The next ten minutes matter more than most people realize. The next ten days matter almost as much. What you say, what you agree to, and how quickly you call a lawyer can shape a DUI case before it's even filed.

"Three strikes" gets thrown around casually, like it's a figure of speech. It isn't. It's a specific sentencing law with specific rules, and it can be the difference between a case that resolves with probation and one that ends in a life sentence. Here's what actually counts, what it costs, and what changed.