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• A second DUI within five years of your first carries a mandatory minimum jail sentence of twenty days. (Up from five.)
  A second DUI within ten years of your first carries a mandatory minimum jail sentence of ten days.

• A third DUI within five years carries a mandatory minimum jail sentence of 180 days. (Up from thirty.) A third DUI
  within ten years carries a mandatory minimum jail sentence of 90 days.

• For second offense convictions, you will lose your driving privilege for three years. The judge can only issue a
  restricted driving permit one year after the conviction. Once eligible for a restricted license after one year, the law
  requires installation of the interlock system on your car for six months.

If you receive a DUI in Virginia, you should contact a DUI attorney who can evaluate your individual case. Remember, Virginia judges are not limited to giving just the mandatory minimum punishment outlined above.

DISCLAIMER: David A. Cardon is an attorney at the Virginia Beach office of Cardon and Goodman, P.C. who concentrates his legal practice in traffic, criminal, and personal injury law. Mr. Cardon provides the materials contained above as a public service and on an informational basis only. These materials are not intended to be a comprehensive statement of Virginia law, and are not intended to convey legal advice. If you have a legal problem, you should consult with an attorney in your area who can investigate the particular circumstances of your situation. You can contact David Cardon, Esquire at (757) 306-9060 or dcardon@cglawfirm.net.

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