June 25, 2011 (Press-News.org) Tougher Sentences for Repeat Driving Under the Influence Convictions
A first-time driving under the influence (DUI) conviction carries aggressive sentencing, but when there are aggravating factors, such as previous DUI convictions, the penalties grow even harsher. Approximately 1.5 million drivers are arrested for DUI in California each year, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data shows. Of those, about one-third are repeat offenders. In total, more than 310,000 Californians have three or more DUI convictions, according to the NHTSA.
Penalties for a second DUI include:
-A $2,500 fine
-Required ignition interlock device installation
-Possible vehicle confiscation
-Two-year license suspension or revocation
-Possible year-long prison sentence
-Participation in a mandatory drunk driving education program
For a third DUI conviction, there is a fine of $2,500, the possibility of a year in jail and another mandatory drunk driving education program. A third conviction requires 30 months in the program, up from the 18 required after a second DUI. Additionally, beginning on January 1, 2012 drivers convicted of a third or subsequent DUI within a decade may have their license suspended for 10 years.
A fourth DUI conviction can be a felony and has a possible one to three-year sentence. If there are any severe injuries or deaths involved in an accident resulting in a DUI, it is also a felony. Accidents caused by drunk drivers that cause injury also receive higher punishments if the driver had a previous DUI.
Speak to a Criminal Defense Attorney
For those charged with a repeat DUI, the sentence can be quite severe. The potential loss of a driver's license and the social stigma attached to having to blow into an interlock device before your car will start -- not to mention the fines and jail time -- can be overwhelming. If you have been charged with a second or subsequent DUI, contact an experienced DUI attorney.
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Tougher Sentences for Repeat Driving Under the Influence Convictions
A first-time driving under the influence (DUI) conviction carries aggressive sentencing, but when there are aggravating factors, such as previous DUI convictions, the penalties grow even harsher. More than 310,000 Californians have three or more DUI convictions, according to the NHTSA.
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[Press-News.org] Tougher Sentences for Repeat Driving Under the Influence ConvictionsA first-time driving under the influence (DUI) conviction carries aggressive sentencing, but when there are aggravating factors, such as previous DUI convictions, the penalties grow even harsher. More than 310,000 Californians have three or more DUI convictions, according to the NHTSA.