Felony DUI charges require an experienced Reno DUI Lawyer
Being arrested for a Felony DUI is a serious charge! If convicted you face mandatory prison time. Nevada law prohibits judges from sentencing those convicted of a Felony DUI to probation. This means, IF convicted of a Felony DUI – You are going to prison.
If you or a loved one has been arrested for a Felony DUI, you need an experienced Reno DUI lawyer. Call our Reno DUI Law Firm at (775) 786-5791 – we can help!
Felony DUI Charges
All DUI charges are serious. Most DUI charges are misdemeanor charges. A felony DUI charge is among the most serious DUI charge you can face. Felony drunk driving charges are generally considered to be a repeat offenses.
However, there are many reasons for an aggravated DUI resulting in felony charges including:
- DUI with Injury or Death
- Prior Felony DUI
- Third Offense DUI (whether in Nevada or out of state)
- DUI Under the Age of 18
- Vehicular Manslaughter
Felony DUI – Third Offense
If you are convicted of a third DUI Offense within a 7 year period you will be charged with a Class B Felony which means mandatory prison time. Sentencing for a third offense felony DUI includes:
- Prison: Nevada law requires upon conviction the court must impose a sentence between 1 and 6 years in the Nevada State prison system.
- Assessments and Fines: The court must impose fines of at least $2,000 and a maximum of $5,000 in addition to court costs.
- Driver’s License: The DMV will revoke the driving privileges for 3 years.
- Court Ordered Suspension of Driving Privileges: In addition to the DMV restrictions a third DUI conviction charged as a felony requires the court can impose a driver’s license suspension of 3 to 5 years. The license cannot be reinstated until at least 1 year after your release from custody.
- Additional Penalties: Before a restricted license is granted, an ignition interlock device must be installed on any vehicles, SR-22 insurance and other requirements must be met.
- Alcohol Treatment: The court may require you to pay for and complete an alcohol treatment program approved the health department of Nevada for a period of three years.
- Any additional DUIs are also charged as a felony. For example a 4th DUI carries with it a minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 20 years in prison.
Under Age 18 Felony DUI
Nevada Law NRS 484c.350 and NRS 483.462 makes it illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to drive with a blood alcohol content of .02 or higher. While an adult drivers under 21 (18 – 20) who are arrested for a Underage DUI, may be be cited with a misdemeanor traffic violation much the way a driver over the age of 21 would be. The juvenile court adjudicates all DUI cases involving defendants under the age of 18.
Our Approach to Felony DUI Defense
You deserve an affordable and experienced DUI attorney who will aggressively defend you and will fight for your rights. Call Reno DUI Law Firm at (775) 786-5791 and put over 40 years of experience on your side. At our Reno DUI Law Firm, we have successfully defended thousands of DUI cases.
Beginning with your initial consultation, we will listen to you, we will answer your questions, and begin to build a strategy for the best possible outcome in your case. By the end of this meeting you will have a clear idea of what we can do for you and how we will move forward. With our Reno DUI Law Firm, you will receive unsurpassed legal service and the personalized client care.
We are known for having a passion for the law and how the law can help those in a time of need. This passion shows in our extensive knowledge of the law, our defense strategies, as well as our compassion towards our clients. It’s our commitment to you, and to all of our clients that truly makes us unique. The people we represent are at the center of what we do and the reason we come to work each day.
We are here to get the best possible result for you. If you or a family member has been arrested for or charged with felony driving under the influence or other DUI related crime, seek the counsel of a Reno Criminal Defense Attorney with experience fighting Nevada DUI related cases. It’s time to call an experienced lawyer who can help. Call our Reno DUI Law Firm at (775) 786-5791, because when you need a lawyer – experience matters!
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