Butte — DUI Plea Form

Source: https://www.butte.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-and-filings/dui-100-vc23152-plea-form-rev-01-01-2026-fillable_san.pdf

Clear Form SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF BUTTE Reserved for Clerk’s File Stamp STREET ADDRESS: 1 Court Street MAILING ADDRESS: CITY AND ZIP CODE: Oroville, CA 95928 BRANCH NAME: Criminal Division v. DEFENDANT: DUI ADVISEMENT OF RIGHTS, WAIVER, AND PLEA FORM CASE NUMBER: DEPARTMENT: (Vehicle Code § 23152)

INSTRUCTIONS

Fill out this form if you wish to plead guilty or no contest to the charges against you. Initial the box for each applicable item only if you understand it, and sign and date the form on page 5. If you have any questions about your case, the possible sentence, or the information on this form, ask your attorney or the judge.

RIGHT TO AN ATTORNEY INITIALS • 1. I understand that I have the right to be represented by an attorney throughout the proceedings. I understand that the Court will appoint a free attorney for me if I cannot afford to hire one, but at the end of the case, I may be asked to pay all or part of the cost of that attorney, if I can afford to. I understand that there are dangers and disadvantages to giving up my right to an attorney, and that it is almost always unwise to represent myself. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. NATURE OF THE CHARGES (Complete all items you are charged with.) I understand that I am charged with a violation of Vehicle Code section(s): 2. 23152(a) – Driving under the influence of any alcoholic beverage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. 3. 23152(b) – Driving when my blood-alcohol level was .08 percent or higher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. 4. 23152(d) – Driving a commercial vehicle when my blood-alcohol level was .04 percent or higher. . . . . . . 4. 5. 23152(e) – Driving under the influence of drugs (effective prior to 1/1/17). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. 6. 23152(f) – Driving under the influence of drugs (effective as of 1/1/17). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. 7. 23152(g) – Driving under the combined influence of alcohol and drugs (effective as of 1/1/17). . . . . . . 7. 8. 23103, 23103.5 – Reckless driving involving alcohol or drugs, or both. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. 9. Check if applicable - □ 14601 or □ 14601.1 or □ 14601.2 or □ 14601.5 Driving in knowing violation of a driver’s license restriction, suspension, or revocation. . . . . . . . . . . 9. 10. Check if applicable - □ 14601.3 (Habitual traffic offender) – Accumulating a driving record history in knowing violation of a driver’s license suspension or revocation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10. 11. If applicable – I understand that I am also charged with the following other offense(s):

TYPE OF OFFENSES AND SECTION NUMBER(S) 11.

12. If applicable –I am also charged with having the following other conviction(s):

    LIST OFFENSE(S), CASE NUMBER(S) AND DATE(S) 12.

13. If applicable –I am also charged with violating the probation order(s) in the following cases:

CASE NUMBER(S) AND DATE(S) 13. 14. I understand the charge(s) against me, and the possible pleas and defenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS 15. RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL – I understand that I have the right to a speedy, public jury trial. At the trial, I would be presumed innocent, and I could not be convicted unless 12 jurors were convinced of my guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15. 16. RIGHT TO CONFRONT WITNESSES – I understand that I have the right to confront and cross-examine all witnesses testifying against me. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.

