There is no guarantee that a person will avoid jail time after a third DUI conviction. The penalties for DUI offenses vary by state and can include fines, license suspension, and jail time. However, there may be alternatives to jail time such as completing a rehabilitation program, community service, or probation. The outcome of a DUI case will depend on the individual circumstances of the case and the judge’s discretion. In Massachusetts, a 3rd offense OUI carries with it a 6 month minumu mandatory jail sentence with lenghty probation. The only way to avoid jail is to successfully defend the case or aske the government for a reduction in the charges.
