The more frequently someone is arrested and charged with drunk driving, the more severe the penalties can become if that person is found guilty. Generally, for people's first DUI or DUII offense, they will face $1,000 in fines, court fees, jail time or community service and probation. Probation will likely limit people's ability to drink alcohol and have other limitations. People may also lose their drivers' licenses.
In Oregon, a second offense will result in longer probation and drivers' license suspension times and increased fines. If people are charged with DUI or DUII for a third time, then they will face felony charges. If they are convicted, then their drivers' license could be revoked for life, they could be sent to prison for up to five years and face fines of at least $2,000.
The mayor of Aurora, Oregon -- Gregory Taylor -- has recently been arrested and charged with DUII. According to police, a traffic stop near the intersection of North Fir Street and Northwest 1st Avenue in Canby lead to the arrest in mid-August. At this point, police have refused to say what Taylor's blood alcohol level was at the time of his arrest, or why he was stopped at around 1:00 a.m. So far, police have only said that at the time of the arrest Taylor admitted to being the mayor of Aurora. However, records show that Taylor has been arrested for and convicted of DUII in 2004 and 2005.
Recently, Taylor has submitted a letter of resignation to Aurora's city council. He is due back in court on Sept. 23.
With a potential third-offense DUII conviction hanging over him, Taylor -- and all those charged with DUII -- should prepare an aggressive criminal defense. While few details have been released in this case, in many situations defense options exist that help to prove a person's innocence. For example, in most cases, people should be prepared to challenge police evidence which could reduce charges.
Source: KPTV, "Mayor resigns 1 day after arrest on DUII charge," Steve McCarron, Aug. 27, 2013
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