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If you have been charged with a multiple offense DUI, it is important to contact an experienced DUI attorney. Your attorney can help you fight your charges and help you avoid the most serious consequences of a DUI conviction. At DUI Rescue Guys, our Northern California multiple DUI attorney has handled hundreds of DUI cases and can help you get the results you need.

To learn more about your rights and how we can help you, call DUI Rescue Guys at 866-4Rescue or contact us online.

What Is a Multiple Offense DUI in California?

A multiple offense DUI occurs when a person is arrested for DUI on two or more separate occasions within a 10-year period. If you have been arrested for DUI on two or more separate occasions, you may be charged with a multiple offense DUI. A multiple offense DUI is a wobbler offense, which means it can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony.

If you are charged with a multiple offense DUI, the court will consider the circumstances of your prior DUI convictions when determining your sentence. A court may consider aggravating and mitigating factors when determining your sentence. Aggravating factors may include a prior DUI conviction, a high BAC level, and/or injuring another person while driving under the influence.

Mitigating factors may include a clean driving record, a good reputation in the community, and/or a willingness to attend an alcohol treatment program.

How Are Multiple Offenses Punished in California?

In California, a multiple offense DUI can be punished as a misdemeanor or a felony. If you have two prior DUI convictions within the past 10 years, and you are charged with a third DUI, the court may consider your DUI as a felony. The court may also consider aggravating and mitigating factors when determining your sentence.

The following is a list of aggravating factors that may increase the severity of your sentence:

  • Prior DUI conviction within the past 10 years
  • High BAC level
  • Injury to another person
  • Refusal to submit to testing

The following is a list of mitigating factors that may decrease the severity of your sentence:

  • Clean driving record
  • Good reputation in the community
  • Willingness to attend alcohol treatment

If you are convicted of a multiple offense DUI, you may face increased fines, increased jail time, increased license suspension time, and increased alcohol education classes. You may also face increased probation time and increased insurance premiums.

Contact DUI Rescue Guys Today

If you have been arrested for a DUI in California, you are facing serious consequences. You may be facing jail time, license suspension, and increased insurance premiums. You may also be facing increased fines and mandatory alcohol education classes. 

If you have been charged with a multiple offense DUI, it is important to contact an experienced DUI attorney. Your DUI attorney can help you fight your charges and help you avoid the most serious consequences of a DUI conviction. 

Contact us at 866-4Rescue to schedule a free consultation with our Northern California multiple DUI attorney.

Have Questions?

We Have Answers!

Whether you have questions or you’re ready to get started, our legal team is ready to help.

  • What is blood-alcohol content level?
    Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is the amount of alcohol in a person’s bloodstream, expressed as a percentage. In California, as in all 50 states, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a BAC level of 0.08 percent or higher. The BAC level can be measured with either a breath test or a blood test.
  • Do I have to get a lawyer if I’m charged with a DUI?
    You have the right to represent yourself in court if you choose. But there are good reasons, well beyond our natural bias toward calling in for legal help, that make having a lawyer extremely valuable. An experienced attorney knows how to investigate a case, from reviewing dash cam footage of the traffic stop, to reviewing police reports, to looking into how a breath or blood test was handled. Call DUI Rescue Guys at (866) 442-0363">(866) 442-0363 or fill out our online contact form and set up a free consultation today.
  • Is a breath test always accurate?
    No. It’s essential to check into possible causes of inaccuracy. These could include faulty equipment, as law enforcement officers must ensure the machines are recalibrated on a regular basis. Furthermore, false readings can be caused by food items such as bread or sugary products, substances like mouthwash as well as medical conditions such as reflux.
  • What should I say if the officer asks if I’ve been drinking?
    We all have a constitutional right to invoke silence, and to not have that held against us in a court of law. Drivers are well-advised to exercise that right at a traffic stop. In California, a police officer must have probable cause to test a driver’s BAC level. This could include noticeable signs, such as slurred speech or visible alcohol containers in the vehicle. But an admission by the driver that they have been drinking can also be considered probable cause.
  • What if the prosecutor offers a plea agreement?
    The District Attorney’s office may present defendants with a deal—plead guilty, but to a lesser charge. Whether that deal is a good one depends on the circumstances of each case, how much evidence the D.A. has and whether that evidence will stand up in court. But consider this—most people are unaware of some of the answers we’ve given here, regarding all the ways a DUI arrest might be challenged. And these answers are just scratching the surface when it comes to possible challenges. Therefore, it’s at least possible that the deal might be better for the prosecution than for the defendant. An experienced lawyer will know.