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Defending Jackson Clients Against Multiple DUI Charges Since 1997

In 2017, Mississippi updated its DUI laws in a way that significantly raised the stakes for anyone with prior convictions. The five-year lookback window, which once allowed older DUI convictions to drop off for penalty purposes, no longer applies at the fourth-offense level. Under Mississippi Code § 63-11-30, prior DUI convictions now count permanently, so a fourth or subsequent offense is treated as a felony regardless of when those earlier convictions occurred. Whether you’re facing a 2nd DUI, a third, or a fourth offense in Jackson or anywhere in Hinds, Madison, or Rankin Counties, the consequences escalate sharply at every tier. Camp Law Firm has been defending clients against these charges since 1997.

Your freedom and your record are on the line. Call (888) 775-5868 or contact our Jackson DUI defense attorneys to schedule your free consultation today.

How Multiple DUI Penalties Escalate in Mississippi

Mississippi law treats each repeat DUI offense more severely than the last, and where you stand on that spectrum shapes every decision in your defense. The prior convictions on your record determine your exposure before the prosecution presents a single piece of evidence, which is why working with a multiple DUI attorney in Jackson from the beginning matters.

Second DUI Offense

A second DUI conviction within five years of the first is still a misdemeanor under Mississippi law, but the consequences are meaningfully more serious than a first offense. Penalties can include 5 days to 6 months in jail, fines ranging from $600 to $1,500, and a one-year license suspension. Completion of the Mississippi Alcohol Safety Education Program (MASEP) is required, and a court may order installation of an ignition interlock device. Getting a 2nd DUI lawyer in Jackson involved early gives you a stronger opportunity to contest the evidence before the case solidifies.

Third DUI Offense

A third DUI conviction within five years crosses into felony territory. Mississippi Code § 63-11-30 provides for 1 to 5 years in state custody, fines of $2,000 to $5,000, license suspension for the full period of incarceration, and an interlock-restricted license for three years after release. Beyond incarceration, a felony conviction can cost you voting rights, firearm rights, and professional licenses.

Fourth or Subsequent DUI Offense

A fourth or subsequent DUI is always a felony in Mississippi. Because the lifetime lookback rule eliminates any washout period, no prior conviction can age off your record. Prison exposure runs from 2 to 10 years, fines from $3,000 to $10,000, and a person convicted under Mississippi Code § 63-11-30 can’t legally operate a vehicle without an ignition interlock device for 10 years after release. A conviction at the third-offense level and above also triggers a mandatory diagnostic assessment at a Mississippi Department of Mental Health-certified program site. If treatment is recommended, you’re required to complete it and cover both the program and assessment costs. Commercial driver’s license suspension may apply as well. Critically, felony DUI convictions at the third-offense level and above are expressly excluded from expungement under Mississippi Code § 99-19-71, meaning a conviction stays on your record permanently.

Why Clients Facing Felony DUI Charges Choose Camp Law Firm

Felony DUI charges require a defense built on investigation, not assumption. Our attorneys challenge incident reports, breathalyzer calibration records, field sobriety test administration, and the chain of custody for blood samples. When the case warrants it, we enlist lab technicians, forensic specialists, and crime scene analysts to contest the evidence directly rather than simply accepting the prosecution’s version of events.

Kevin D. Camp is a lifetime member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and is named among the Top 50 Leading Attorneys by the Mississippi Business Journal. With over 20 years of criminal defense experience in Jackson, our attorneys know the courts, the prosecutors, and the legal environment across Hinds, Madison, and Rankin Counties. Our case results include multiple dismissed DUI charges, and clients work directly with our attorneys at every stage, not with paralegals or support staff.

We offer around-the-clock availability and a free initial consultation. Call (888) 775-5868 or contact Camp Law Firm to get started today.