A Third DUI is a very serious matter.
There are extreme penalties that accompany a third DUI.
You should do what it takes to avoid every being in the position of getting a third DUI.
Third DUI penalties vary from State to State.
You need to consult with an attorney in your State to find out specific third DUI penalties for your circumstance.
Here are some general guidelines that you may face with a third DUI.
Keep in mind, courts do have some discretion and your particular situation may demand more or less severe penalties.
Prison.
You'll probably be looking at a minimum of four months in jail.
It could go as high as a year in jail depending on the circumstances.
Probation.
We're talking three - five years probation.
This may involve having to report to a probation officer.
Driver's license.
You're going to lose your license for perhaps as much as three years.
This is a rough one.
You may not even be able to get a restricted license to drive back and forth between your home and work, as is typically done with lesser offenses.
School.
You're going into reeducation camp.
Probably for about two years, perhaps 18 months.
You need to get your mind right.
Costs.
This is going to hurt on the order of two to three thousand dollars or more.
This is just for fines and court costs.
Your lawyer going to probably want more than that.
Of course, your insurance will go through the roof, costing you tens of thousands of dollars over your lifetime.
You need to take steps to protect yourself from ever getting a third DUI.
It's not hard to do.
The penalties are just too severe to risk getting a third DUI.