• Criminal Defense
  • DUI Defense
    • First DUI
    • Second DUI
    • Third DUI
    • Felony DUI
    • Boating Under the Influence
    • DUI and Marijuana
    • DUI and Prescription Medication
    • DMV Administrative License Suspension
    • Refusal to Submit to DUI Test
  • Domestic Violence
    • Las Vegas Domestic Battery Law – Domestic Battery Lawyer of Goodman Criminal Defense Attorney
    • Domestic Battery by Strangulation
    • Las Vegas Domestic Violence Facts
    • Protective and Restraining Orders in Las Vegas Nevada
    • Stalking in Las Vegas Explained
  • Drug Charge
    • Las Vegas, Nevada Drug Paraphernalia Laws
    • Drug Trafficking in Laws in Las Vegas – Goodman Criminal Defense Attorney Drug Trafficking Lawyer
    • Marijuana Laws in Las Vegas, Nevada
    • Medical Marijuana Laws in Las Vegas – Drug Crimes Attorney Ross Goodman
    • Possession of Controlled Substances in Las Vegas
    • Drugs Possession with Intent to Distribute
    • Prescription Fraud and Doctor Shopping
  • Violent Crimes
    • Nevada Murder Homicide
    • Manslaughter Laws in Nevada
    • Sexual Assault in Las Vegas
    • Kidnapping Laws in Nevada
    • Robbery as a Violent Crime in Nevada
  • Other Charges?
    • Arson Crimes
    • Assault and Battery Charges
    • Casino Markers Debts
    • Juvenile Crimes Defense
    • Las Vegas Arrests
    • Post Conviction Relief
    • Sex Crimes
    • Theft Crimes
    • Traffic Violations
  • Case Results
    • Case Results
    • Highlighted Case Results
  • Resource Center
    • Nevada Revised Statutes
    • United States Crimes
    • Blogs
    • News
    • Infographics
    • Las Vegas Criminal Law Information and Resource
  • Why Ross?
    • About Ross
    • Honors, Awards & Recognition
  • Contact Ross

Call (702) 383-5088

Goodman Criminal Defense Attorney Call (702) 383-5088 | Goodman Legacy Toggle navigation

| Goodman Legacy

  • Criminal Defense
  • DUI Defense
    • First DUI
    • Second DUI
    • Third DUI
    • Felony DUI
    • Boating Under the Influence
    • DUI and Marijuana
    • DUI and Prescription Medication
    • DMV Administrative License Suspension
    • Refusal to Submit to DUI Test
  • Domestic Violence
    • Las Vegas Domestic Battery Law – Domestic Battery Lawyer of Goodman Criminal Defense Attorney
    • Domestic Battery by Strangulation
    • Las Vegas Domestic Violence Facts
    • Protective and Restraining Orders in Las Vegas Nevada
    • Stalking in Las Vegas Explained
  • Drug Charge
    • Las Vegas, Nevada Drug Paraphernalia Laws
    • Drug Trafficking in Laws in Las Vegas – Goodman Criminal Defense Attorney Drug Trafficking Lawyer
    • Marijuana Laws in Las Vegas, Nevada
    • Medical Marijuana Laws in Las Vegas – Drug Crimes Attorney Ross Goodman
    • Possession of Controlled Substances in Las Vegas
    • Drugs Possession with Intent to Distribute
    • Prescription Fraud and Doctor Shopping
  • Violent Crimes
    • Nevada Murder Homicide
    • Manslaughter Laws in Nevada
    • Sexual Assault in Las Vegas
    • Kidnapping Laws in Nevada
    • Robbery as a Violent Crime in Nevada
  • Other Charges?
    • Arson Crimes
    • Assault and Battery Charges
    • Casino Markers Debts
    • Juvenile Crimes Defense
    • Las Vegas Arrests
    • Post Conviction Relief
    • Sex Crimes
    • Theft Crimes
    • Traffic Violations
  • Case Results
    • Case Results
    • Highlighted Case Results
  • Resource Center
    • Nevada Revised Statutes
    • United States Crimes
    • Blogs
    • News
    • Infographics
    • Las Vegas Criminal Law Information and Resource
  • Why Ross?
    • About Ross
    • Honors, Awards & Recognition
  • Contact Ross
Felony DUI

Nevada Felony DUI Law—Goodman Criminal Defense Attorney

DUI in Las Vegas—and Nevada in general—often falls under misdemeanor cases. However, like any other crime recognized in law, committing the same crime repeatedly, even if the previous instances did not result in a conviction, can lead to a person being charged with a felony DUI.

Felony DUI cases in Las Vegas are considered a point of serious concern because of the high volume of traffic that the city receives. Learn some of the important pointers about Las Vegas felony DUI to help you avoid, or deal with such charges.

