FELONY DUI

A Los Angeles Felony DUI will be charged if there are 3 prior DUI convictions (this includes any that were pleaded to as a “wet reckless”) or there was an injury that resulted from the suspected Los Angeles DUI.  Felony DUI sentences carry with them potential state prison terms, heavy fines, long license suspensions, extended probation sentences and extensive alcohol treatment programs.  A Los Angeles felony DUI could greatly impact your life if not handled by a skilled DUI criminal defense lawyer who specializes in all types of Los Angeles DUI cases.

Los Angeles DUI “wobblers”

A “wobbler” is a legal term for a crime that can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony.  Most likely the District Attorney will charge a Los Angeles DUI wobbler as a felony.  It is essential that you contact an experienced Los Angeles DUI defense attorney to represent you in your felony DUI case.  The Law Offices of Jeff Voll works well with the Prosecutors to gain the best potential plea bargains and knows the issues to bring up for a dismissal of the charges.  Los Angeles Felony DUIs are serious charges that can and will affect your entire life.  Call Mr. Voll, an accomplished L.A. Defense Attorney today for your free consultation.

Repercussions of a Los Angeles Felony DUI charge

Being a convicted felon brings a myriad of different consequences.  A person convicted of a Los Angeles Felony DUI will most likely lose the ability to serve as a juror or to give sworn testimony in the eyes of the court.  While your personal life may undoubtedly be affected, your professional life could be as well.  Many people convicted of a Los Angeles DUI felony find it difficult to find or maintain a career and cannot get licensed for many occupations.  In addition, you lose your constitutional right to vote and to bear arms.  Given these harsh realities of a looming Felony DUI charge it is of great magnitude to contact the Law Offices of Jeff Voll to see what options you have in your Los Angeles DUI case.