Below are some of the consequences associated with multiple DUI offenses:

Second DUI Offense

• Jail: 90 days to 1 year


• Fine: $390.00 to $1,000.00+


• License Suspension: Up to 2 years


• Treatment Program: 18 months or 30 months in drug/alcohol treatment program

• Jail: 120 days to 1 year


• Fine: $390.00 to $1,000.00+


• License Suspension: Up to 3 years


• Treatment Program: 18 months or 30 months in drug/alcohol treatment program

• Enhanced Charges: Felony DUI charge


• Jail: 180 days to 16 months


• Fine: $390.00 to $1,000.00+


• License Suspension: Up to 4 years


• Treatment Program: 18 months or 30 months in drug/alcohol treatment program

  A subsequent California DUI arrest can lead to life-altering consequences. Therefore, it is imperative to contact an experienced California DUI defense attorney as soon as possible.

  ]]> tag:www.CaliforniaDUIBlog.com,2011://10.22206 2011-09-07T02:47:48Z 2011-09-04T02:57:34Z
  Two L.A. County Sheriff's deputies who were parked on the shoulder of Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu were injured when a California drunk driver propelled their vehicle onto the beach below. According to LA Weekly, the alleged drunk driver was...
  Thomas Wallin http://www.duipractice.com Two L.A. County Sheriff's deputies who were parked on the shoulder of Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu were injured when a California drunk driver propelled their vehicle onto the beach below.

  According to LA Weekly, the alleged drunk driver was driving a grey BMW 550 when he rear-ended the patrol car, sending it more than 20 feet down an embankment and onto the beach. The California DUI accident occurred at about 1 a.m. last Saturday in the 19400 block of PCH near Las Tunas Canyon, according to a sheriff's statement.

  The deputies had stopped to conduct a "safety sweep of the beach" on foot, according to the statement. When they returned to the patrol car, it was hit from behind.

  The deputies were trapped in the vehicle, requiring rescuers to use hydraulic saws and jaws to get them out. One of the deputies suffered serious injuries and was hospitalized, while the other suffered minor injuries and was treated and released within hours, according to sheriff's officials.

  Meanwhile, the alleged drunk driver, Mark Liebrecht, 44, was arrested on suspicion of California felony DUI. He also suffered injuries and was hospitalized, according to the sheriff's statement. His bail was set at $100,000.

  Felony California DUI can lead to serious fines and penalties, such as loss of your driver's license and jail time. Therefore, if you find yourself arrested for DUI, it is imperative to contact an experienced California DUI defense attorney as soon as possible.
  

  ]]> tag:www.CaliforniaDUIBlog.com,2011://10.22096 2011-09-02T01:27:13Z 2011-08-29T01:34:37Z
  In advance of the upcoming Labor Day Weekend, California law enforcement has already stepped up the use of sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols. Therefore, before you head out to celebrate this holiday weekend, please read the following tips for avoiding...
  Thomas Wallin http://www.duipractice.com In advance of the upcoming Labor Day Weekend, California law enforcement has already stepped up the use of sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols. Therefore, before you head out to celebrate this holiday weekend, please read the following tips for avoiding a California DUI:
  • Call a taxi or designate a sober driver. It's that simple. If everyone followed this advice, we wouldn't need to provide the additional tips.
  • Be informed. You can find information about California DUI checkpoints on Facebook or, for specific information for Orange County, the Orange County DUI Checkpoints website.
  • Stay calm. Clearly, this is easier said than done. An Orange County DUI checkpoint or DUI stop is nerve-wracking. To avoid the appearance of fumbling for your license and registration, it is important to make sure they are easily accessible.
  • Be polite. Roll the window down and place your hands on the wheel until the officer gets to your window. Wait until asked to reach for your documents.
  • Don't volunteer information. Resist the urge to talk your way out an arrest. This almost always does more harm than good. If the officer suspects that you have been drinking, he or she will often ask, "How much have you had to drink?" It is important to realize that you are under no obligation to volunteer this information. Simply return the question with one of your own. You might ask why he or she is asking you this question or if the officer would like to see your documents. If the officer asks again and you think you may be over the legal limit, it is best to invoke your right to speak with an attorney before answering any further questions.
  • Say no to field sobriety tests. If the police officer asks you to step out of the vehicle, you must comply. However, you do not have to perform any field sobriety tests such as walking on a line or touching your nose with both hands. If you think the tests may give the officer any reason to suspect you are impaired, politely decline to perform them.
  • Delay the breath test. You should also refuse the Preliminary Alcohol Screening (PAS) Test. The PAS test is similar to a Breathalyzer and is used in the field prior to arrest. Unless you are under 21, there is no penalty for refusing the PAS Test. This is not to be confused with a chemical breath test or blood test, which is administered after arrest and is required by law.
  • If you're arrested, submit to a breath test. At the police station, you will again be asked to submit to chemical testing. Under California's implied consent law, you must submit to a breath or blood test. Failure to do so after you are arrested for an Orange County DUI will result in harsher penalties such as jail time and loss of your driver's license for up to one year or more.

