May 25th 2011 by Nathan Gjesdal
Drinking Under the Influence DUI
#1 – RECENT CHANGES IN DUI LAW
“New California DUI Law Takes Effect in January 2012”
In 2010, AB 1601 was signed into law. Under the new DUI law, drunk drivers who have been convicted of driving under the influence three times in 10 years could lose their licenses for a decade. California Assemblyman Jerry Hill believes that the new DUI law will take away up to 10,000 drivers’ licenses. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that over 300,000 California residents had 3 or more DUI convictions as of 2008.
The new law will go into effect beginning January 1, 2012.
The purpose of this new law is to punish repeat DUI offenders in California. However, it may have a devastating impact on drivers and the families of those who are wrongfully convicted of a California DUI. Losing your license for 10 years can seriously and adversely impact your ability to work, go to school, and care for your family.
With this new California DUI law, if you are wrongfully charged with a first- or second-time DUI and you choose to accept the penalties, you may face serious consequences in the future. This law is similar to the California "three strikes law" – only instead of going to prison, you may lose your driving privileges for a decade.
Do not let this happen to you. If you or a loved one has been accused of driving under the influence, the California drunk driving lawyers of the Law Offices of Natalio Pereira can help. We will aggressively fight your charges, represent you at your DMV hearing, and help you keep your license. Call our offices at (714) 488-2282 to schedule an appointment to meet with one of our attorneys.
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