Legal Tips & Guides

This article should provide the reader with the knowledge and understanding of the possible legal defenses as well as the potential court ordered penalties for a misdemeanor and/or felony conviction.

This article should provide the reader with the knowledge and understanding of the dangers of boating under the influence as well as learning a handful of tips to keep boaters and passengers safe.

Generally speaking, the sentencing for a second DUI depends on the circumstances surrounding your case

Facing a third-time DUI in California can result in serious ramifications, including a three-year license suspension, thousands of dollars in fines, and up to a year in jail. In California, a third DUI is a misdemeanor, but there are certain factors that may lead to felony charges. Most likely you will be charged with a misdemeanor so as long your driving didn’t hurt/kill another driver, passenger, citizen, etc. 

Dealing with a third-time DUI can be extremely stressful and costly. Depending upon the factors surrounding the case, a DUI charge in California may result in a jail sentence of 120 days to a year and fines between $390 and $1,000. While categorized as a misdemeanor (as long as no major injuries occurred), due to being a third-time DUI offense, the court is less likely to be lenient.

Is there a legal defense for failing a breathalyzer? Unlike what we see on daytime television talk shows when a person fails a polygraph while indicating that there was something wrong with the machine and/or the polygrapher; one can actually fail a breathalyzer due to a medical condition.