If you’ve been charged with a serious felony DUI offense, you could be facing some very serious consequences, including jail time, especially if this your second or third DUI.
A felony charge is much more serious than a misdemeanor DUI. If you’re facing a felony DUI, it means you were not only driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, but there were more serious circumstances involved. Typically, this means one or more individuals received injuries from the incident. A felony charge could also be brought against someone if they have prior DUI convitions within a certain amount of time.
A felony DUI charge comes with harsher penalties than a misdemeanor DUI. With a misdemeanor conviction, you could, in some cases, spend time in county jail. However, with a felony DUI, you can face a long sentence in a prison. These tough penalties can seriously damage a person’s reputation and their life.
If you’ve been arrested for a DUI and are facing a felony charge, you will need a strong, experienced defense team. The Los Angeles DUI Attorneys Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin have a clear understanding of DUI law, and know how to challenge evidence presented by state prosecutors. We will negotiate a plea agreement when possible, and work hard to get you a not-guilty verdict.
A felony DUI arrest doesn’t always lead to jail time, however you need an experienced lawyer to represent you fairly and properly to ensure you receive the best possible outcome.
