South Carolina Aggravated DUI Attorneys
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges are considered a felony when you are charged with a fourth or subsequent DUI, or you drive under the influence and cause great bodily injury or death to another.
Felony DUI charges are considerably more serious than misdemeanor DUI charges and require a vigorous defense, every step of the way. For help through the entire process, from your initial arrest to trial or plea agreement, contact the Law Offices of Richard J. Breibart, LLC, via email or call 866-645-8743 to set up a free consultation with an experienced DWI defense lawyer.
Penalties for Felony DUI in South Carolina
The penalties for felony DUI charges vary, depending on the underlying offense. If you are charged with:
- A fourth or subsequent DUI, depending on your blood alcohol concentration (BAC), you face mandatory jail time of one to seven years
- Causing a drunk driving accident involving great bodily injury, you face a fine of $5,100 to $10,100 and mandatory jail time of 30 days to 15 years. "Great bodily injury" is an injury that causes permanent disfigurement or impairment of an organ or creates a substantial risk of death.
- Causing a drunk driving accident involving death, you face a fine of $10,100 to $25,100 and mandatory jail time of one to 25 years.
In addition to these penalties, those convicted of felony DUI will lose their driver's licenses for a period of time up to a lifetime revocation.
Defending Against Felony DUI Charges
Defending against felony DUI is drastically different from defending against a first-offense DUI or even a misdemeanor second or third DUI offense. From suppressing statements to challenging police procedures, the attorneys at the Law Offices of Richard J. Breibart, LLC, can employ numerous defenses in your case. Because a strong defense is necessary to mitigate the consequences of a felony DUI, it is important to talk to a Lexington felony DUI attorney as soon as possible.
For a free consultation to discuss your felony DUI charges, contact our office online or by calling 866-645-8743.we represent people throughout South Carolina, including clients from communities such as Greenville, Spartanburg and Columbia.
