Being arrested for driving under the influence is California can be a stressful experience. This is especially true if it is not your first California DUI offense. For California drivers, being charged with DUI for the second, third, or even fourth time can lead to serious penalties, including jail time.

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

Third DUI Offense

• 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

Fourth DUI Offense

• 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.

  Posted by Thomas Wallin at 7:57 PM | Permalink

A repeat DUI offender from Petaluma, California was recently arrested after a police stakeout at a bar under the state's DUI Habitual Offender Stakeout Program.

Under the terms of his DUI probation, Steven Roetter, a two time DUI offender, was prohibited from driving with any measurable amount of alcohol in his system, possessing or using alcohol, and entering locations where alcoholic beverages are the primary item for sale including liquor stores and bars.

Officers from the Habitual DUI Offender Stakeout Program spotted Roetter's vehicle parked outside a bar in Petaluma. After driving a minimal distance from the bar, officers stopped Roetter and conducted chemical testing. He was subsequently arrested with a blood alcohol level of 0.11 percent, above the legal limit in California.

Roetter is being charged with DUI with two prior convictions and violation of DUI probation. The Habitual DUI Offender Stakeout Program is funded by a grant through the California Office of Traffic Safety from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

If you have been arrested for a repeat DUI, you will need an experienced California DUI attorney.

Posted by Thomas Wallin at 3:55 AM | Permalink

Devin Dwyer, a Huntington Beach councilman, is trying to get the Police Department to post information and booking pictures from California DUI offenders up on a popular networking site.

According to the Huntington Beach Independent, voting will take place on Monday afternoon at the City Hall on whether the local police department will post information on Facebook. Dwyer believes that by posting multiple DUI offender's information will shame them into not repeating the offense as well as inform the public of those driving under the influence.

We believe that you deserve to have your name cleared before you end up on a social media sight; contact our California DUI Attorneys if you have been recently arrested.

Posted by Thomas Wallin at 3:24 PM | Permalink

Orange County DUI attorneys Thomas Wallin and Frances Prizzia were in attendance at the Orange County Bar Association Meeting to hear Judge Biggs speak in regards to DUI court. DUI court is an intensive program that is monitored by the Orange County Superior Court. As an alternative to mandatory jail time, DUI court is beneficial to those who are facing an addiction to alcohol. While DUI court is not advocated for every person charged with an Orange County DUI, under the right circumstances it serves as the most successful alternative to a mandatory jail sentence. With meetings similar to AA and an SB-38 multiple offense alcohol program, good candidates are those who have received second or third DUIs in a short amount of time. To learn more about the benefits of DUI court, contact our team of knowledgeable Orange County drunk driving lawyers. We are dedicated to DUI defense and will give you a free consultation regarding your case. Don't wait, contact us today.

Posted by Thomas Wallin at 8:11 AM | Permalink