Trinity — Plea Form - DUI

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COUNTY OF TRINITY, 11 Court St. Weaverville, CA 96093

14. | understand the charge(s) against me, and the possible pleas and defenses. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS
15. RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL - | understand that | have the right to a speedy, public jury trial. At the trial, | would be presumed innocent, and | could not be convicted unless 12 einai He 8 were convinced of my guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. ,
16. RIGHT TO CONFRONT WITNESSES - | understand that | have the rah to confront and cross- examine all witnesses testifying against me.
17. RIGHT AGAINST SELF-INCRIMINATION - | understand that | have the right to remain silent and not incriminate myself, and the right to testify on my own behalf. | understand that by pleading guilty or no contest, or admitting other conviction(s) or probation violation(s), | am incriminating myself.
18. RIGHT TO PRODUCE EVIDENCE - | understand that | have the right to present evidence and to have the Court issue spores to bring into court all witnesses and evidence favorable to me, at no cost to me. RIGHTS ON CHARGES OF OTHER CONVICTIONS). AND PROBATION N VIOLATION(S)
19. If applicable - | understand that | 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, | do not have the right to a jury trial, but | do have the right to a hearing before a judge. . . . . wee oe 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. | give up my right to an attorney, and | choose to represent myself. (Does not apply if you have an attorney.) 21.1 give up my right to a jury trial.
21. | give up my right to confront and cross-examine witnesses.
22. | give up my right to remain silent and to not incriminate myself.
23. | give up my right to produce evidence and witnesses on my own behalf. . CONSEQUENCES OF PLEA OF GUILTY OR NO CONTEST
24. | understand that if | am not a citizen, a plea of guilty or no contest (nolo contendere) could result in my deportation, exclusion from admission to this country, or denial of naturalization. . 26 | understand that a plea of no contest will have 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 as a felony. . 27 | 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. . . 28.1 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. . 29 | understand that in addition to the fine, the Court will add assessments which will significantly increase the amount | must pay. | will also be ordered to make restitution and to pay a restitution fine of $100 to $1000 (or $200 to $10,000 if the offense is a felony), unless the Court finds compelling and extraordinary reasons not to do so. Lone Coe 76A298L_ PRU-101 (Rev. 1- 2017) INITIALS ¥

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co 30. 31. NSEQUENCES OF PLEA OF GUILTY OR NO CONTEST (Continued) INITIALS Y

| 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 | continue to drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or both, and as a result of my driving, someone is killed, | can be charged with murder. 30.

| understand that if | 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 | have 2 or more other convictions for DUI, vehicular manslaughter wane Code § 191.5 or 192.5(a)), or any combination thereof, in the past 7 years. 3tA. B. The Court may also require me to install an ignition interlock device (IID) for up to three years. Installation of this device, which prevents the vehicle from starting if | have alcohol in my body, does not authorize me to drive without a valid driver's license. 31B. C. If | am convicted of a second or subsequent violation of driving wil a suspended or revoked license (V.C. § 14601 et seq.) or driving without a license (V.C. . SBUD ee my vehicle will be subject to forfeiture as a nuisance. 31C. SENTENCES FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS ‘(Section 23152) Offense Minimum and Maximum Sentences when Probation is Granted Minimum and Maximum (3 to 5 Years Probation Term) Sentences without Probation First offense The Court may order a jail term of 48 hours to 6 months in jail. It will impose a be aT within 10 years fine of $390 to $1,000 and order me to complete a 3-month alcohol/drug pono et ee See Nos. 29-37 treatment program. If my blood-alcohol content was .20% or more, of if | refused a chemical test upon my arrest, | must complete a 9-month treatment program. The DMV will also impose a 6-month driver's license suspension, or a 10-month license suspension if a 9-month treatment program is required. suspension. impose a 6-month driver's license Second offense within 10 years See Nos. 29-37 A jail term of either: (a) 10 days to 1 year, or (b) 96-hours to 1 year, a $390 to $1,000 fine, and completion of an 18-month alcohol/drug treatment program. The DMV will impose a 2-year driver's license suspension. 90 days to 1 year in jail, and a $390 to $1,000 fine. The DMV will impose a 2-year driver's license suspension. Third offense within 10 years See Nos. 29-38 120 days to 1 year in jail, a $390 to $1,000 fine, and completion of an 18-month alcohol/drug program if | have not completed one before. The DMV will impose a 3-year driver's license revocation. 120 days to 1 year in jail, and a $390 to $1,000 fine. The DMV will impose a 3-year driver's license revocation Fourth or subsequent offense within 10 years 180 days to 1 year in jail, a $390 to $1,000 fine, and completion of an 18-month alcohol/drug program if | have not completed one before. The DMV will impose a 4-year driver's license revocation. 16 months, or 2 or 3 years in state prison, (or 180 days to 1 year in county jail); and a $390 to $1,000 fine. The DMV will impose a 4-year See Nos. 29-38 driver's license revocation ADDITIONAL PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION OF SECTION 23152 32. 33. 34. 35. 76A298L PRU-101 (Rev. 1-2017) INITIALS ¥

