Any Third Offense DUI Needs a Highly Qualified 3rd DUI Attorney
This is your third offense DUI. If you go it alone, you're looking at jail time and a suspended license, there is no doubt about it. However, an attorney who focuses on multiple offenses such as yours will better your chances for jail alternatives. Call 877-717-2889 to speak to a 3rd DUI Lawyer Immediately.
Were You Recently Arrested for a 3rd DUI and are Looking for a DUI Lawyer to Keep You Out of Jail?
Are you concerned with the consequences of your recent third DUI arrest? Are you still on probation or amidst completing the requirements for your 2nd DUI arrest? Did you hire a DUI attorney for your first DUI who did nothing to help you fight your DUI and are hesitate in hiring an DUI Lawyer for your third DUI?
We understand. First, it is important to realize a third DUI is nothing like your first or your second DUI offense. For a 3rd DUI offense, you looking at a substantial amount of jail time with the statutory minimum of 120 days.
Hiring an attorney can minimize the jail consequences as well as convert the jail time to alternative sentence such as SCRAM or Electronic Monitoring while will allow you to work while you serve your jail sentence from the comfort of your home.
Consequences of a Third DUI in the State of California
- *Jail for 3rd DUI: 120 to 365 Days
- * Fines $2,500 +
- * License Suspension: 3 to 10 years
- * Ignition Interlock Required
- * 18 Month Alcohol Program
- * 3-5 Years Probation
- * MADD Panel*
- * DUI Court*
- * Morgue Program*
- * Community Service*
- *Depending on Jurisdiction
Consequences of a 3rd DUI for your Driver's License
Under current California DMV law, a third DUI conviction within 10 years carries with it a 2 year hard suspension of your drivers license with no eligibility to drive. However, new legislation gives the Judge in your third DUI the authority to suspend your license to up to 10 years with no eligibility to drive.
As of July 1, 2010, if your DUI attorney can negotiate a deal in your case which would allow you to get a restricted license after serving a mere 6 months of a suspended license, SO LONG AS YOU ARE NOT ON PROBATION FOR YOUR PRIOR DUI.
Beware! Don't let just any DUI attorney handle your Third DUI offense. New DMV policies have gone in to effect. DMV Driver Safety Offices now flag 3rd Offense DUI files for another DMV action: Physical and Mental DMV hearings, where the Department of Motor Vehicles attempts to suspend your drivers license for LIFE by finding you physical unfit to drive due to alcoholism. If you have any questions regarding DMV Physical and Mental DMV hearings when it comes to DUI, call 877-717-2889 to speak to Attorney Julia Simmons regarding your 3rd Offense DUI and the DMV.
Therefore, an experienced DUI lawyer familiar with DMV requirements as they related to third time DUI offenders can significantly reduce or eliminate the amount of drivers license suspension you are facing due to your recent 3rd DUI arrest. For more information, speak to an experienced DUI attorney immediately or call 877-717-2889 for a free consultation with a DUI attorney who focuses on defending individuals accused of multiple DUIs.
