Client was charged with a third DUI within 10 years under Vehicle Code 23152. California law requires a minimum of 120 days in jail for a third DUI under Vehicle Code § 23546. Despite a high BAC, we built a strong mitigation profile and secured alternatives to custody. Client did not spend a single day in jail.
A third DUI is a serious offense under California law. Vehicle Code § 23546 mandates at least 120 days in county jail, even when probation is granted. With a high BAC and two prior convictions, our client was facing mandatory custody time and limited options.
We assembled a comprehensive mitigation package using our network of treatment providers, counselors, and community resources. We presented the court with verified documentation of sobriety efforts and structured alternatives to incarceration.
The court granted probation and approved a non-custodial sentence. No jail time was served.
This result reflects strategic preparation, credibility with the court, and effective use of alternatives to incarceration—even in the face of mandatory jail statutes.
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