| understand that the DMV may suspend or revoke my driver's license under a civil procedure

which is separate from this criminal action. | understand that the DMV’s action, if any, will be in addition to the Court’s sentence and that | must obey it. 32.

| understand that if | am convicted of a first or second offense, and the Court determines that | would present a traffic safety or public safety risk if | am authorized to drive during the license

suspension or revocation period, | 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.

| understand that the DMV will not restore my driving privilege following my driver's license

suspension or revocation unless | provide the DMV with proof of insurance for 3 years.

| 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 | am not ordered to attend such a program by the Court. | also understand that | must surrender my license to the Court. 35. Continued on reverse

ADDITIONAL PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION OF SECTION 23152 (Continued) INITIALS © 36. | understand that the DMV will prohibit me from operating a commercial vehicle for one year if | 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 | am convicted of a second or subsequent DUI offense or willful refusal to submit to or complete a chemical testin any vehicle. . . . ... . 36. 37. | understand that if | was under the age of 21 at the time of my arrest, my driver's license will also be suspended for 1 year, and | must surrender my license tothe Court... . . 2... 2... ats 38. | understand that the DMV will revoke my driver's license for a period of 4 years if | have a prior felony conviction in the past 10 years of Vehicle Code § 23152, 23153 or Penal Code § 192(c)(1), or any conviction within 10 years of Penal Code § 191.5(a), 191.5(b), or 192.5(a) . . . 28 39. | understand that if my blood-alcohol level was .15 percent or above, or if | refused to submit to a chemical test, the Court will consider this in determining whether to enhance the penalties, grant probation, or impose additional terms of probation. 38. 40. | understand that if | am placed on probation, it is unlawful to drive with a blood-alcohol level of .01 percent or higher and that my license will be suspended by the DMV for up to one year if | do so. 40. 41. | understand that if | am convicted of a third or subsequent DUI violation, | will be designated as an habitual traffic offender for 3 years after my conviction, and | will receive an enhanced sentence if | drive in violation of my license revocation. If probation is granted, | may also request to participate in a 30-month treatment program. If the Court grants my request, | will be sentenced to the county jail for at least 30 days but not more than 1 year as a condition of probation. oh SENTENCES FOR RECKLESS DRIVING (Sections 23103, 23103. r) Nature of Minimum and Maximum Sentences Other Consequences Offense Reckless driving _If probation is granted: A maximum of 90 days in jail, or $1,000 fine, or If alcohol or drugs are involved, this reduced from both, plus attendance at a treatment program. conviction will act as a separate DUI driving under the —{f probation is not granted: 5 days to 90 days in jail, or $145 to $1,000 fine, conviction if | commit a subsequent influence or both. DUI offense within 10 years. SENTENCES FOR DRIVING IN VIOLATION OF A LICENSE SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, OR RESTRICTION Vehicle Code First Offense Second or Subsequent Offense Section | have one or more prior convictions 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 10 days to 1 year in jail, and a fine of $500 to $2,000. 10 days in jail required if probation is imposed 14601.1 Up fo 6 months in jail, or a fine of $300 to $1,000, or 5 days to 1 year in jail, and a fine of $500 to $2,000. oth. 14601.2 10 days to 6 months in jail, and a fine of $300 to $1,000. 30 days to 1 year in jail, and a fine of $500 to $2,000. 10 days in jail required if probation is imposed. 30 days in jail required if probation is imposed. If | have been designated as an habitual traffic offender within 3 years of this conviction, in addition to the penalties above,

