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Third DUI Offense in California: Severe Penalties and the Importance of Legal Counsel
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense that threatens the lives of drivers, passengers, and pedestrians alike. The state of California takes DUI very seriously, especially since there are more drivers on the road in this state than in others due to the lack of public transportation. Unfortunately, the number of DUI cases is increasing every year. If you are facing your third DUI charge in California, your situation is very dire, and you will need legal counsel to help you navigate the complexities of your case.
Penalties for Third DUI Conviction in California
The penalties for a third DUI conviction in California become more severe because you failed to modify your behavior after the first two DUI convictions. In general, the punishment for a third DUI conviction in California is as follows:
– Probation: Three to five years of probation.
– Jail: Between 120 days and one year in jail.
– Fines: Between $390 and $1,000 in possible fines that you will have to pay.
– Education program: A requirement to complete a 30-month court certified DUI education program.
– Driver’s license revocation: A three-year revocation of your California driver’s license, which will then convert into a license that is for restricted use.
– Habitual traffic offender designation: An additional designation as a “habitual traffic offender” by the DMV.
In severe cases, there may be a recommendation to install a breathalyzer into your vehicle after you get your license back to prevent you from driving when you are intoxicated. The purpose of these severe penalties is to force the offenders to get help so that they do not pose a threat to themselves and those around them who are innocents.
Importance of Legal Counsel
As you can see, the consequences of a third DUI conviction are severe, and it’s extremely important to have legal counsel by your side. Walking into a courtroom with a third DUI charge without legal representation is generally not a good idea. Additionally, if you caused damage to another innocent party, you need an attorney to help you navigate the legal complexities of your case.
Our law firm has extensive experience in handling first, second, and third DUI offenses. We recommend that you contact our office to set up a consultation appointment with one of our associate attorneys, who will examine your case to determine possible defenses or ways to lessen the severity of your sentence. If it is your third DUI offense, you’ll need a qualified lawyer to help you determine the possible course of action to avoid having your license permanently revoked.
Contact us today, and we will do everything we can to potentially assist you with your upcoming DUI case. Together, we can weather the storm and help put the past behind you.
| Consequences | Description |
|---|---|
| Probation | Three to five years of probation. |
| Jail | Between 120 days and one year in jail. |
| Fines | Between $390 and $1,000 in possible fines that you will have to pay. |
| Education program | A requirement to complete a 30-month court certified DUI education program. |
| Driver’s license revocation | A three-year revocation of your California driver’s license, which will then convert into a license that is for restricted use. |
| Habitual traffic offender designation | An additional designation as a “habitual traffic offender” by the DMV. |
If you are facing your third DUI conviction in California, the situation is very serious. You will need legal counsel to assist you in navigating the complicated nuances of the legal system. Our law firm specializes in handling DUI cases and will provide a holistic approach to help you get the possible outcome. Do not hesitate to contact us today to learn about how we can potentially assist you in your case. Driving under the influence is a dangerous act that endangers the lives of others, so it is our duty to work together to find the possible solution.
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