Felony DUI/Multiple DUI

Defense of Felony and Multiple DUI Charges

Licensed in Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Florida

If you are facing DUI charges for the second, third, or subsequent time, the penalties are higher. You could be facing felony DUI charges. With more on the line, it is important to seek help from an attorney who can craft an aggressive defense and protect your rights against these very serious charges.

Multiple or Felony DUI: Penalties

At The Law Offices of Susan R. Green, we defend people who have been charged in Maryland with DUI for the second, third, or subsequent time. The consequences of a conviction are:

• First DUI — Up to one year in jail, $1,000 in fines, driver's license suspension, and 12 driver's license points
• Second DUI — Up to two years in jail, $2,000 in fines, and a mandatory one-year license suspension if this is a second DUI in five years
• Third DUI — Up to three years in jail, $3,000 in fines, and mandatory driver's license suspension. A third offense is considered a felony.

There are also factors that can enhance the penalties of a DUI conviction, such as transporting a minor while drinking and driving. Contact us to find out more.

In Maryland, the blood-alcohol level that constitutes DUI is .08 or above.

What Constitutes Felony DWI/DUI in Maryland?

• A third DUI conviction
• A DUI resulting in injury

Penalties for any felony crime are more severe than those for a misdemeanor. Attorney Susan R. Green has significant experience defending clients charged with serious criminal offenses. She is especially adept at defending clients charged with DUI who suffer from alcoholism, assisting them both with access to recovery and with their defense.

If you are facing your first DUI, we can help.