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 basics of boating under the influence of drugs or alcohol and the legal definitions of operating a vessel, personal watercraft, and the legal limits found under Harbors & Navigation Code 655.

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.