| will be sentenced to serve 180 days in jail and to pay a $2,000 fine.

14601.5 Up to 6 months in jail, or a fine of $300 to $1,000, or 10 days to 1 year in jail, and a fine of $500 to $2,000. both. 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 $1,000 180 days in jail, and a fine of $2,000. 76A298L PRU-101 (Rev. 1-2017) Page 4 of 6

ADDITIONAL PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF SECTIONS 14601, 14601.1, 14601.2 or 14601.5 42. If applicable - | understand that if | am convicted of a violation of Vehicle Code § 14601.2, or if the charge was for a violation of that section but | 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 | own or operate for up to three years. Installation of this device, which prevents the vehicle from starting if

| have alcohol in my body, does not authorize me to drive without a valid driver's license. Failure

to install the IID shall result in the suspension of my driver's license by the DMV. 43.| have read and understood the applicable charts on pages 3 and 4 which list the minimum and maximum penalties for the offense(s) | am charged with. (See No. 41 for the offenses not listed in the charts.) . Sone 44. If applicable - | 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: e SECTION NUMBER JAIL - MIN. MAX. . FINE - MIN. MAX. OTHER CONSEQUENCES e SECTION NUMBER JAIL - MIN. MAX. FINE - MIN MAX OTHER CONSEQUENCES SECTION NUMBER JAIL - MIN. MAX. FINE - MIN MAX OTHER CONSEQUENCES e SECTION NUMBER JAIL - MIN. MAX. FINE - MIN MAX OTHER CONSEQUENCES, PLEA(S) 45. | hereby freely and voluntarily plead to the following: GUILTY OR NO CONTEST LIST CHARGE(S) 46. If applicable - | freely and voluntarily admit the other conviction(s) that | listed on this form, and | understand that this admission will increase the penalties which are imposed on me. 47 If applicable - | freely and voluntarily admit the probation violation(s) that | listed on this form and give up my right to a hearing before a judge regarding the probation violation(s). 48. | understand that | 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 odes for a teeny. | give up this right and agree to be sentenced at this time. 49 If applicable - | understand that | have the right t to enter my sled betore, and to be = sentencsd —_ judge. | give up this right and agree to enter my plea before, and to be sentenced by JUDGE'S NAME 76A298L PRU-101 (Rev. 1-2017) Continued on reverse INITIALS ¥ 42. 43. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49.

** DEFENDANT’S SIGNATURE: DATE: ATTORNEY’S STATEMENT

| am the attorney of record for the defendant. | have reviewed the form and any addenda with my client. | have

explained each of the defendant’s rights to the defendant and answered all of the defendant's questions with regard to this plea. | 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. | concur in this plea and in the defendant’s decision to waive his or her constitutional rights. SIGNATURE OF DEFENDANT'S ATTORNEY DATE INTERPRETER’S STATEMENT (if applicable)

|, having been sworn or having a written oath on file, certify that | 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 CJ Other (specify): 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. oO Judge of the Superior Court DATE [] Temporary Judge of the Superior Court 76A298L PRU-101 (Rev. 1-2017) Page 6 of 6