Felony DUI

A felony DUI in Mesa is a serious criminal offense that can result in a prison sentence and up to $150,000 in fines and surcharges. Additionally, a criminal felony conviction can have a devastating effect on a person's employment, career and educational opportunities, in addition to increasing automobile insurance rates. Therefore, it is imperative to contact a skilled and aggressive criminal defense attorney if you have been charged with a felony DUI offense in Mesa in order to help you create your best legal strategy.

Mesa Felony DUI Attorney

If you have been charged with a felony DUI in Mesa, or any of the surrounding areas in Arizona, including Phoenix, Gilbert, Tempe, Chandler, Scottsdale or East Valley, contact the Law Office of James E. Novak. Attorney James Novak is an aggressive DUI lawyer who will make every effort to fight the allegations against you. Call the Law Office of James E. Novak for a free consultation at (480) 413-1499 about your alleged felony DUI.

Felony DUI in Tempe

There are a variety of DUI charges in Tempe, including aggravated DUI, DUI with injury, extreme DUI and super extreme DUI. An individual can be charged with felony driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor, controlled substances, alcohol or drugs if the person does any of the following:

• Aggravated DUI – An individual can be charged with this offense if they drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs while the alleged offender’s driver’s license or privilege to drive is cancelled, suspended, revoked, or refused as the result of any DUI offense, if they are charged with a third or subsequent DUI offense within 84 months, if they cause injury to another person while DUI, or while an individual under the age of 15 is in the vehicle. This offense can result in a class four or six felony.

• Extreme DUI or Super Extreme DUI – An individual can be charged with this offense if they drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs with a high BAC. An individual that has a blood or breath alcohol concentration level higher than .08, but less than .20 can be charged with an extreme DUI. An individual that has a BAC over .20 can be charged with a super extreme DUI offense. This offense is classified as a class six felony.

Penalties for DUI in Mesa

A class four felony offense can result in a minimum sentence of four months and a maximum of 3.75 years in prison, followed by a mandatory term of probation, in addition to a mandatory license revocation and community service.

A class six felony can result in a minimum prison sentence up to two years, in addition to a mandatory license revocation and community service.

Law Office of James E. Novak, PLLC | Felony DUI Attorney in Tempe

Contact the Law Office of James E. Novak today for a consultation about your felony DUI charges throughout Maricopa County in Arizona. James Novak is an experienced Tempe DUI lawyer who will make every effort to help you avoid the most serious penalties and repercussions to your alleged offense. Contact the Law Office of James E. Novak at (480) 413-1499 for a consultation about your felony DUI allegations throughout Maricopa County in Arizona.