Long Beach Aggravated DUI Attorneys

Defense Against Your DUI Charges

An aggravated DUI charge is a more serious offense than a standard DUI. According to California law, an aggravated DUI occurs when a driver is charged with a DUI within 10 years of three prior DUI convictions. When this occurs, the driver will be charged with an aggravated DUI, which is a more serious charge than a DUI. The consequences of an aggravated DUI conviction are more severe than those of a standard DUI conviction, and can include jail time, fines, and a driver's license suspension.

At West Coast Defense, our Long Beach aggravated DUI attorneys have handled thousands of DUI cases. As a result, we have developed strong relationships with prosecutors and judges, which allows us to work on your case behind the scenes to get the best possible results for you. Our attorneys are former police officers, so we understand how the system works and can use that knowledge to your advantage.

If you are facing an aggravated DUI, do not hesitate to contact our Long Beach aggravated DUI attorneys at (800) 922-6989 for a free consultation today.

Aggravated DUI Charges in California

An aggravated DUI charge occurs when a driver is charged with a DUI within 10 years of three prior DUI convictions. In this case, the driver will be charged with an aggravated DUI, which is a more serious charge than a DUI. The consequences of an aggravated DUI conviction are more severe than those of a standard DUI conviction, and can include jail time, fines, and a driver's license suspension.

The following are the different types of aggravated DUIs in California:

• First-degree aggravated DUI
• Second-degree aggravated DUI
• Third-degree aggravated DUI

First-degree aggravated DUI occurs when a driver is charged with a DUI within 10 years of two prior DUI convictions. If convicted of this charge, the driver will face the following penalties:

• Up to 4 years in prison
• Up to $10,000 in fines
• A driver's license suspension for 3 years
• A minimum of 48 hours to a maximum of 120 hours of community service

Second-degree aggravated DUI occurs when a driver is charged with a DUI within 10 years of three prior DUI convictions. If convicted of this charge, the driver will face the following penalties:

• Up to 1 year in prison
• Up to $10,000 in fines
• A driver's license suspension for 2 years
• A minimum of 10 days to a maximum of 90 days in county jail

Third-degree aggravated DUI occurs when a driver is charged with a DUI within 10 years of one prior DUI conviction. If convicted of this charge, the driver will face the following penalties:

• Up to 90 days in county jail
• Up to $1,000 in fines
• A driver's license suspension for 1 year

Note that these are the minimum and maximum penalties for aggravated DUI charges. Your actual sentence may be different depending on the circumstances of your case.

Aggravated DUI Penalties

In addition to the penalties listed above, the judge may also require you to install an ignition interlock device in your vehicle. This device is installed at the driver's expense and requires the driver to provide a breath sample before starting the vehicle. If the device detects a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08% or higher, the vehicle will not start. This is to ensure that you do not drive while intoxicated.

The judge may also require you to attend a Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Victim Impact Program. This program educates participants on the consequences of DUI and teaches them how to help someone who has been injured in a DUI accident.

If you are facing an aggravated DUI, do not hesitate to contact our Long Beach aggravated DUI attorneys at (800) 922-6989 for a free consultation today.