Third DUI

Third DUI

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Las Vegas Defense Attorney Explains 3rd DUI Offense within 7 Years

A third Driving Under the Influence (DUI) offense in Nevada committed within 7 years of the first 2 offenses will lead to severe and administrative criminal penalties. The 3rd offense is also considered as a Class B felony that includes commitment to a Nevada prison for a minimum of 6 months to 1 year. Penalties would be harsher if the defendant injures another person. Yet an expert and skilled Las Vegas DUI attorney may able to negotiate a favorable resolution where the defendant undergoes rehab in lieu of prison or where charges are dropped completely.

Las Vegas 3rd DUI (within 7 years) Charges: The Penalties

Administrative Penalties

  • Suspension of Driver’s license for 3 years with possible eligibility for a restricted license.
  • Suspension of motor vehicle registration
  • Victim impact panel attendance (MADD lecture)
  • SR22 Nevada insurance requirement
  • Installation of the Ignition interlock device for 12 months up to 36 months
  • Civil penalty of $35
  • Rehabilitation program approved by the Health Department of Nevada for a period of 3 years

Criminal Penalties

  • 1 to 6 years in Nevada State Prison
  • $2,000 to $5,000 fines

Plea Options

Nevada allows the defendant to plead guilty, not guilty, or nolo contendere (no contest). No contest plea means you accept the penalties without admitting guilt. Not guilty plea means the case has a possibility that it will go to trial if pre-conference hearings.

Las Vegas 3rd DUI Charges: The Defenses

Defendants are presumed innocent until prosecution proves their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. A skilled Las Vegas DUI defense attorney will investigate every details of the case to find inconsistencies, inaccuracies, and insufficiencies to create this reasonable doubt. Common strategies include:

  • The Police officer had no probable cause to signal the driver to pull over.
  • The First 2 DUI convictions were not valid.
  • The previous DUI convictions were outside 7-year time frame.
  • The blood or breath tests were not performed correctly.
  • The technicians who tested the blood (if the driver took the blood test) lacked proper certification.
  • Medical condition which caused the driver’s BAC to read higher than it really was.

Las Vegas 3rd DUI Criminal Defense Attorney, Ross Goodman

The Clark County’s district attorney’s office in Nevada prosecutes third DUI cases differently. If you have been arrested for a third DUI offense, it is important that you seek for expert legal advice as soon as possible. Ross Goodman, a Las Vegas DUI attorney, is an experienced attorney who will work to defend your rights to the full extent allowed by law and help you with the complex court processes involved. Third DUI is a serious case, it could have a major impact not only on your freedom, but also your employment, car insurance, and properties.

Contact Ross Goodman and learn the possibilities that may apply to your case and he will fight passionately for your innocence.

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Testimonials
  • “Winning a close to $1M verdict against a promoter who invested millions of dollars from NHL players. I enjoyed working with Ross Goodman, a long  time colleague and friend.  His office was very user friendly and his staff more than helpful.  It made the trial very bearable and our presentation effective.”
    --Ronald R.
  • “I’ve had the pleasure of employing Mr. Goodman for my legal counsel recently and I’m very happy indeed with how things worked out. He was very reliable, smart and detail-oriented and we got the best results we could’ve imagined. Recommended to everyone!”
    --Pam M.
  • “My case was really a complicated mess. I don’t think many lawyers can sort it all out, but thankfully, I was just lucky enough to find Mr. Ross Goodman. He handled everything with ease and confidence and I couldn’t have asked for more.”
    --Glen M.
  • “Ross is an excellent advisor and communicator, and has made sure that everything went well on my defense. He showed me genuine concern and represented me without planting a single seed of doubt in my confidence. Thank you Ross.”
    --Bob K.
  • “I’ve known Ross Goodman all throughout my business career and he has always delivered solid results all the time. He has secured the continuation of my endeavors and helped me in all my legal needs. If ever I need some good legal advice, I turn to nobody else but Ross Goodman.”
    --David S.
  • “Ross is without a doubt, one of the best attorneys in his field in Las Vegas today. His wonderful advice and dedicated service belongs to the top caliber of professional lawyers in the country.”
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    --Salvatore C.
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    --Lorin E.
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    --Tommie G.
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    --Andrew Z.
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