DUI Penalties

Fighting to Protect people from the Harshest DUI Penalties

Over the last decade, penalties for DUI convictions have become more and more severe. A first offense may result in up to six month is prison, fines, and mandatory attendance at a state-approved DUI school. Multiple DUI arrests and convictions can result in felonies involving significant time in state prisons. At the Law Offices of Donald M. Kelly, we are committed to helping people avoid DUI convictions or at the very least minimize the harsh penalties associated with a DUI conviction.

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Most first time DUI offenses generally do not result in jail time. However, given the stiff penalties for second and third offenses, it is never a good idea to even let a first offense go unchallenged. Multiple DUI convictions in a ten year period will result in significantly increase jail sentence, fines, and driver's license suspension. Multiple convictions in a two years period can result in a felony and possibly a state prison sentence.

There are circumstances that allow prosecutors to seek sentence enhancements:

• Prior DUI Convictions.
• High Blood-Alcohol Concentration - BAC is 0.15 or higher.
• Refusal to Submit to Chemical Testing.
• Exceeding the Posted Speed Limit by 20 MPH or more.
• Having a child under 14 in the car.
• Causing an accident or injury.

In addition to the increased criminal DUI penalties, the civil penalties associated with a DUI increase incrementally with each DUI arrest. At the Law Offices of Donald M. Kelly, we understand the impact DUI penalties can have on people's lives and we are dedicated to helping people minimize the penalties associated with a DUI / DWI and move forward with their lives.

Contact our DUI Defense Lawyers

Contact the Law Offices of Donald M. Kelly and we will immediately begin helping you minimize DUI penalties. You can reach us in San Jose at 408-298-2800 and in Santa Cruz at 831-429-1009. We can also be contacted by filling out the confidential intake form on our Contact Us page.