To attain the status of Habitual Violator (HV), you must commit three (3) serious driving offenses within a five-year (5) period. One of the most common of these “serious offenses” is DUI.
If you have multiple DUI convictions and you are charged with another DUI, upon conviction of the third DUI within a five-year period you will be classified as a Habitual Violator. The possible penalties are severe:
- Your driver’s license will be revoked for five (5) years
- Your vehicle will be forfeited to the state
- No limited permit or probationary driver’s license for at least the first two years
- You must complete DUI School
- You must submit to alcohol/drug evaluation and counseling
A Habitual Violator who operates a motor vehicle without the appropriate limited permit or probationary license commits a felony for which he/she can be sentenced up to five years in prison and ordered to pay a substantial fine.
If you are charged with DUI and have previous multiple DUI convictions, you must act quickly! From the moment you are arrested, the government begins working on your case. If you hesitate to take action, you are wasting valuable time—time that your criminal defense attorney could be using to prepare your case.
For over 30 years, the attorneys at Raymond Giudice, P.C. have represented people charged with every type of DUI. At a time like this, you need to hire an expert—a criminal defense trial attorney who will aggressively fight to protect your rights and freedom, and do whatever it takes to achieve the best possible results for you.
If you have been accused or arrested for DUI, contact our office (404) 554-8800, or call Ray on his cell (404) 964-4185, to schedule an appointment for a free consultation. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.