The criminal justice system takes DUI offenses very seriously, as they can often lead to severe injuries or death; consequently, the penalties for repeat DUI offenders increase in severity with each offense. One example of multiple DUI charges is the following case from Florida.
A resident of Ocala, FL, was arrested on September 15th and charged with driving under the influence after a police deputy spotted the man riding naked on a motorcycle on Interstate 75. The deputy said he was driving early Tuesday morning when he caught sight of what appeared to be a naked motorcyclist. He caught up with the man--45-year old Dante Krauss--at a stoplight, and confirmed his suspicion that Krauss was indeed naked on a motorcycle.
According to police, Krauss could offer no explanation as to where he was coming from, where he was going or why he was naked. A Breathalyzer test was administered and indicated a blood alcohol level of .178, more than twice the legal limit. Krauss was then arrested and charged with what police deputies say is his fifth DUI. Krauss now has to face the prospect of multiple DUI charges.
In California as in much of the rest of America, the penalties for DUI increase exponentially with each conviction. While one non-injury DUI conviction might be considered a misdemeanor DUI--meaning possible probation and a suspended driver's license--a fifth conviction such as Krauss' could in fact be considered felony DUI, and carry much harsher punishment. Without adequate representation by a skilled DUI defense attorney, there is little hope of avoiding jail time. This is the danger in facing multiple DUI charges.
The general penalties for a first Los Angeles DUI conviction include probation, rehabilitation, monetary fines and increase in car insurance. With each subsequent conviction, the punishment increases in severity; by the 4th or 5th DUI conviction, defendants can face up to three years in state prison as well as possible permanent loss of their driver's license.
For a California driver facing multiple DUI charges, retaining a skilled Los Angeles DUI defense attorney can make all the difference. At the Los Angeles DUI Defense Center, our experienced team of DUI defense attorneys will leave no stone unturned in their aggressive defense of your case. Contacting the Los Angeles DUI Defense Center could make the difference between the future you want and one behind prison bars. If you or someone you love is in need of a Los Angeles DUI defense attorney, call our offices today and let us fight for you.
