What Consequences Do I Face if I Am Charged with a felony DUI in Riverside? (CVC 23153(a)
California DUI laws impose some of the strictest punishments in the country. You can be charged with a felony DUI in Riverside on your first DUI offense if you are driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and are involved in a traffic collision that causes injury to another person. You may also be charged with a felony DUI if you are arrested for a 2nd or 3rd misdemeanor DUI within 10 years of a prior felony DUI or if you are arrested for a 4th misdemeanor DUI within 10 years.
A felony DUI comes with harsher consequences than a misdemeanor DUI. If you are charged with a misdemeanor DUI you may be subject to imprisonment in county jail for up to 6 months, may be fined up to $1000 and could have your license suspended. However, if you are charged with a felony DUI in Riverside you may be required to spend up to 3 years in jail. You may also be subject to other consequences including your required participation in longer alcohol programs, your license may be revoked, or you may be required to pay up to $10,000 in fines.
An experienced criminal defense attorney can assist you to negotiate a reduction of any felony DUI charges to misdemeanor DUI charges, or to reduce the DUI charges to reckless driving, each of which impose a lesser punishment.
If you are charged with a felony DUI in Riverside it is important that you contact a skilled and knowledgeable felony DUI defense attorney. Wallin & Klarich has been handling felony DUI cases for over 40 years and has the experience and resources to assist you in obtaining a successful outcome in your DUI case. Contact Wallin & Klarich at 888-280-6839 or visit www.wklaw.com for more information. We will be there when you call.
AUTHOR: Matthew Wallin
Matthew B. Wallin is an experienced and knowledgeable attorney at Wallin & Klarich. He approaches each case as an opportunity to help an individual at a time when they need it most and understands that he is the one they have turned to for help.
Mr. Wallin has represented hundreds of our clients in cases involving DUI and DMV hearings, domestic violence, assault and battery, drug crimes, misdemeanors and serious felonies. With extensive experience handling DUI cases, Mr. Wallin is one of the premiere DUI defense attorney in Southern California.
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