4. What if my prior wasn't in Mendocino County?
Sometimes, prior convictions from other jurisdictions, other California counties and other states, can be missed by the Mendocino County courts, and sometimes by the Santa Rosa DMV. Although this doesn't happen often and is not a development to plan for, nonetheless it does happen.
Moreover, if a prior conviction was recent and an accused is also in violation of probation, but the probation is in another jurisdiction such as Napa or Marin, or another state, then it is unlikely that an additional violation of probation charge will appear on the Mendocino County complaint following the latest DUI arrest, meaning that jail exposure may be less in Ukiah, but a separate case may arise in the jurisdiction where the prior conviction occurred. Consult with a DUI lawyer in Mendocino County and any other applicable jurisdiction about your specific cases.