Legal Question in DUI Law in California
I got charged with 2 DUIs. But the first one they said it'll be wet reckless. A year after I received my 2nd DUI and got charged as DUI. Im doing my 18 month courses for alcohol programs. My license is suspended now, but is there a way I can get at least a restricted license? Because I can't afford to take taxi to work anymore. I heard about applying for SR22, will that help me get my license back?
2 Answers from Attorneys
You may be eligible for an Ignition Interlock restricted license if you have already served 90 days of suspension time. I need more information about your second offense to give you a definitive answer.
On a second DUI (your first "wet" counts as a DUI for prior purposes), you may be able to get a restricted license after 3 months if you install an ignition interlock device in your car.
The SR-22 is the proof of financial responsibility (insurance) that you're required to have in place now.