Felony DUI Attorney in San Diego
Facing felony charges for DUI? Call a lawyer at our firm.
A driver may face felony charges for DUI (driving under the influence) in particular circumstances. While the majority of drunk driving-related offenses are charged as misdemeanors punishable by a maximum of 364 days in jail, a driver may face felony charges for:
- DUI causing injury
- Vehicular manslaughter while DUI
- DUI and leaving the scene of an injury accident
- Any DUI offense with a prior felony DUI conviction on one's record
- Fourth DUI offense (within 10 years of previous offenses)
If you or someone you know is facing drunk driving charges in these or any similar circumstances, take a moment to talk to a San Diego DUI attorney at the firm. You will need an aggressive advocate for your rights to protect you from the serious penalties that come with a felony conviction, and the team at the Law Offices of Virginia Landry has the necessary knowledge and resources to apply to your case.
Penalties for Felony DUI in San Diego
A felony is a crime that may be punishable by imprisonment in state prison. The term of imprisonment will vary depending on the specific offense. For example, DUI with injury may be punishable by 2, 3 or 4 years in state prison. A longer term of imprisonment may apply if more than one person was injured. A fourth DUI conviction may be punishable by 16 months, 2 or 3 years in state prison. A defendant may also face other consequences, such as heavy fines, license suspension or revocation, vehicle impoundment, mandatory installation of ignition interlock device and more.
If you are interested in facing a future free from a felony conviction for drunk driving, contact a San Diego felony DUI lawyer for a free, confidential review of your case to see how the firm can help.