Felony DUI
Most often, DUI (driving under the influence) charges in California are misdemeanor offenses, for which the maximum penalty is up to 12 months in county jail. However, certain crimes involving driving under the influence will be charged as felonies in California courts. These include:
Have you been arrested for driving under the influence in Los Angeles? If you are accused of causing serious injury or death, or if this is your 3rd or 4th offense, you could be facing a felony DUI charge. The only way to avoid the harsh penalties that come with such a charge is to work with an attorney who can protect your rights in court. A skilled defense lawyer may be able to have your felony charges lessened to only a misdemeanor or may be able to help you avoid time in prison.
Felony Driving Under the Influence Offenses in California
In California, a felony offense is punishable by a minimum of 1 year in state prison. In addition to this, you will face fines, probation, counseling and the loss of your driver's license. For a 4th DUI conviction or a DUI causing injury, you may face up to 3 years in state prison. For a manslaughter charge involving driving under the influence, you may face up to 10 years in prison, depending upon the circumstances.
Los Angeles felony DUI attorney David D. Diamond is experienced when it comes to dealing with felony driving under the influence charges. By using his experience, knowledge and resources to thoroughly examine the circumstances of your arrest and charges, he may be able to help you in a number of ways:
- Discount or discredit prior driving under the influence convictions
- Work with the prosecution from the onset, providing information and evidence that helps prove your side of the story (rather than allowing only law enforcement to provide evidence and information, which is often the case)
- Interview witnesses and conduct an independent investigation to help prove your factual innocence
- Work to have the prosecution lessen your charges or drop them altogether
- Recreate the scene of the accident to prove that you were not at fault (in the case of a DUI with injury or manslaughter)
These are just a few of the ways criminal defense lawyer David Diamond may be able to help you. You are welcome to contact our offices for a free consultation, to see how we may be able to help you.
Contact Los Angeles, California felony DUI attorney David D. Diamond today!
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