Skilled Defense Against Fourth DUI and Felony Charges
Most people agree that drinking and driving don't mix. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the number of fatalities caused by drunk driving has decreased significantly over the past 20 years. Aggressive enforcement and license revocation as well as public awareness has helped bring these numbers down.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, however, drivers with .08 percent blood alcohol content who are involved in fatal accidents are eight times more likely to be repeat DUI DWI offenders.
Get Experienced Counsel to Protect Your Rights
If you have been charged with a 4th offense, or have injured someone while driving under the influence, attorney Jim Pokorny advises you to seek experienced counsel as soon as you can to protect your rights. If you are convicted of vehicular manslaughter or murder, you may face up to six years in prison, followed by civil litigation due to wrongful death or personal injury claims.
I am Jim Pokorny, a San Diego lawyer. I have more than 30 years of experience in criminal defense, including drunk driving, second and third DUI defense and Minors in Possession of Alcohol. I offer clients a free initial phone consultation to give us an opportunity to talk about your DUI DWI case privately and discuss options.
Contact me at the Law Offices of James F. Pokorny, A.P.C. today.
Your Future Is on the Line
Being charged with a fourth DUI DWI within 10 years of the first DUI DWI raises serious concerns. This offense may be charged as a felony DUI. If the judge decides to sentence you to probation, you will need to fulfill other conditions, including up to one year in county jail, up to $1000 in fines, license revocation for 4 years and completion of an alcohol education program if you have not already done so. Or you may be sentenced to up to three years in state prison without probation, depending on the seriousness of the offense.
You may be charged with a felony DUI or misdemeanor DUI if you injured someone while driving under the influence. Besides a suspended license or possible permanent revoked license, you may be facing prison or jail time, which may be mitigated if you agree to participate in an alcohol recovery program. You will be designated a habitual traffic offender for three years. After that time, you may be able to request a DMV hearing to restore limited driving privileges, but this will also mandate installation of an ignition interlock device.
The sooner you call, the sooner I can begin building a strong defense to help protect your future. Contact me today.
