When a person has prior DUI convictions and is charged with a subsequent DUI, that person is considered to be a multiple DUI offender in the state of California. Each additional DUI offense will result in harsher legal penalties for the offender. These penalties can include imprisonment, community service, monetary fines, DUI classes, probation, and license suspension. In the majority of multiple offense cases, maximum penalties are sought by prosecutors and enforced by judges.

Since the penalties associated with multiple DUIs become more severe with every subsequent DUI, it is very important that a multiple offender retain an experienced and knowledgeable DUI defense attorney in order to negotiate the best result possible.

Listed below are non-enhanced legal penalties for individuals with 2nd, 3rd, and 4th DUI offenses in California:

Second DUI Offense (Within 10 years)

• Jail: 90 days to 1 year;
• Fine: $390.00 to $1,000.00, with possible penalty assessments;
• License Suspension: Up to 2 years;
• Treatment Program: 18 months or 30 months in alcohol or drug treatment program;

Third DUI Offense (Within 10 years)

• Jail: 120 days to 1 year;
• Fine: $390.00 to $1,000.00, with possible penalty assessments;
• License Suspension: Up to 3 years;
• Treatment Program: 18 months or 30 months in alcohol or drug treatment program;

Fourth DUI Offense (Within 10 years)

• Jail: 180 days to 16 months;
• Fine: $390.00 to $1,000.00, with possible penalty assessments;
• License Suspension: Up to 4 years;
• Any punishment triggered by an unsuccessful Administrative Per Se (APS) hearing is separate from the consequences which stem from a criminal court conviction.

The attorneys at DUI Crew have helped clients from all throughout San Diego fight their DUI charges with measurable success. DUI Crew’s group of attorney’s are reputable, understanding and extremely knowledgeable when it comes to DUI law. Unlike other attorneys, DUI Crew’s primary focus is DUI law.

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