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CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS (Continued) INITIALS • 17. RIGHT AGAINST SELF-INCRIMINATION – I understand that I have the right to remain silent and not incriminate myself, and the right to testify on my own behalf. I understand that by pleading guilty or no contest, or admitting other conviction(s) or probation violation(s), I am incriminating myself. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17. 18. RIGHT TO PRODUCE EVIDENCE – I understand that I have the right to present evidence and to have the Court issue subpoenas to bring into court all witnesses and evidence favorable to me, at no cost to me. . 18. RIGHT ON CHARGES OF OTHER CONVICTION(S) AND PROBATION VIOLATION(S) 19. If applicable – I understand that I have the right to an attorney, the right to a jury trial, the right to confront witnesses, the right against self-incrimination, and the right to produce evidence and witnesses for all charges against me, including other alleged conviction(s) or probation violation(s). However, for a charge of violating probation, I do not have the right to a jury trial, but I do have the right to a hearing before a judge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19. WAIVER OF RIGHTS Understanding all of the above, for all of the charges against me, including any other alleged conviction(s) or probation violation(s): 20. I give up my right to an attorney, and I choose to represent myself. (Does not apply if you have an attorney) . . . . . . . . 20. 21. I give up my right to a jury trial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21. 22. I give up my right to confront and cross-examine witnesses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22. 23. I give up my right to remain silent and to not incriminate myself. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23. 24. I give up my right to produce evidence and witnesses on my own behalf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24. CONSEQUENCES OF PLEA OF GUILTY OR NO CONTEST 25. I understand that if I am not a citizen of the United States, a plea of guilty or no contest could result in my deportation, exclusion from admission to this country, or denial of naturalization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25. 26. I understand that a plea of no contest (nolo contendere) will have exactly the same effect in this case as a plea of guilty, but it cannot be used against me in a civil lawsuit unless the offense is punishable by a felony. 26. 27. I understand that any plea entered in this case may be grounds for revoking probation or parole which has previously been granted to me in any other case. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27. 28. I understand that the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) may consider any of my other convictions for DUI or reckless driving, even those that are not charged in this proceeding, and may impose a more severe license suspension or revocation as a result. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28. 29. I understand that in addition to the fine, the Court will add assessments which will significantly increase the amount I must pay. I will also be ordered to make restitution and to pay a restitution fine of $150 to $1,000 (or $300 to $10,000 if the offense is a felony), unless the Court finds compelling and extraordinary reasons not to do so. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29. 30. I understand that being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or both, impairs my ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, and it is extremely dangerous to human life to drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or both. If I continue to drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or both, and as a result of my driving, someone is killed, I can be charged with murder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30. 31. If applicable – I understand that if I am the registered owner of the vehicle used in the offense: A. The Court will impound my vehicle at my expense for up to 90 days, unless it is in the interests of justice not to do so. The Court may also declare my vehicle to be a nuisance and order it sold following a hearing if I have 2 or more other convictions for DUI, vehicular manslaughter (PC §191.5 or 192(c)(3)), or any combination thereof, in the past 7 years. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31A. I understand that first-time alcohol-related DUI offenders may be required to install an ignition B. interlock device (IID) for up to six months. I further understand that the court will require all repeat DUI offenders, as well as those involved in injury-related DUI offenses, to install an IID for a time- period ranging from one to four years, depending on the number of prior DUI convictions. I also understand that installation of this device, which prevents a vehicle from starting if alcohol is detected in my system, does not authorize me to drive without a valid driver’s license. . . . . . . . . 31B.

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C. If I am convicted of a second or subsequent violation of driving with a suspended or revoked license INITIALS • (VC §14601 et seq.) or driving without a license (VC §12500(a)), my vehicle will be subject to forfeiture as a nuisance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31C.

SENTENCES FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL/OR DRUGS (SECTION 23152)
MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM SENTENCES WHEN PROBATION IS GRANTED MINIMUM AND MAXIM UM OFFENSE (3 TO 8 YEAR PROBATION TERM) SENTENCES WITHOUT PROBATION

FIRST OFFENSE The Court may order me to serve between 48 hours to 6 months in jail. It will 96 hours to 6 months jail, and a fine within 10 years impose a fine of $390 to $1,000 plus penalty assessments and order me to of $390 to $1,000 plus penalty complete a 3 month alcohol/drug treatment program (or a 9 month program if assessments. The DMV will impose a See Nos. 28-37 my blood-alcohol content was .20 percent or more, or if I refused a chemical test 6 month driver’s license suspension. upon my arrest). The DMV will impose a 6 month driver’s license suspension, or a 10 month suspension if a 9 month treatment program is required SECOND OFFENSE A jail term of either: (a) 10 days to 1 year, or (b) 96 hours to 1 year, a fine of 90 days to 1 year in jail, and a fine of within 10 years $390 to $1,000 plus penalty assessments, and completion of an 18 month (or $390 to $1,000 plus penalty 30 month) alcohol/drug treatment program. The DMV will impose a 2 year assessments. The DMV will impose a See Nos. 28-37 driver’s license suspension. 2 year driver’s license suspension THIRD OFFENSE 120 days to 1 year in jail, a fine of $390 to $1.000 plus penalty assessments, 120 days to 1 year in jail, and a fine of within 10 years and completion of an 18 month alcohol/drug program if I have not completed $390 to $1,000 plus penalty one before. The DMV will impose a 3 year driver’s license revocation. assessments. The DMV will impose a See Nos. 28-38 3 year driver’s license revocation. FOURTH or SUB­ 180 days to 1 year in jail, a fine of $390 to $1,000 plus penalty assessments, 16 months, or 2 or 3 years in state SEQUENT OFFENSE and completion of an 18 month alcohol/drug program if I have not completed prison, (or 180 days to 1 year in within 10 years one before. The DMV will impose a 4 year driver’s license revocation. county jail); and a fine of $390 to See Nos. 28-38 $1,000 plus penalty assessments. The DMV will impose a 4 year driver’s license revocation.

