From Law Offices of Anna R. Yum - Second DUI Offense breaks down what happens when you’re facing a second DUI in San Diego and the serious consequences that follow under California law. A second DUI within 10 years can trigger mandatory jail time, steep fines, a two-year license suspension, and an ignition interlock device (IID) requirement. This episode explores the penalties outlined under California Vehicle Code Section 23540 and Vehicle Code Section 23542, including custody exposure ranging from 90 days to one year in county jail, probation conditions, DUI education programs, and the true financial impact once penalty assessments are added.

Listeners will also gain clarity on the DMV administrative process that unfolds after an arrest. If you are 21 or older and register a 0.08% BAC or higher, the DMV can impose a one-year Administrative Per Se suspension unless you request a hearing within 10 days. We explain how the DMV hearing works, what happens if you miss the deadline, the difference between a full suspension and an IID restricted license, and why acting quickly can protect your driving privileges. The episode highlights how the Law Offices of Anna R. Yum represents clients at DMV hearings and in San Diego Superior Court to challenge both the criminal and administrative sides of a second DUI case.

Drawing on her background as a former prosecutor with the Riverside County District Attorney's Office, Anna R. Yum shares how cases are built and where they can be attacked. From challenging the legality of the traffic stop to questioning field sobriety tests and scrutinizing chemical testing procedures under Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations, the discussion covers practical defense strategies. The episode also explains the rising blood alcohol defense, wet reckless reductions under Vehicle Code Section 23103.5, and the long-term consequences involving SR-22 requirements, insurance increases, and potential expungement under Penal Code Section 1203.4.

With experience handling cases at the San Diego Hall of Justice, the South County Regional Center in Chula Vista, the North County Regional Center in Vista, and the East County Regional Center in El Cajon, Anna R. Yum of the Law Offices of Anna R. Yum provides insight into how local courts approach repeat DUI cases. Recognized by Super Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and Best Lawyers in America, and featured on Fox News, CNN, and Court TV, she explains what defendants can expect and how a strong defense can protect their future. If you’re confronting a second DUI in San Diego, this episode outlines the stakes—and the strategies that matter most.

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