2nd DUI Orange County
Cities Served in Orange County
- Mission Viejo
- Newport Beach
- Huntington Beach
- Costa Mesa
- Lake Forest
- La Palma
- Anaheim
- San Clemente
2nd DUI in Orange County: What You Need to Know
Consequences to a 2nd DUI in Orange County
A 2nd DUI in California is a very serious crime. The amount of jail time you face can be as low as 96 hours and as high as 1 year. More commonly, prosecution agencies will seek 30-90 days jail for a standard 2nd offense DUI.
In addition to the jail, you will face a 18 month alcohol school, SCRAM bracelet, $2,000+ in fines, 5 years probation, license suspension up to 2 years, Ignition Interlock device in your car, possible community service, MADD impact panel, and possible morgue program. However, with the right attorney, there are alternatives available. Speak to a 2nd DUI defense specialist immediately.
2nd DUI Bail
It is not uncommon for the court to require bail on your second offense DUI in California especially if you're on probation. If the case is serious enough, they'll ask the court with withhold bail completely. Speak to a 2nd DUI attorney immediately for a free consultation at 866-306-5306 for more information.
2nd DUI License Suspension
You have 10 days from the date you were arrested to have your attorney to contact DMV to request a hearing. It is better for your attorney to request the hearing to insure you get the best hearing officer for your case.
For some DUIs, including DUI refusal, a person faces up to a 2 year hard suspension of your drivers license without the eligibility of a restricted license. For more information about the suspension you face and how to avoid it, call 866-306-5306 for a free consultation with an experienced multiple offense DUI attorney.
What to expect at court for your 2nd DUI?
The first court date is called your arraignment. This is when the court formally charges you with a DUI. However, the work avoiding jail time comes before you ever walk into the court room on your 2nd offense DUI. You must show to the court you are taking your sobriety seriously and we have a court specific program dedicated to just that. Call 866-306-5306 for a free consultation to learn more about what you need to be doing NOW to avoid jail in the future.
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