ADDITIONAL PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION OF SECTION 23152 INITIALS • 32. I understand that the DMV may suspend or revoke my driver’s license under a civil procedure which is separate from this criminal action. I understand that the DMV’s action, if any, will be in addition to the Court’s sentence and that I must obey it. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32. 33. I understand that if I am convicted of a first or second offense, and the Court determines that I would present a traffic safety or public safety risk if I am authorized to drive during the license suspension or revocation period, I will be unable to obtain a restricted driver’s license from the DMV, which would allow me to drive to and from work, and to and from the treatment program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33. 34. I understand that the DMV will not restore my driving privilege following my driver’s license suspension or revocation unless I provide the DMV with proof of insurance for 3 years. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34. 35. I understand that proof of my successful completion of an alcohol/drug program must be received at DMV headquarters for my driving privilege to be reinstated, even if I am not ordered to attend such a program by the Court. I also understand that I must surrender my license to the Court. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35. 36. I understand that the DMV will prohibit me from operating a commercial vehicle for 1 year if I am convicted of a first DUI offense or willful refusal to submit to or complete a chemical test to determine my blood- alcohol level which occurred in any vehicle. The DMV will prohibit me from operating a commercial vehicle ever again if I am convicted of a second or subsequent DUI offense or willful refusal to submit to or complete a chemical test in any vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36. 37. I understand that the DMV will revoke my driver’s license for a period of 4 years if I have a prior felony conviction in the past 10 years of VC §23152, 23153 or PC §191.5, 192(c)(1) or 192(c)(3). . . . . . . . . . 37. 38. If applicable – I understand that if I was under the age of 21 at the time of my arrest, my driver’s license will also be suspended for 1 year and I must surrender my license to the Court. If I do not have a valid driver’s license, the Court will order the DMV to delay issuing a license to me for 1 year after I become eligible to drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38. 39. If applicable – I understand that if I am convicted of a third or subsequent DUI conviction: A. I will be designated as a habitual traffic offender for 3 years after my conviction, and I will receive an enhanced sentence if I drive in violation of my license revocation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39A.

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ADDITIONAL PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION OF SECTION 23152 (Continued) INITIALS • B. If probation is granted, I may request to participate in a 30 month treatment program. This program includes between 120 and 300 hours of community service. If the Court grants my request, I will be sentenced to the county jail for at least 30 days but not more than 1 year as a condition of probation, instead of the jail term specified in the chart on page 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39B.

SENTENCES FOR RECKLESS DRIVING (Sections 23103, 23103.5)

Nature of Offense Minimum and Maximum Sentences Other Consequences If Probation is granted: A maximum of 90 days in jail, or up to $1000 fine If alcohol or drugs are involved, this Reckless Driving plus penalty assessments, or both, plus conviction will act as a separate DUI reduced from attendance at a treatment program. conviction if I commit a subsequent Driving Under DUI offense within 10 years. The Influence If Probation is not granted: 5 days to 90 days in jail, or a fine of $145 to 1000 plus penalty assessments, or both.

SENTENCES FOR DRIVING IN VIOLATION OF A LICENSE SUSPENSION, REVOCATION OR RESTRICTION

Vehicle Code First Offense Second or Subsequent Offense: Section I have one or more prior conviction in the past 5 years of either sections 14601, 14601.1, 14601.2 or 14601.5. 14601 5 days to 6 months in jail, and a fine of $300 to $1,000 plus 10 days to 1 year in jail, and a fine of $500 to $2,000 penalty assessments. plus penalty assessments. 10 days in jail required if probation is imposed. 14601.1 Up to 6 months in jail, and a fine of $300 to $1,000 plus penalty 5 days to 1 year in jail, and a fine of $500 to $2,000. assessments, or both.

14601.2 10 days to 6 months in jail, and a fine of $300 to $1,000 plus 30 days to 1 year in jail, and a fine of $500 to $2,000 penalty assessments. plus penalty assessments. 10 days in jail required if probation is imposed. 30 days in jail required if probation is imposed. If I have been designated as a habitual traffic offender within 3 years of this conviction, in addition to the penalties above, I will be sentenced to serve 180 days in jail and to pay a fine of up to $2,000 plus penalty assessments. 14601.5 Up to 6 months in jail, or a fine of $300 to $1,000 plus penalty 10 days to 1 year in jail, and a fine of $500 to $2,000 assessments, or both. plus penalty assessments. Note: section 14601.3 also constitutes a prior conviction for this offense. Vehicle Code First Offense Second or Subsequent Offense: Section Prior conviction(s) in past 7 years of section 14601.3. 14601.3 30 days in jail, and a fine of up to $1,000 plus penalty 180 days in jail, and a fine of up to $2,000 plus penalty assessments. assessments.

