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Multiple DUIs
IF YOU HAVE A PRIOR DUI AND HAVE BEEN ARRESTED AGAIN – NOW IS THE TIME TO CALL US FOR HELP!
In California and Los Angeles, DUI charges are considered some of the most serious charges you can face. When someone is convicted of a multiple DUI offense, the stakes increase. With prior DUI’s, fines are significantly higher and punishments are harsher. There is the potential for serving time in jail and long probationary periods. A DUI court can severely punish someone convicted of multiple drunk driving offenses. The court could determine that you are too dangerous to be allowed to drive, and all driving privileges could be taken from you. You should immediately call us. We can help you get through this.
Here are examples of the penalties for multiple driving under the influence charges:
California DUI Court Penalties for a Second Offense
In addition to the penalties for a first DUI conviction, a judge may also include sentence someone to:
- Up to 1 year in jail
- Up to $3000 in DUI fines and court costs
- Suspension of driver’s license for up to 2 years
- Alcohol counseling – Live-in and outpatient programs
- Installation of an ignition interlock device to start your vehicle
- Mandatory community service
- Probation for up to 5 years
Penalties for a Third California DUI Offense
A third DUI in California can result in even more severe criminal penalties. In addition to penalties for prior DUI convictions, a judge may also add the following penalties:
- Up to one year in jail (with a minimum of 120 days in jail)
- Up to $5000 in DUI fines
- Revocation of driver’s license up to three years
- Installation of an Ignition Interlock Device
- Weekly Alcohol programs up to 30 months
- Live-in and outpatient programs from 90 days to one year
- Mandatory community service
- Probation for up to five years
Penalties for a Fourth DUI Offense
A fourth DUI conviction in California may result in a felony DUI criminal record. In addition to the penalties for a probation violation for a recent prior DUI conviction, the DUI conviction penalties include:
- Being sent to state prison
- Up to $5000 in DUI fines
- Revocation of driver’s license
- Alcohol program up to 30 months
- Parole
Don’t take a chance with your freedom if you have been charged with a DUI! For specific answers to your questions and more detailed answers to the issues listed above, call the Los Angeles DUI defense lawyers at Takakjian & Sitkoff LLP for a free consultation.
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