Posts for the month 2, 2015

Third DUI Offense – What Drivers Need to Know

Changing January 1, 2027: Under AB 1546, signed in September 2026, a third DUI within 10 years can be charged as a felony, and a “wet reckless” counts as a prior. See California’s new repeat-DUI laws for what changes.If you have been convicted of DUI in the past, you might think that you know what’s in store for you with your third charge. Actually, you need to prepare yourself. A third DUI in the state of California carries stiffer penalties than a first or second offense. There are also other factors that can play a role. As always, the best defense is to avoid getting be[...]