The penalties for DUI in California are severe. The following information is provided not to intimidate, but to ensure you understand what a DUI conviction will mean. This is why having the proper DUI representation, and the best possible California DUI attorney, is essential.

3RD OFFENSE SENTENCE:	IF NO PROBATION
These penalties apply to a conviction of V.C. Sec. 23152 if you have either:
(1) A separate conviction of V.C. 23152, or 23153, 23102, 23105 or 23106 which took place within seven years of the new offense or
(2) You have a new separate conviction of 23103 under 23103.5 which occurred on or after January 1, 1982, and within 7 years of the new offense.
Upon a third or subsequent conviction for the 23152, you must successfully complete a one-year alcohol program in order to be eligible for a driver's license in the future.
JAIL:	Minimum of 120 days, maximum of one year.
FINE:	Minimum of $390.00 (plus mandatory penalty assessments) to maximum of $1,000.00 (plus mandatory penalty assessments.
LICENSE:	Revoked for three years. License shall be surrendered to the Court and you shall be designated as an "habitual traffic offender." The status of an habitual traffic offender will result in an enhanced jail sentence if you drive with a revoked license in a violation of Vehicle Code Section 14601.2
TREATMENT PROGRAM:	None required; however, DMV will not reinstate license until proof of completion of a treatment program.

You can’t take chances with your life! The California DUI Penalties are too great to ignore. You need to speak to a California DUI lawyer who has built a career on defending a California DUI.