A Felony DUI is a serious offense. In most cases a DUI charge is considered a misdemeanor which is punishable by fine, suspended license and/or jail time. However, when a DUI charge involves the bodily injury or death of another party, the charge is considered a federal offense, or a felony DUI and the punishment is much more severe, including imprisonment in the state penitentiary.

According to California’s Vehicle Code: Section 23153:

“Any person who, while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, or under the combined influence of intoxicating liquor and any drug, drives a vehicle and when so driving does any act forbidden by law or neglects any duty imposed by law in the driving of such vehicle, which act or neglect proximately causes bodily injury to any person other than himself, is guilty of a felony. “

Source: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d11/vc23153.htm

If you’ve been arrested with DUI more than three times, your fourth DUI or DWI charge within a 10 year time-frame will result in a felony charge, even if no one was injured or died. Those prior arrests or convictions must be proven in court.

If you find yourself accused of felony DUI, you need the help of an experienced DUI attorney to represent you in Orange County or San Diego county courts.

Scott R. Cadzow is an experienced felony DUI defense attorney with over 20 years experience representing clients in Orange County and San Diego. If you or a family member has been charged with felony DUI, contact Scott R. Cadzow.

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