Orange County Felony DUI Attorney

Most Orange County DUI charges are classified as misdemeanors. However, there are particular circumstances where a drunk driving charge will be escalated and classified as a felony. Felony DUI cases are increasingly complex and the penalties associated with a conviction are severe. DUI with injury, a fourth DUI offense and vehicular homicide may all be classified as felony offenses.

If you or someone you know has been arrested for a felony DUI offense in Orange County or the surrounding areas, The Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry can help. Orange County DUI attorney Virginia Landry is highly experienced in defending clients in the face of felony drunk driving charges. She understands how to use the legal system to her clients’ benefit and how to provide effective representation at DMV hearings as well in order to give her clients the best opportunity of keeping their driving privileges and staying out of jail.

A misdemeanor is a lesser offense than a felony. These are categorized by the potential penalties they may carry. A misdemeanor may be punishable by up to 12 months in jail and a felony may be punishable by a minimum of 1 year in prison. Certain serious felony offenses may result in many years in a state correctional facility, life in prison or even the death penalty.

While a felony DUI offense will likely not result in the death penalty, a driver may face up to 4 or even 10 years in state prison for a serious charge such as vehicular manslaughter. Even a fourth DUI offense may result in a sentence of up to 3 years in prison. DUI causing injury may result in a 3 year prison sentence, with an additional 3 years should the victim sustain serious bodily injury.

You cannot afford to risk your future if you or a loved one is facing felony DUI charges. Orange County DUI lawyer Virginia Landry is here to help. By discussing your case with attorney Landry, you can gain a clear understanding of the gravity of your charges and what you can do to avoid spending the next several years of your life in prison. There is always hope, and there is always something that an experienced lawyer can to do help you.

Contact Orange County felony DUI lawyer Virginia L. Landry today if you have been arrested for a fourth DUI, DUI with injury or vehicular manslaughter.