Felony DUI is a serious charge. While you may have shrugged off your first offense, the fact that you have that one now makes the current second or third charge a potential felony with serious penalties.
A felony is by definition a charge that can result in a year or more in prison. Prison is not like a county jail. It is not pleasant.
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Aside from prior DUI convictions, other aggravating circumstances can make your DUI a felony.
- Injury or death resulting from the accident
- Being in a school zone
- Having a child in the car at the time
- You have no vehicle insurance on the car you were stopped in
- Your license is suspended or revoked at the time
- You do not have a valid driver's license at the time
Prison is not the only potential sanction. Heavy fines, mandatory treatment, community service, loss of license, probation, and court costs are also possible. Long-term problems include high insurance rates, and a criminal record. That could mean trouble renting an apartment, getting a job, or getting into a school or college. A third DUI is a class 2 felony, and a fourth DUI is a non-probationable felony requiring a mandatory minimum sentence of 3 years in prison.
We want to prevent these consequences, or minimize them for you.
At DiBenedetto & Kendall, P.C., our DUI attorneys are former prosecutors who know felony DUI cases inside and out. Each attorney has more than 20 year's experience and knows how prosecutors work. Our knowledge of both sides of the case can benefit you. We provide our clients with personalized service.
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Let us tell you about our record of success and how we can help you. We want to take your phone call, and we want the opportunity to review your case. To schedule a free consultation and case review in DuPage County or Cook County, Illinois, call 630-323-2366 or contact us online today.