ADDITIONAL PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF SECTIONS 14601, 14601.1, 14601.2 OR 14601.5 INITIALS • 40. If applicable – I understand that if I am convicted of a violation of VC §14601.2, or if the original charge was for a violation of that section but I am pleading to section 14601, 14601.1 or 14601.5, the Court will order me to install an ignition interlock device (IID) on any vehicle that I own or operate. This order will be imposed for up to 3 years. Installation of this device, which prevents the vehicle from starting if I have alcohol in my body, does not authorize me to drive without a valid license. Failure to install the IID shall result in the suspension of my driver’s license by the DMV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40. 41. I have read and understood the applicable charts on pages 3 and 4 which list the minimum and maximum penalties for the offense(s) I am charged with. (See No. 42 for the offenses not listed in the charts.) . . . . 41.

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ADDITIONAL PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF SECTIONS 14601, 14601.1, 14601.2 OR 14601.5 INITIALS • (Continued) 42. If applicable – I understand that the possible consequences for the offense(s) charged, which are not listed on the penalty charts on pages 3 and 4, include the following:

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SECTION NUMBER JAIL – MIN. MAX. FINE – MIN. MAX.

OTHER CONSEQUENCES: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

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SECTION NUMBER JAIL – MIN. MAX. FINE – MIN. MAX.

OTHER CONSEQUENCES: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

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SECTION NUMBER JAIL – MIN. MAX. FINE – MIN. MAX.

OTHER CONSEQUENCES: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

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SECTION NUMBER JAIL – MIN. MAX. FINE – MIN. MAX.

OTHER CONSEQUENCES: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
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PLEA(S) 43. I hereby freely and voluntarily plead ____________________________ to the following: GUILTY OR NO CONTEST

LIST CHARGE(S) 43. 44. If applicable – I freely and voluntarily admit the other conviction(s) that I listed on this form. I understand that this admission will increase the penalties which are imposed on me. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44. 45. If applicable – I freely and voluntarily admit the probation violation(s) that I listed on this form and give up my right to a hearing before a judge regarding the probation violation(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45. 46. I understand that I have the right to a delay of from 6 hours to 5 days prior to being sentenced for a misdemeanor, and the right to a delay of up to 20 days for a felony. I give up this right and agree to be sentenced at this time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46. 47. If applicable – I understand that I have the right to enter my plea before, and to be sentenced by a judge. I give up this right and agree to enter my plea before, and to be sentenced by:

TEMPORARY JUDGE’S NAME 47.

** DEFENDANT’S SIGNATURE: _____________________________________ DATE: ___________________

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ATTORNEY’S STATEMENT I am the attorney of record for the defendant. I have reviewed the form and any addenda with my client. I have explained each of the defendant's rights to the defendant and answered all of the defendant's questions with regard to this plea. I have also discussed the facts of the defendant's case with the defendant, and explained the consequences of this plea, the elements of the offense(s), and the possible defenses. I concur in this plea and in the defendant's decision to waive his or her constitutional rights.

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SIGNATURE OF DEFENDANT’S ATTORNEY DATE:

INTERPRETER’S STATEMENT (if applicable)

I, having been sworn or having a written oath on file, certify that I truly translated this form to the defendant in the language

indicated below. The defendant stated that (s)he understood the contents of the form, and then (s)he initialed and signed the form. Language: □ Spanish □ Other (specify): ____________________________________________

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COURT INTERPRETER’S SIGNATURE TYPE OR PRINT NAME DATE:

COURT’S FINDINGS AND ORDER

The Court, having reviewed this form and any addenda, and having questioned the defendant concerning the defendant's constitutional rights and the defendant's admission of other conviction(s) and probation violation(s), if any, finds that the defendant has expressly, knowingly, understandingly and intelligently waived his or her constitutional rights. The Court finds that the defendant's plea(s) and admission(s) are freely and voluntarily made with an understanding of the nature and consequences thereof, and that there is a factual basis for the plea(s). The Court accepts the defendant's plea(s), the defendant's admission of the other conviction(s) and probation violation(s), if any, and orders this form filed and incorporated in the docket by reference as though fully set forth therein.

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Judge of the Superior Court DATE: Temporary Judge of the Superior Court

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