  If you plan on drinking this Labor Day Weekend, please remember to have a designated driver to get you home safely or call a taxi cab to avoid a California DUI.

  Finally, if you find yourself arrested for DUI, it is imperative to contact an experienced California DUI defense attorney as soon as possible.
  

  ]]> tag:www.CaliforniaDUIBlog.com,2011://10.22178 2011-09-01T17:59:42Z 2011-09-01T18:09:18Z
  Our Orange County DUI Attorneys want you to have a safe and relaxing Labor Day Weekend! If you plan on going out, please either hire a taxi or have a designated driver available as there will be several DUI Sobriety...
  Thomas Wallin http://www.duipractice.com Orange County DUI Attorneys want you to have a safe and relaxing Labor Day Weekend! If you plan on going out, please either hire a taxi or have a designated driver available as there will be several DUI Sobriety Checkpoints and DUI roving patrols all throughout California.
  
  If you are arrested for driving under the influence or have been stopped at a DUI sobriety checkpoint, contact our Orange County DUI Lawyers as soon as possible. You have only 10 days to contact the DMV to request a hearing; failure to do so will result in your license being suspended after 30 days. Call our Orange County DUI Defense Law Firm at 888-444-7210 to have an experienced and knowledge attorney request the DMV hearing on your behalf!
  
  Thursday: 9/1
  
  Cypress: September 1st - 9pm-3am - undisclosed location
  Redlands: 10pm - 3am - southbound lanes of Cajon St., south of Cypress
  
  Friday 9/2
  
  Apple Valley: 6pm-2am - undisclosed location
  Coachella: 7pm - early morning - undisclosed location
  Laguna Beach: all weekend starting Friday, Sept. 2nd through Monday, Sept. 5th
  Lake Elsinore: evening - undisclosed location
  Lemon Grove: 7pm - early morning - city limits
  Mission Viejo: 7pm-3am - undisclosed location
  Redlands: 10pm-2am - westbound lanes of Redlands Blvd., west of Eureka St.
  San Bernardino County: 7pm-2:30 am - between the cities of Chino and Montclair
  San Jacinto: 6:30pm-2am - city limits
  San Marcos: 7pm - early morning - city limits
  
  Saturday 9/3
  
  Imperial Beach: 7pm - early morning - city limits
  Long Beach: 6pm-2am - western section of the city
  Palm Desert: 8pm-2am - city limits
  Santa Barbara: 8pm-2am - undisclosed location
  
