Los Angeles Felony DUI Lawyers
Some Los Angeles drunk driving criminal charges may qualify as felony offenses, depending upon a few factors. If driving under the influence caused an accident which resulted in bodily injury to another person, this is usually grounds for a felony charge. In addition, a fourth or subsequent DUI will be charged as a felony. The minimum sentence for a felony DUI is 1 year in a state prison, along with fines, substance abuse counseling and classes, and driver's license suspension.
Driving under the influence is typically a misdemeanor, meaning the maximum sentence is up to 1 year in county jail. When your DUI case is going to be charged as a felony, it is important to talk to a Los Angeles felony DUI attorney who has the skill and experience to be effective. Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP is a Los Angeles DUI criminal defense law firm that has been rated to be in the top 5% of U.S. law firms year after year, by Martindale-Hubbell, a nationwide lawyer review organization. Our driving under the influence lawyers have over 50 years experience in criminal defense, including felony DUI cases.
DUI Causing Injury
When a person is driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and causes an accident which results in injury to another person, he or she may be charged with a felony DUI. If convicted, it is extremely likely that you will be imprisoned in a state prison. Fortunately, the Los Angeles felony DUI lawyers at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP have the know-how to build a successful defense. For instance, if the accident was not actually your fault, you may not be charged with a felony. We have a private investigator on our staff who can help investigate your accident, including talking to witnesses and recreating the scene, to prove that you were actually not at fault.
Arrested for DUI with injury or multiple DUI in Los Angeles? Contact a felony DUI lawyer at our offices today!