California Considering 3 Strikes Law for DUI Offenders
Posted on Nov 12, 2009 3:41pm PST
In the state of California, lawmakers are thinking about implementing a 3 strikes law that would be geared at cutting back incidents of driving under the influence (DUI). Under the possible law, anytime people had 3 DUI convictions, their driver's licenses would automatically be revoked.
Many advocates of the 3 strikes law say that it is a needed measure as many multiple DUI offenders are able to still drive after being convicted. According to one lawmaker, Senator Leland Yee, current laws, "do not allow for a judge to revoke a license if no one is injured." This makes it easy for DUI offenders to keep their driver's licenses despite their negligent actions.
At this time, people who are convicted of DUI for the first time in California are sentenced with mandatory 4 month driver's license suspension. If people have multiple DUI convictions, the suspension time increases, but not indefinitely.
If the law passes, people with 3 or more DUI convictions would instantly lose their driving privileges. By implementing this law, it is hoped that the amount of multiple DUI offenses decreases state-wide. However, there is some opposition to the 3 strikes law, which is why it has not yet passed. Despite opposition, advocates remain optimistic.
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