2012 Brings Big Hit for Fresno Third Time DUI Offenders
Friends and colleagues are often surprised when I mention the new law that's on the horizon in 2012 for multiple offender DUI's. As a Fresno DUI Attorney, I have to stay on top of the new laws that are about to hit the streets. This new one is going to be a doozy.
Effective January 1, 2012, (AB 1601) will hit repeat driving under the influence offenders with a possible huge suspension. Codified as Vehicle Code section 23579, this law gives the court authority to implement a 10-year revocation of a driver's license when an offender has had three or more prior DUI convictions. This law makes it even more important to contact a seasoned Fresno DUI Lawyer who knows the consequences at stake.
The law does allow for the driver to apply after five years for a reinstatement if their vehicle has an ignition interlock device installed. Embedded in this law is also the power for DMV to re-suspend the license if there is any tampering or removal of the device. These changes in the law are an important reason to direct serious questions to the attention of a knowledgeable DUI Attorney in Fresno.
This law is strange in the sense that we just had new legislation, in the form of (SB 598) in July of 2010, shortening the suspension period on second and third time offenses to just 90 days and six months, respectively, with the installation of an interlock device.
With so much on the line these days, it makes absolutely no sense not to call a Fresno DUI Defense Attorney who knows the ropes and what it takes to protect your license.
