What if I have prior DUI or alcohol-related reckless driving convictions within a 10-year period of my recent arrest?
Having prior DUI or alcohol-related reckless driving convictions with a 10 year period can increase the potential punishments associated with your recent charges. These punishments can increase with each successive conviction. The 10-year period for a prior conviction penalty enhancement is measured from incident date to incident date, and not from the date of your conviction. Previous DUI convictions must be considered constitutionally valid under current California law, however. If your previous DUI conviction may be invalidated under the California constitution, our San Diego DWI defense attorney will work diligently to see that your previous DUI arrest and conviction is stricken from consideration.