  Sunday 9/4
  
  Poway City: 7pm - early morning - city limits ]]> tag:www.CaliforniaDUIBlog.com,2011://10.22163 2011-08-31T23:48:26Z 2011-08-31T23:53:39Z
  Many drivers are likely aware of electronic monitoring thanks to celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan, who was actually busted for driving under the influence while wearing a monitoring device. The truth is that the DUI sentencing alternative is not...
  Thomas Wallin http://www.duipractice.com DUI sentencing alternative is not just for celebrities. In fact, it is one of the best ways for drivers who are convicted of driving under the influence to avoid jail time. How Does It Work? Electronic monitoring involves having the DUI offender wear an ankle or wrist bracelet that electronically monitors the individual's whereabouts while under some form of house arrest. The device sends a signal to a computer either at the probation office or to a monitoring contractor. The signal indicates whether or not the DUI offender is in compliance with the terms of the probation. Some electronic monitoring alternatives require DUI offenders to respond to periodic phone calls in order to insure that they are in compliance with the house arrest. Other alternatives sometimes involve the use of global positioning systems (GPS) that monitor and record whether or not the individual stays within permitted areas. Generally, DUI offenders are allowed to continue to go to work, attend school, go grocery shopping, attend court-order alcohol programs, etc., typically during the day, with the requirement that they are at home during the evening when most drunk-driving arrests occur. If DUI defendants deviate from these specific restrictions, then it is a violation of the terms of their probation, and they will likely have to serve jail time. Who Is Eligible? This option is generally offered as a condition of probation and allows those convicted of a drunk driving offense to avoid jail by limiting when and where they can go. Since only certain drunk-driving offenders are eligible for this alternative, it is imperative to consult with an experienced DUI defense attorney who will explore all of the sentencing alternatives that may be available in a specific case. Further information about California DUI laws can be found at the California DUI Guide website. Drivers facing a California DUI arrest are also encouraged to contact experienced DUI defense attorney Thomas Wallin for a free consultation. ]]> tag:www.CaliforniaDUIBlog.com,2011://10.22162 2011-08-31T23:39:04Z 2011-08-31T23:42:28Z
  Whenever you hear or read about a California DUI arrest or a DUI sobriety checkpoint, the phrase "field sobriety test" is often included. But what is a field sobriety test exactly? Our Orange County DUI Attorney want you to...
  Thomas Wallin http://www.duipractice.com Orange County DUI Attorney want you to know what these tests involve, how they affect you and how hiring a reputable attorney can benefit you in your specific DUI case. What is a Orange County DUI Field Sobriety Test? A field sobriety test, or FST as it is often called, is a system of determining whether a motorist is under the influence of alcohol and or drugs. These tests have been developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and are often administered by an arresting officer either during a routine traffic stop or during a DUI sobriety checkpoint. Field sobriety tests are designed to test the subject's ability to perform simple mental and physical multitasking skills. What different types of field sobriety tests are there? There are several different types of driving under the influence FSTs that an officer may as a motorist he suspects has been driving under the influence. The most common test often depicted in movies is the "walk-and-turn"; this test measures an individual's ability to follow directions and walk in a straight line. Other types include the "horizontal gaze nystagmust test" (where you are asked to follow an object with your eyes only), the "alphabet test" (where you may be asked to recite part of the alphabet) or even a counting test (where you must count backwards from a certain number, either odds or evens or any other combination) just to name a few. How do FSTs affect you? Although most arresting officers claim to be trained in administering DUI field sobriety test, most tests and results are based heavily on the officer's own opinion. Because of this, even if you believe you have passed the field sobriety test, an officer might arrest you due to the fact that they suspect you are under the influence. On top of this, being asked to perform a field sobriety test in Orange County can be nerve-wracking in of itself even if you haven't been drinking. The way you may react to being put on the spot may result in an officer believing you have been driving drunk and you could be arrested. How can a DUI attorneys can help? Our Orange County DUI Lawyers have all been trained in administering DUI field sobriety test, know the guidelines that are associated with the way they should be administered and are ready to subpoena and question your arresting officer. Our attorneys are devoted to getting you the best possible results in your specific DUI case, whether this is your first time Orange County DUI offense or you are being charged with a felony DUI in Orange County. Fill out our free Orange County DUI evaluation form today to have a dedicated attorney contact you directly to discuss the details of your case! ]]>