Penalties for Felony DUI

Attorney for Tampa DUI Charges

Most of the time, DUI-related offenses are charged as misdemeanors, where the penalties include imprisonment in county jail as opposed to state prison, lower fines and a shorter period of license suspension, not to mention fewer related penalties, such as vehicle impoundment or mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device. When a driver is accused of committing a more serious drunk driving offense, he or she may face felony charges. A felony DUI conviction in Tampa may result in the following penalties (depending on the specific offense):

• Third DUI within 10 years or fourth DUI at any time:
  • 5 years in prison and/or fine of up to $5,000 (third degree felony)
• DUI causing serious bodily injury:
  • 5 years in prison and/or fine of up to $5,000 (third degree felony)
• DUI manslaughter:
  • 15 years in prison and/or fine of up to $10,000 (second degree felony)
• DUI manslaughter, where the driver is also accused of leaving the scene of the accident:
  • 30 years in prison and/or fine of up to $10,000 (first degree felony)

Contact a Tampa Felony DUI Lawyer Today

Avoiding these penalties should be a primary concern of any defendant facing felony charges for driving under the influence, and the team at our Tampa law firm can help. At Thomas & Paulk, we know just how much of an impact a felony conviction may have on a defendant's life. In addition to the serious penalties you may face, you may face limited employment and educational opportunities due to the felony conviction on your record. That is why we are committed to providing the aggressive DUI defense representation that defendants need in the face of these grave charges. If you are interested in learning more about our services and how a lawyer at our firm can help, please give us a call. We are standing by to see how we can assist you.

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