Felony DUI
A potential felony requires careful review of the charge, prior convictions, evidence, and possible consequences.
Felony exposure can depend on prior convictions, injury allegations, and the particular charge. Some DUI offenses may be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony. California signed AB 1546 in September 2026, changing repeat-offense rules for the coming year; the offense date matters. Review the applicable law with counsel rather than relying on a single rule about the number of prior DUIs.
Consequences can include custody, fines and assessments, probation where available, driving restrictions or revocation, required programs, ignition interlock device (IID) installation and maintenance when required, and other conditions. Injury allegations and qualifying prior convictions can change the sentencing range. Not every felony DUI is a strike; that issue requires review of the actual charge and findings.
Felony DUI preparation requires close review of the charge, alleged priors, injury or causation evidence, testing, and possible enhancements. Jack evaluates those issues and the available defense options. The applicable law and admissible evidence determine the exposure; no outcome can be promised.
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Organize prior court records and current notices. Use the DUI paperwork checklist and read the enacted AB 1546 update before discussing which law applies to your case.
In some cases, yes. Depending on the circumstances, Jack may be able to negotiate a reduction to misdemeanor charges, which carries significantly lighter penalties.
Custody is a serious possibility. Eligibility for probation or another sentencing option depends on the offense, record, allegations, and court’s decision. An attorney can explain the range that applies; avoiding prison cannot be guaranteed.
"I was charged with felony DUI after my third arrest. I was looking at serious prison time. Jack negotiated aggressively and got the felony reduced to a misdemeanor. I did not spend a single day in prison. He literally changed the trajectory of my life."
"After a DUI accident, I was facing felony charges and potential prison time. Jack was calm, strategic, and relentless. He challenged the blood test results and negotiated a plea that kept me out of prison. I owe him everything."
"Multiple attorneys told me to just plead guilty. Jack said he could do better — and he did. He found weaknesses in the prosecution's case that nobody else saw. Felony reduced to misdemeanor. No prison time. Jack is the real deal."
"I was facing a felony DUI with a prior conviction. Jack negotiated tirelessly and got the charge reduced to a misdemeanor. He also won my DMV hearing. The man knows what he is doing. Do not hesitate — hire Jack."
"My case was complicated — prior DUI, high BAC, and an accident. Other attorneys said there was nothing they could do. Jack disagreed. He spent months building my defense, challenged the blood test procedures, and negotiated a result that kept me out of prison. He never gave up."
Disclaimer: Client reviews are submitted voluntarily and reflect individual experiences. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case depends on its own facts and circumstances.
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