A DUI third offense has much harsher fees and jail time involved for a conviction and it is important to retain an experienced attorney as soon as possible if you have been arrested. While the penalties are severe, you still have rights and your lawyer should explore every option for your defense.
Attorney James V. Bickford knows that every case is different and that just because you were arrested, the situation is not hopeless. There is a defense. With more than a decade of DUI defense experience, he can provide the answers and representation that you deserve. When your whole life seems like it has been changed with an arrest, it is not a waste of time or money to fight the charge and protect your rights.
Del Mar Third-Offense DUI Lawyer
California penalties for first DUI and multiple offenses are as follows:
| First Offense | Second Offense | Third Offense | Fourth Offense | |
| Jail | From 96 hours to 6 months | 10 days to 6 months | 120 days to 1 year | 180 days to 1 year |
| Fine | From $1,000 to $4,000 | $1,000 to $4,000 | $1,000 to $4,000 | $1,000 to $4,000 |
| License Suspension | 4 months suspension | 2 years suspension | 3 years revocation | 4 years revocation |
Penalties for a third DUI in California also include three to five years of probation, DUI school and the installation of an Ignition Interlock system. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will also impose sanctions that are independent of the criminal penalties. Not being able to drive for up to three years will have a significant impact on your ability to work, go to school and live your life.
Felony DUI in San Diego and California
For more information regarding a third-offense DUI in California, contact James Bickford for a free case evaluation. Send an e-mail or call our San Diego office at 619-702-7400 as soon as possible after an arrest.
