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What happens when you have two DUI's and two MIP's?

Asked on Jul 25th, 2012 on DUI/DWI - California
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Bankruptcy Law Attorney serving Huntington Woods, MI at Austin Hirschhorn, P.C.
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If convicted of two DUI's and two MIP's you can expect to lose your driving privilege and spend some time in jail. Since sentencing can be influenced by the discretion a judge can exercise, it is impossible to predict exactly what will happen without knowing all of the facts and even then the most anyone could tell you would be the possible minimum and maximum sentences.
Answered on Aug 23rd, 2012 at 12:32 PM

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Dennis P. Mikko
In Michigan, upon your conviction for a second MIP, besides the possibility of jail, fines and costs, the Secretary of State will suspend your driver's license. You will not be eligible for possible reinstatement until the expiration of 5 years.
Answered on Aug 15th, 2012 at 12:48 PM

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Leonard A. Kaanta
Your third DUI is considered a felony and your 3rd MIP could also be a felony.
Answered on Aug 15th, 2012 at 12:48 PM

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DUI & DWI Attorney serving Reno, NV at Weo Office Suites, LLC
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The maximum penalty for any misdemeanor in Nevada is 6 months in jail and $1,000 fine in addition to loss of driver's license for increasing periods of time. A person could be subject to two years in jail and $4,000 fines plus loss of driving licenses for several years if convicted of two DUI's and two MIP's.
Answered on Aug 15th, 2012 at 12:48 PM

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Michael J. Breczinski
You probably end up in jail if convicted.
Answered on Aug 15th, 2012 at 12:05 AM

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You should quit drinking and hire an attorney so you can try to avoid jail, and maybe beat the cases.
Answered on Aug 15th, 2012 at 12:00 AM

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Pending? Or convictions? Can affect your ability to get a job, insurance, drivers license, and reputation. Best to hire a lawyer and fight everything.
Answered on Aug 15th, 2012 at 12:00 AM

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Wrongful Termination Attorney serving Huntington Beach, CA at Nelson & Lawless
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Multiple criminal charges? Prosecution, jail, fines, license suspension, etc. Enough? When charged with any crime[s], the proper questions are, can any evidence obtained in a test, search or confession be used against you, can you be convicted, and what can you do? Raise all appropriate defenses with whatever witnesses, evidence and sympathies are available for legal arguments, for evidence suppression or other motions, or for trial. Effective plea-bargaining, using those defenses, could possibly reduce the potential time and other penalties you face. If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney who does, who will try to get a dismissal, charge reduction, diversion, program, or other decent outcome through plea bargain, or take it to trial if appropriate. A little free advice: When arrested for DUI, whether alcohol or drugs, then upon release from jail or booking the defendant is given documents that include a notice that you have only ten days to file a request with DMV for a hearing on an appeal of the automatic suspension of your license imposed by DMV upon your arrest. That is separate and runs consecutively with any suspension that may be imposed by the DMV, or the court upon conviction. Contact DMV and do so, timely, then appear at your scheduled DMV appeal hearing and present any supporting evidence and testimony. If you do not win the appeal, you can still apply later for a restricted license for to/from work and school, etc., after serving at least of the full suspension period. If you don't know how to do these things effectively, then hire an attorney that does.
Answered on Aug 14th, 2012 at 11:55 PM

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Automobile Attorney serving East Lansing, MI at Nichols Law Firm PLLC
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Jail - if you get convicted. Contact a qualified DUI attorney.
Answered on Aug 14th, 2012 at 11:25 PM

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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Castle Rock, CO
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You hire a good lawyer! I am not trying to make light of your situation, but in all seriousness, if you have 2 pending DUIs, you need a good lawyer. Good luck!
Answered on Aug 14th, 2012 at 9:10 PM

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You will be getting some fines, some jail and a year long license suspension.
Answered on Aug 14th, 2012 at 9:04 PM

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Bankruptcy Attorney serving Federal Way, WA at Freeborn Law Offices P.S.
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How close are they together as far as occurrence dates? If they happened within 2 weeks of each other, you may be able to merge them into a single deferred prosecution. You will need to speak with an attorney about that. MIP means that you are under 21. if this is your history and you are not yet 21, I would say you have a serious problem. If you are convicted of 2 DUIs, the minimum penalty is as follows: 30 days in jail - non-suspendable (mandatory jail time) $1200.00 in fines plus costs and assessments 2 year revocation of drivers license - no right to an occupational drivers license after 2 years is up and your license is reinstated, you will have to have an interlock on your vehicle for one year, and you will have to have SR22 (high risk) insurance alcohol/drug treatment as dictated by the court...probably a 2 year program The penalties will increase depending upon the following factors: your breath test reading, whether you refused to blow, the facts of the case... was anyone hurt?... was their property damage? If you do not have an attorney GET ONE.
Answered on Aug 14th, 2012 at 8:57 PM

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There is mandatory jail time for a second DUI, and your license can be suspended for 1 year for each MIP. If both DUI's are still open, an experienced DUI specialist can coordiate the two so that you end up pleading to two 1st time DUIs. And don't forget the you have 2 separate DMV hearings to deal with, with only 10 days to request each hearing. You absolutely need to hire a DUI specialist!
Answered on Aug 14th, 2012 at 8:57 PM

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