What Counts as Felony DUI in Las Vegas

In Las Vegas, a DUI charge is elevated to a felony if it falls under any, all, or a combination of the following scenarios:

  1. The accused had been convicted on two prior DUI charges within the past seven years
  2. The accused had already served time for a prior DUI conviction
  3. The alleged crime resulted in injury or death of another party
  4. Injury or death occurred and three prior DUI convictions were already incurred by the accused

Note that the prior convictions need not be limited to Las Vegas or Nevada; even a prior DUI conviction in any other US state can count towards elevating a Las vegas DUI charge to a felony DUI.

 

How is Felony DUI Penalized in Las Vegas

Felony convictions automatically receive severe penalties in Las Vegas, with four grades from Category D to Category A. In the case of a Las Vegas felony DUI charge, however, the minimum level is Category B. Note that a Category B conviction will be different depending on whether or not physical harm or death was inflicted on another party, but both still lead to the same Category A felony penalties.

For a regular Category B DUI felony (caused by consecutive convictions), the penalties include

– Minimum of one year to a maximum of six years of prison time in a state penitentiary

– Between $2,000 and $5,000 in fines (does not include additional fees that may be demanded by the courts)

– Attending a Victim Impact Panel for repeat offenders

– Revocation of driver’s license for a maximum of three years

– Installation and usage of a brake interlock device for a period between one and three years

– Regular reporting for alcohol and drug evaluation

– Alternatively, attending a DUI court to avoid time in prison (limited to eligible individuals)

For a Category B felony involving injury or death

– Minimum of two years to a maximum of 15 years of prison time in a state penitentiary

– Between $2,000 and $5,000 in fines (does not include additional fees that may be demanded by the courts)

– Attending a Victim Impact Panel for repeat offenders

– Revocation of driver’s license for a maximum of three years

– Installation and usage of a brake interlock device for a period between one and three years

– Regular reporting for alcohol and drug evaluation

For a Category A DUI felony conviction

– 25 to life incarceration

– Victim Impact Panel

– Revocation of driver’s license for a maximum of three years

– Installation and usage of a brake interlock device for a period between one and three years

Parole may be requested after ten years as long as the convicted displays commendable attitude while in prison.

Remember that having a minor in the car during the alleged act of felony DUI can be an aggravating factor that can increase the chances of an increased penalty for the accused.

The Department for Motor Vehicles has the right to suspend an accused person’s license even if his/her felony DUI charges were dropped. Keep this in mind if ever you are facing any DUI case in Las Vegas.

Dealing with a Las Vegas Felony DUI Charge

Felony DUI charges are severe cases that need immediate action, lest the accused suffers sever repercussions in their personal life long after the case has been dealt with. The accused can choose to refute and prove that the case was made in error and seek an acquittal, or they can seek to negotiate a reduction in severity to a misdemeanor so that the fallout will not be as severe.

Las Vegas defense lawyers will always seek out an acquittal as much as possible. To do that, several factors are often cited:

– There is a lack of probable cause in the arrest and felony DUI charge

– There was an error in the administering of the field sobriety test

-The breathalyzer and/or blood tests were mishandled or the testing devices were broken

– The high blood alcohol content was due to a medical condition

In the event that a conviction is inevitable, the defense will seek to reduce the DUI charge to a misdemeanor to avoid the more severe penalties. It can be handled after the case via the DUI Court, although that is often a last resort. Most lawyers will seek a way to reduce the charge before the verdict is handed. Often, DUI lawyers will ask the prosecution to present records of previous DUI convictions, while the defense itself seeks out their own set of records that prove that no previous conviction ever took place.

Note that reducing a felony DUI conviction into a misdemeanor case also allows a defendant to request that his or her records be sealed by the courts. Records sealing will be needed if he or she seeks a stable form of employment after the case.

Contact Goodman Criminal Defense Attorney for Felony DUI Cases

Goodman Criminal Defense Attorney is one of the leading defense firms when it comes to felony DUI cases in Las Vegas. With over two decades of experience in criminal defense, Goodman Criminal Defense Attorney will ensure that your case is handled professionally and efficiently, leading to a successful acquittal or charge reduction.

Get in touch with Goodman Criminal Defense Attorney today and let him help you with your Las Vegas felony DUI case.

Related Blogs

Can a Person be charged...
Reviewing the Basics of Las...
Knowing the Legal Steps of...
Your Right To A Speedy...
View All

