Resolving Felony DUI Charges in the Bay Area
Drunk driving in California can be charged as a felony under certain circumstances. A felony drunk driving conviction is punishable by imprisonment for one year more. If you are facing a felony DUI charge, contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at O'Malley & McKenna in Walnut Creek.
With more than 20 years of trial experience each, Dan O'Malley and Tom McKenna know how to approach serious criminal defense problems with a view toward expanding the client's options and minimizing your exposure to jail time. As a retired Contra Costa County Superior Court judge and prosecutor, Dan O'Malley 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 hundreds of clients on DUI charges over his career, criminal trial lawyer Tom McKenna is a specialist member of the California Deuce Defenders, a professional association of attorneys who concentrate on protecting the rights of people charged with drunk driving.
Felony DUI charges typically reflect one of two circumstances: a drunk driving arrest of a person with three prior DUI convictions within the previous ten years, or a motor vehicle accident involving a drunk driver. When the felony charge is based on prior DUI convictions, our lawyers 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.
When the felony DUI charge is based on an accident resulting in injury or death, you can face punishment for such offenses as vehicular assault, vehicular homicide, or even second-degree murder. Our attorneys 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.
Our experience with the resolution of felony DUI charges throughout the San Francisco Bay Area can represent a significant advantage for anyone facing prison based on prior convictions or a serious accident. For a free consultation about your legal options, contact O'Malley & McKenna in Walnut Creek.
