San Jose Multiple Offense DUI Lawyer
Prosecutors in Santa Clara County expect your first DUI to be your last. If you find yourself facing DUI charges again, you aren't likely to get much of a break unless you fight aggressively to avoid a conviction.
Free Initial Consultation • More Than 40 Years of Alameda County DUI Experience
We are the Santa Clara County multiple DUI defense attorneys of The Law Offices of Michael L. Davidson. Our attorneys have earned a reputation for aggressive, effective representation for people facing the serious consequences of a repeat DUI conviction. Prosecutors know that we investigate thoroughly, prepare diligently and practice with integrity. When we work toward a resolution, they know we are prepared to win in court. Our number one priority, always, is to help you avoid jail time that is often a very real possibility for a repeat DUI or felony DUI offense.
We have helped numerous people fight to protect their rights and their freedom after a repeat DUI offense in Santa Clara County. Let us help you.
Penalties for Multiple DUI in Santa Clara County Are Serious
If this is your second DUI offense in Santa Clara County:
You face up to:
- One year county jail
- Three years probation
- Two years suspended driver's license
- Eight months alcohol class
- Heavy fine
Third offense (misdemeanor):
- One year county jail
- Five years probation
- Four years suspended driver's license
- 18 months alcohol education class
- Possible chemical dependency treatment program
- Heavy fine
Fourth offense (possible felony DUI)
- One year California state prison
- Five years probation
- Permanent suspended driver's license
- 18 months alcohol education class
- Chemical dependency treatment program
- Heavy fine
- Felony conviction on your permanent record
These possible punishments do not include additional sentences for any property damage, injuries or deaths resulting from an DUI accident.
Learn more about our Santa Clara County drunk driving defense practice at the following pages:
- Multiple DUI offenses in San Jose
- Felony DUI
- DUI enhancements
Protect Your Privilege to Drive
In California, holding a driver's license is a privilege, not a right. After being charged with a repeat DUI offense in Santa Clara County, you will automatically lose your driver's license to suspension. You have 10 days to schedule a hearing at the local DMV office to argue your case for restoring your license, while your criminal case is pending in the courts. If you do not appear within 10 days, your license will remain on suspension. At The Law Offices of Michael L. Davidson, we use your DMV hearing as the first opportunity to challenge the evidence against you. While preparing the evidence for the DMV hearing, we begin working with the prosecutor to have your charges reduced from felony DUI to a misdemeanor, or a DUI offense down to a wet reckless driving charges. We prepare thoroughly and present the clearest, strongest case possible to help you keep your driving privileges.
Charged with multiple DUI offenses in Santa Clara County? From our offices in San Mateo, we represent clients charged with DUI in San Mateo County and communities throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Contact our offices to schedule a free consultation with an experienced San Jose multiple-offense DUI lawyer today.
