Orange County Attorney for Multiple DUI Defense

Facing DUI Charges When You Have Prior Convictions

Do you have a prior DUI conviction on your record and were arrested for driving under the influence again? If so, an Orange County DUI lawyer at Gold & Witham may be able to help. When a person has already been convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) he or she will face more severe penalties for a second DUI conviction. Multiple DUI charges and convictions result in lengthened license suspension or license revocation, longer prison sentences and higher fines.

Another penalty is the requirement of an ignition interlock device, which is installed in the individual’s car. This device acts like a breathalyzer machine in that the individual must blow into it and register an approved blood alcohol concentration in order to start the vehicle. Additionally, a person with a prior DUI conviction, arrested for a new DUI offense, may have his or her vehicle impounded, depending upon the circumstances. While most DUI cases are charged as misdemeanors, a fourth DUI may be charged as a felony, with a prison sentence of up to 3 years!

Orange County Multiple DUI Defense Lawyer

Defending multiple DUI charges can be difficult. As the individual has prior driving under the influence convictions, it may be easier for law enforcement and the prosecuting attorney, not to mention DMV hearing officer, to believe that the defendant is guilty again. In defending a case involving multiple DUI arrests, the Orange County DUI defense attorneys at our firm will conduct independent investigations into previous convictions to see if they can be contested, in addition to defending the current charges the client faces. By approaching the case from two different angles, we are able to secure better results in more multiple DUI cases.

To schedule your initial case consultation, please contact an Orange County DUI lawyer from our offices as soon as you can.