Felony DUI

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Los Angeles County Felony DUI Attorney

A felony DUI charge is one of the most serious of all offenses. If a conviction is received you will more than likely spend a few years in the state prison, in addition to paying heavy fines and penalties. If you have received four or more misdemeanor DUI charges, a DUI involving an injury, or a vehicular manslaughter charge, it will be considered a felony offense in the state of California.


The attorneys at the Law Offices of Ross Howell Sobel provide highly competent, criminal, DUI representation to their clients that face these kinds of complex charges. Our dedication and commitment, combined with our several years of experience provide us with a definite advantage. We can help our clients avoid conviction and get them back on track. We are here to provide you with the best possible representation from the beginning of your case to the end.

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Felony vs. Misdemeanor DUI Charges

Misdemeanor offenses can result in up to 12 months spent in the county jail
Felony offenses can result in up to 1 year in the state penitentiary or county jail
The penalties associated with the individual crime is what determines whether it will be a misdemeanor or felony. In California, most DUI offenses are charged as misdemeanors, especially if this is a person's first offense. However, certain conditions may arise that will cause the offense to qualify as a felony DUI. If this is the case, the charges and resulting conviction will be much more serious.

Penalties for a Felony DUI

DUI causing injury is known as a “wobbler”. This type of charge is most times classified as a felony. Causing an auto accident while under the influence of either drugs or alcohol, may result in you being charged with a DUI with injury. This carries a maximum penalty of up to 6 years in the state penitentiary, especially if great bodily injury results.

A fourth DUI will result in a felony charge. Your final sentence may include up to 3 years in prison, in addition to heavy fines and other criminal penalties. It can also result in the suspension of your driving privileges for up to 4 years.

Vehicular manslaughter commonly results in a felony charge. If you are convicted, you could face up to 4 years in the state penitentiary and up to 10 years if the prosecutor can prove gross negligence.

Defend Your Case with Professional Help

Felony charges will always result in serious trouble with the law. If you or a loved one has been in involved in an accident involving felony charges and are unsure of how to proceed, call us today!


If you are facing felony charges, contact attorney Ross Howell Sobel immediately. It will take time for him to build your case with DUI charges, time is a precious commodity. Building a solid defense takes commitment and dedication. When felony DUI charges are involved, your attorney will need as much time as possible to collect and review the evidence. Calling the office to schedule your immediate free consultation is crucial.

The DUI attorneys in our office will review all of the evidence available and then perform their own investigation to see if they can uncover anything else that might be of use to your case. They will need time to locate witnesses and find other evidence that may be used to prove your innocence when facing felony DUI charges.

Felony charges are frightening. Being convicted of a felony charge can change your life. There is no time to waste. Retain your DUI attorney now and we will begin to prepare your case for court. Call us today at 818-582-2350.

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