California DUI Law Will Give Repeat Offenders More Options
New California DUI Law
On July 1st, 2010, repeat DUI offenders may receive a bit of a break. Currently someone who receives a 2nd DUI will have their license removed for 2 years and are not able to apply for a restricted license for one full year. A person who is arrested for a 3rd DUI offense will have their drivers’ license revoked for 3 years with no ability to obtain a restricted license.
The new DUI law may be giving the multiple DUI offender group another option. For example, someone who receives their 2nd DUI may only have their license suspended for 90 days if they complete alcohol classes and have an IID installed. An IID is an Ignition Interlock Device that will not allow the car to start until the driver has blown a “clean” sample into the system. This will prevent the driver from operating the vehicle under the influence of alcohol. This will give DUI attorneys in Los Angeles another bargaining chip when fighting for their clients.
Even a person with a 3rd DUI conviction will be eligible for the program after a 6 month suspension as long as the act only involved an alcohol violation. If the accused is involved in an accident they will not be eligible for the program.
Mon, Jan 4, 2010
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