Los Angeles Felony DUI Attorneys

DUI Defense Lawyers in Downtown LA

As California law enforcement agencies and prosecutors crack down upon DUI offenders throughout the state, felony charges for DUI offenses are becoming more common. While most DUIs are charged as misdemeanors, there are still circumstances where a driver will face felony DUI charges and therefore increased penalties. A fourth DUI conviction or DUI accident may result in felony charges.

If you or someone you know is facing felony DUI charges in Downtown LA or the surrounding areas in Southern California, a Los Angeles DUI attorney at Gutierrez, Curtis & Gutierrez can help. You will not find more experienced and dedicated defense attorneys in the Los Angeles area. We are former prosecutors and retired judges who have dedicated their careers to representing drivers who have been arrested for DUI and are facing serious misdemeanor or felony charges. We have collectively handled more than 100,000 criminal cases and therefore have extensive knowledge and experience on all sides of a drunk driving case.

Felony DUI Charges and Penalties

There are specific drunk driving offenses which may qualify as felonies. These include:

DUI with Injury: causing an auto accident while driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, which results in injury to another person. A conviction may result in a state prison sentence of up to 3 years, or 6 years if the victim suffers great bodily injury.

DUI Manslaughter / Vehicular Manslaughter: driving under the influence and causing an auto accident which causes the death of another person. A conviction for this offense may result in up to 4 years in state prison or up to 10 years in prison if gross negligence is involved.

Fourth DUI Offense: a fourth DUI offense is a felony in California. A conviction may result in permanent license suspension and up to 3 years in state prison.

Contact a Los Angeles DUI lawyer at our firm today to discuss your felony DUI charges.