What Are the Penalties For a Felony DUI in San Diego?

you've been charged for a DUI in San Diego, it can be considered a felony if you caused an injury or death to another driver or passenger, have a prior felony conviction, or refuse to submit to a chemical test. However, if you had three or more DUI convictions within the past 7 years, you could also be charged a felony DUI. In San Diego County a felony DUI is considered a misdemeanor charge and it's likely that the charge will go on your criminal record. In San Diego there is a ten-year "washout" period when it comes to felony DUI convictions. What this means is that if you've been charged with felony DUI within the past 10 years, the current drunk driving charge can be viewed as a felony DUI no matter if you've injured someone or not.

Here are a list of possible penalties for a felony DUI in San Diego:

1. A jail sentence lasting 6 months - 1 year

2. Mandatory minimum term of incarceration: 48 consecutive hours, or 10 days of community service

3. Fines from $390 - $1,000

4. 4-year license revocation

5. Vehicle may be impounded for six months and you could be required to have an ignition interlock device put on your car up to three years

6. Alcohol or drug program for 18-36 months if you haven't already attended one

Due to the severity of a felony DUI charge, we highly recommend contacting a San Diego DUI lawyer for counseling.