Resolving Felony DUI/DWI/Drunk Driving Charges in the Bay Area and Oakland
Drunk driving in California can be charged as a felony under certain circumstances. A felony drunk-driving conviction can be punishable by imprisonment in the state prison.
If you are facing a felony DUI/drunk-driving charge, contact Tom McKenna, an experienced criminal defense attorney in Walnut Creek. Call 925.933.7500 during business hours or 925.407.5359 after hours.
Felony DUI Charges
Felony DUI/drunk-driving charges typically reflect one of two circumstances:
- A drunk-driving arrest of a person with three prior DUI convictions within the previous ten years
- A motor vehicle accident involving a drunk driver
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A new drunk-driving arrest with a prior felony drunk-driving conviction
When the felony charge is based on prior DUI/drunk-driving convictions, Tom McKenna will carefully examine each of the old cases to see whether any can be disregarded for the purpose of reducing the present charge to a misdemeanor.
Accidents Resulting in Injury or Death
When the felony DUI/drunk-driving charge is based on an accident resulting in injury or death, you can face serious punishment, including jail time.
We will investigate your case promptly and thoroughly to develop the most effective defense available under the facts, whether it's based on toxicology reports or on the absence of specific criminal intent.
Experienced Drunk Driving Defense
With more than 24 years of trial experience, attorney Tom McKenna knows how to approach serious criminal problems with a view toward expanding the client's options and minimizing exposure to jail time. He understands how different facts will affect the district attorney's negotiation position, as well as defendant's chances in court should the matter go to trial.
Having defended thousands of clients on DUI/drunk-driving charges over his career, criminal trial lawyer Tom McKenna is a founding and specialist member of the California DUI Attorneys Association (formerly named the California Deuce Defenders), a professional association of attorneys who concentrate on protecting the rights of people charged with drunk driving.
Contact Us for a Free Consultation
Our experience with the resolution of felony DUI/multiple drunk-driving charges throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and Oakland can be very helpful for anyone facing prison based on prior convictions or a serious accident. For a free consultation about your legal options, contact Law Office of Thomas F. McKenna in Walnut Creek.
