Van Nuys Felony DUI Lawyer

Charged with Drunk Driving in Van Nuys, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, or Encino?

Felony DUI (driving under the influence) is an extremely serious crime in the state of California. A felony DUI may be charged when a person commits a fourth DUI offense or higher, or is involved in a DUI accident that involves serious injuries or death. In the case of a DUI accident, a person can then also face vehicular manslaughter or vehicular homicide or 2nd degree murder charges, depending on the circumstances of their DUI arrest.

Felony DUI Penalties in California

Any type of DUI offense will require the immediate attention of a professional Van Nuys DUI lawyer, especially if a person is facing felony DUI charges. A conviction for felony DUI may automatically result in a minimum of 1 year all the way up to 3 years in state prison. In addition, a person could also be sentenced to very high monetary fines, victim restitution, driver’s license suspension or revocation, community service, impoundment of their motor vehicle, DUI school, alcohol rehabilitation/counseling, and up to 5 years of probation.

At the Law Offices of Loren M. Merlin, we offer clients our personal attention and a strong legal commitment if they are facing felony DUI charges. Please contact a our firm immediately to find out exactly what to expect during the criminal court process and during your DMV Hearing. In order to protect your future, we will fight aggressively to obtain a case win.

We protect the legal rights of clients throughout Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, Encino, and Studio City. If you are facing any type of driving under the influence charges including, felony DUI, DUI accidents, aggravated DUI, underage DUI, or drug DUI.