THIRD DUI, FELONY DUI AND DUI WITH INJURY – ALTERNATIVES TO JAIL

THIRD DUI, FELONY DUI AND DUI WITH INJURY – ALTERNATIVES TO JAIL

Drinking and driving is dangerous. So much so, that the district attorney and courts are allowed to use your prior driving under the influence convictions to increase the sentence on a pending DUI case. Individuals who have two prior DUI’s can be sentenced to up to one year in jail. A fourth DUI conviction in ten years can be charged as a felony. It carries up to three years in jail. If someone other than the driver is injured, even in your first DUI case, you can also be sentenced to up to three years in jail.

Luckily, there are DUI jail alternatives to serving lengthy sentences. If you are not going to win your driving under the influence case by fighting the facts, it is a good idea to consult your attorney. You can discuss options available to you other than jail.
By far the most widely accepted alternative to jail is a residential treatment program. There are many programs available for those with special needs. These include young children or the absolute need to keep working. Also, most jurisdictions have alternative courts which provide intensive probation but limited incarceration time. These include veteran’s court, mental health court and drug/alcohol court.

If you, a friend or a loved one is facing DUI charges and want to learn available options other than jail, contact The Law Offices of Ross Green at 650-780-0707 for a free consultation. The Law Offices of Ross Green can also be reached at rossgreen@rossgreenlaw.com or rossgreenlaw.com.

The Law Offices of Ross Green – Criminal Defense Firm specializing in DUI/DWI, Petty Theft, Domestic Violence and all other criminal offenses. Former Prosecutor on your side. Servicing Redwood City, San Mateo County, San Francisco, Palo Alto, and the Greater Bay Area.