pre-trial conference 30-60 days out. DMV admin per se hearing must be requested within 10 days of arrest. Plea typically resolves at the 2nd or 3rd pre-trial conference. Trial setting only if no plea by the 4th pre-trial - usually 4-6 months from arrest.

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