Penalties for Multiple DUI Convictions in Los Angeles
Los Angeles DUI Defense Attorney
Obtaining experienced legal counsel and aggressive defense representation is important in the face of multiple DUI charges, and at Gold & Witham our team of attorneys is here to provide you the level of help you need. A
Los Angeles DUI attorney at our firm can accurately analyze your case to determine the best approach to help you avoid the various penalties associated with a conviction.
When a driver is convicted of multiple DUI offenses, he or she will face increased penalties. The specific type and severity of penalties enforced may vary depending on the jurisdiction and the circumstances surrounding the case. However, a driver will typically face an increased term of imprisonment in
jail or may even face a state prison sentence. The term of driver's license suspension will also be increased, as will fines and various court fees. Vehicle impoundment is also likely for a
second,
third or
fourth DUI arrest, and if the driver is convicted he or she will be required to have an
ignition interlock device installed in his or her vehicle (at the driver's expense). The waiting period to apply for a restricted license to drive to and from work and school is also increased and in some cases a driver may not be able to qualify at all.
For a complete list of penalties that may be enforced for a first, second, third or fourth DUI conviction, please visit our
DUI penalties
page.
Avoiding Penalties for Multiple DUI Offenses
There is no question that the legal counsel you receive in criminal court proceedings and at your
DMV hearing will have an impact on the final penalties you face. At our Los Angeles DUI defense firm, our primary mission is to secure a dismissal of all charges or an acquittal in court. If this is not possible due to the circumstances of the case, our primary objective will then be to help our client avoid incarceration by minimizing all potential penalties.
Contact a Los Angeles DUI Lawyer at our firm today to learn more about how you can avoid serious penalties for multiple drunk driving offenses. |