Los Angeles Second DUI Offense Defense Lawyer

California takes drunk driving offenses very seriously, with each subsequent offense occurring within 10 years constituting a “repeat offense”.

If you are convicted for a second DUI offense, the following potential penalties apply:

• Imprisonment from 96 hours to 1 year
• 2-year driver’s license suspension
• Completion of a mandatory 18-month or 30-month DUI program
• Fines of $390 to $1000
• Installation of an ignition interlock device

You may also be subject to three to five years of probation. If detained for a 3rd DUI, the penalties will substantially increase.

L.A. and Southern California 2d DUI Defense Lawyers

Where repeat offenses occur, often the actual penalties imposed by the court may be greater than the minimum allowed by law, so it is critical to contact an L.A. DUI defense attorney experienced in repeat DUI defense in order to aggressively advocate for the best possible results in your case. In addition to facing criminal charges, California drivers facing their second DUI conviction must also attend a DMV hearing. At the hearing, the DMV official will determine whether to suspend the motorist’s driver’s license based on three different considerations: whether the stop was reasonable, whether the driving had a BAC .08 or greater, and whether the arrest was lawful.

The lawyers at the Chahine Law Firm have years of experience representing clients throughout L.A. in court proceedings and at the DMV hearings and have successfully been able to reduce and get charges dismissed. For exceptional results and advice, contact the Chahine Law Firm today at 1-800-950-7755 for a free case consultation.