Tampa Felony DUI Attorney

What is felony DUI?

If you or a loved one have been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, it is not only important that you are represented by an able attorney, but that you have all the information concerning your situation as well. Understanding the laws, penalties, and processes surrounding your charge will help you in making the best decisions for you.

DUI can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. There are many difference factors that will determine what you are charged with, but it is always in your best interests that the charge be as minor as possible, or dismissed altogether. One reason an individual may be given a felony DUI is if they were tested to have an extremely high BAC. The legal limit for blood alcohol content is 0.08%. When someone is well over the limit (for example, 0.16%), they could be given a harsher sentence. DUI involving injury may also be classified as felony DUI. If someone caused an accident that resulted in serious bodily harm or death, the charges and punishments will be harsher for the driver.

Another reason a drunk driver may be charged with a felony is if the present case was not their first conviction. For example, if they had already be convicted of two previous DUI violations in the past few years, the judge may decide that they need a more serious conviction.

Why hire a Tampa felony DUI lawyer from our firm?

If you think that you may be charged with felony DUI or you are already facing a conviction, please waste no time in contacting a member of our legal team. A Tampa criminal defense lawyer from Taracks, Gomez & Rickman has experience on both sides of the courtroom as the firm is made up of former prosecutors.

To see how we could help you, contact a Tampa felony DUI attorney from our firm as soon as possible.