What is considered to be a felony DUI in Shepherdsville or anywhere in the State of Kentucky? A felony DUI charge is usually the result of a fourth DUI or any subsequent DUI conviction following a a prior felony DUI conviction. If you have been charged with a felony DUI in Shepherdsville, Bullitt County, or anywhere in the greater Louisville area, it is extremely serious, and there are severe consequences that can include state prison, large fines, loss of license, and restitution.
Immediate action by an experienced Shepherdsville criminal defense and DUI attorney is required to achieve the best possible outcome in your case. We provide our clients with a realistic appraisal of the potential consequences they may face, as well as the strength of the evidence in their unique circumstances. My name is John Schmidt, and after more than 25 years as a criminal defense attorney here in Shepherdsville, I can tell you that criminal DUI charges are a very serious matter.
This isn’t a “one strategy fits every case” scenario. My law firm provides professional individual representation focused on your unique circumstances, the actions of every law professional and evidence collection technician, and the evidence associated with your case. A felony DUI in Shepherdsville or anywhere in Kentucky could result in a prison sentence of up to five years. However, the minimum sentence is 120 days without consideration for probation. In addition, you will face the suspension of your driver’s license for five years and a substantial fine of up to $10,000.
Prison is mandatory in a felony DUI case, and the term to be served is doubled if and when there are aggravating circumstances associated with the DUI in question. Qualifying aggravating circumstances in Kentucky apply if there is a child less than 12 years old in the car at the time, the DUI resulted in an accident that caused serious physical injuries or loss of life, driving the wrong way on a limited access highway, or driving at more than 30 miles per hour above the posted speed limit. Refusal to submit to testing or having a blood alcohol level over .15 within two hours of driving will also trigger the “aggravating circumstances” provisions under Kentucky law.
Restrictions on blood alcohol content levels are even harsher if you are under the age of 21 or are driving under a commercial driver’s license.
If you are accused of a Felony DUI in Shepherdsville, Bullitt County, or anywhere in the greater Louisville area or across the State of Kentucky, you are not just going to need an attorney; you are going to need an experienced, proven DUI criminal defense attorney who can provide sound advice and counsel at every stage of the process.
We invite you to contact us via e-mail, schedule an appointment or call us today at (502) 509-1490 to get the advice and aggressive criminal defense you need and deserve. At the Law Offices of John Schmidt & Associates we bring more than 25 years of experience to your side of the equation, and work hard to achieve a much better outcome in your case than you can or will accomplish on your own.