Los Angeles Third DUI Offense Defense Attorney

Repeat DUI offenses include each time a driver is convicted of a California DUI within 10 years. With each subsequent conviction, the potential penalties imposed increase.

The California legislature has gotten tough on repeat offenders, with new penalties scheduled to take effect in 2012, including a 10-year possible suspension of driver’s licenses. Current law provides for a 3-year suspension.

Other penalties for a 3rd DUI Offense include:

• 120 days to 1 year in jail
• Driver’s license suspension or revocation
• Fines of $390.00 to $1000.00, plus fees and costs
• Attendance and completion of an 18-month or 30-month DUI program
• Community Service
• Installation of an ignition interlock device

L.A. and Southern California 3rd DUI Defense Lawyer

If you are facing your third California DUI, chances are the judge and prosecutor are going to be tough on you. You need an experienced L.A. DUI defense attorney to prepare your defense and fight to defend your rights. Where multiple offenses occur, often underlying issues of alcohol or drug dependency exist. Addressing those issues through placement in a rehabilitation facility or other alternatives to jail time may serve both our clients and society better than imposing harsh jail time.

The lawyers at the Chahine Law Firm have a proven track record of success of working with the court system to get charges reduced or dismissed, and where a conviction is unavoidable, we will advocate for alternatives to incarceration.

For exceptional results and advice, contact the Chahine Law Firm today at 1-800-950-7755 for a free case consultation.