Fremont Felony DUI Lawyer

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If you or someone you know is facing felony DUI charges in Fremont, Union City, or Newark, California, you should consult with a Fremont felony DUI attorney who has the knowledge and skill to be effective in defending you. At the Law Offices of Adam Allen Arant, our Fremont DUI attorney has successfully helped innumerable clients fight DUI charges of all kinds.

What Is a Felony DUI?

A DUI offense is generally charged as a misdemeanor. Certain circumstances, however, will result in a felony DUI charge:

• If you are driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and you are involved in an auto accident in which someone is injured, you may be charged with a felony DUI.
• Vehicular manslaughter can also lead to a felony DUI,
• if you caused the death of another because of drunk driving.
• In the case of a fourth DUI arrest, you may also be charged with a felony DUI.

Penalties for Felony DUI in California

The penalties for a felony DUI are much harsher than for misdemeanors:

• A fourth DUI conviction may result in up to 3 years in a state prison and a license suspension of up to 4 years.
• A DUI with injury carries a maximum sentence of up to 6 years in prison if the victim's bodily harm was great.
• Vehicular manslaughter, charged as a felony, carries a sentence of up to 4 years in prison and, in the case of gross negligence, up to 10 years in a state prison.

If convicted of any of these, you will have a criminal record as a felon, which can negatively affect your future. Because of the seriousness of a felony DUI charge, it is crucial that you have a competent Fremont DUI lawyer mounting a strong defense on your behalf. Fremont felony DUI lawyer Adam Allen Arant will work closely with you, investigating the facts and evidence of your case to pursue all possible defense strategies.