Sources state that on average, a person drives drunk about 80 times before being arrested for a DUI. Due to the high-volume of drunk drivers on roads everywhere, law enforcement has become more alert and is enforcing DUI laws strictly. As many may already know, DUI charges can alter a person’s life forever regardless of whether the charge is a misdemeanor or a felony. These DUI charges have the ability to affect the following factors in a person’s life:
- Applying for a new job
- Attempting to rent or buy a home
- Background checks
- And more
For this reason, it is always important for a person facing a DUI charge to consult an experienced DUI attorney to make sure him/her rights are protected.
Although both levels of DUI charges, misdemeanors and felonies, affect a person’s life dramatically, a felony DUI can land a person with heavy fines and other detrimental penalties.
What Causes a DUI Felony Charge
In Florida, there are four different ways that can land a person with a felony DUI charge. Many people assume that the only way a person can end up with this type of charge is if they have received multiple DUIs in a small time-span. However, this is not the only case. The four ways that can land a person with a felony DUI in Florida are listed below.
- If the driver causes serious bodily injury to another person
- If a driver causes the death of another person while driving under the influence
- If the person has received a third DUI within 10 years of the previous DUI conviction
- If the person is convicted of a fourth DUI in any amount of time
Why is it Important to Contact Hager & Schwartz, P.A. if I Am Being Charged with a Felony DUI?
Although we have supplied a general outline of what may be considered a felony DUI charge, our Florida DUI defense attorneys at Hager & Schwartz, P.A. understand that the Florida drunk driving laws are complicated. For this reason, we believe that hiring a knowable and aggressive Miami DUI defense lawyer may be the only way to protect your rights. We will work with you and represent your case to see if your charges may be reduced or dropped.
We understand the ins and outs of DUI laws and put an experienced team on your side. Contact our firm to protect your rights today!