Locations Served

  • The Lakes Las Vegas Juvenile Defense Services
  • The Lakes Las Vegas Felony Defense
  • The Lakes Las Vegas DUI Defense Services
  • The Lakes Las Vegas Domestic Violence Defense Attorney
  • The Lakes Las Vegas Criminal Defense Lawyer Services
  • Section Seven Las Vegas Juvenile Defense Services
  • Section Seven Las Vegas Felony Defense Attorney
  • Section Seven Las Vegas DUI Defense Services
  • The Section Seven Las Vegas Domestic Violence Defense Attorney
  • Section Seven Las Vegas Criminal Defense Lawyer Services
  • Rock Springs Vista Juvenile Defense Services
  • Rock Springs Vista Felony Defense
  • Rock Springs Vista DUI Defense Services
  • Rock Springs Vista Domestic Violence Defense
  • Rock Springs Vista Criminal Defense Lawyer Services
  • Queensridge Juvenile Defense Services
  • Queensridge Felony Defense
  • Queensridge DUI Defense Services
  • Queensridge Domestic Violence Defense
  • Queensridge Criminal Defense Lawyer Services
  • Peccole Ranch Las Vegas Juvenile Defense Services
  • Peccole Ranch Las Vegas Felony Defense
  • Peccole Ranch Las Vegas DUI Defense Services
  • Peccole Ranch Las Vegas Domestic Violence Defense Attorney
  • Peccole Ranch Las Vegas Criminal Defense Lawyer Services
  • Mountain Trails Felony Defense
  • Mountain Trails Juvenile Defense Services
  • Mountain Trails DUI Defense Services
  • Mountain Trails Domestic Violence Defense
  • Goodman Criminal Defense Attorney Mountain Trails
  • Canyon Gate Master Juvenile Defense Services
  • Canyon Gate Master Felony Defense
  • Canyon Gate Master DUI Defense Services
  • Canyon Gate Master Domestic Violence Defense Attorney
  • Canyon Gate Master Criminal Defense Lawyer Services
  • Winchester Juvenile Defense Services
  • Winchester Felony Defense Attorney
  • Winchester DUI Defense Services
  • Winchester Domestic Violence Defense Attorney
  • Winchester Criminal Defense Lawyer Services
  • Whitney Juvenile Defense Services
  • Whitney Felony Defense Attorney
  • Whitney DUI Defense Services
  • Whitney Domestic Violence Defense Attorney
  • Whitney Criminal Defense Lawyer Services
  • Sunrise Manor Juvenile Defense Services
  • Sunrise Manor Felony Defense Attorney
  • Sunrise Manor DUI Defense Services
  • Sunrise Manor Domestic Violence Defense Attorney
  • Sunrise Manor Criminal Defense Lawyer Services
  • Spring Valley Juvenile Defense Services
  • Spring Valley Felony Defense Attorney
  • Spring Valley DUI Defense Services
  • Spring Valley Domestic Violence Defense Attorney
  • Spring Valley Criminal Defense Lawyer Services
  • Enterprise Juvenile Defense Services
  • Enterprise Felony Defense Attorney
  • Enterprise DUI Defense Services
  • Enterprise Domestic Violence Defense Attorney
  • Enterprise Criminal Defense Lawyer Services
  • Downtown Las Vegas DUI Defense
  • Downtown Las Vegas Domestic Violence Defense Attorney
  • Downtown Las Vegas Criminal Defense Attorney
  • Summerlin Las Vegas Juvenile Defense Services
  • Summerlin Las Vegas Felony Defense Attorney
  • Paradise, NV Juvenile Defense Services
  • Paradise, NV Felony Defense Services
  • North Las Vegas Juvenile Crimes Defense Attorney
  • North Las Vegas Felony Defense Attorney
  • Henderson Juvenile Crimes Defense
  • Henderson Felony Defense Services
  • Downtown Las Vegas Juvenile Defense Attorney
  • Downtown Las Vegas Felony Defense Attorney
  • Clark County Juvenile Defense Attorney
  • Clark County Felony Defense Attorney
  • Summerlin Las Vegas DUI Defense Services
  • Summerlin Las Vegas Domestic Violence Defense Attorney
  • Summerlin Las Vegas Criminal Defense Lawyer Services
  • Paradise, NV DUI Defense Services
  • Paradise Domestic Violence Defense Attorney
  • Paradise Criminal Defense Lawyer Services
  • North Las Vegas DUI Defense
  • North Las Vegas Domestic Violence Defense Attorney
  • North Las Vegas Criminal Defense Attorney
  • Henderson DUI Defense Services
  • Henderson Domestic Violence Defense Attorney
  • Henderson Criminal Defense Services
  • Downtown Las Vegas DUI Defense
  • Downtown Las Vegas Domestic Violence Defense Attorney
  • Downtown Las Vegas Criminal Defense Attorney
  • Clark County DUI Defense
  • Clark County Domestic Violence Defense Attorney
  • Clark County Criminal Defense Attorney
Text Now | +17022386970 Call Now | (702) 383-5088
↑
Goodman Criminal Defense Attorney

Ross Goodman is a top rated criminal defense attorney that is serving all of Las Vegas, Nevada and surrounding areas including Clark County, Henderson and North Las Vegas.

520 S 4th St. STE #200,
Las Vegas, NV 89101, United States
(702) 383 - 5088

Helpful Links

  • Home
  • Case Results
  • Clark County Detention Center
  • Attorney Profile
  • Contact Ross
  • Blogs
  • Testimonials
  • Payment

Practice Areas

  • DUI
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug Crimes
  • Casino Markers Debts
  • Sex Crimes
  • Theft Crimes
  • Post Conviction Relief
  • Traffic Violations
  • Arrested in Las Vegas

Connect With Us

Location Map

© 2021 by Goodman Law Group, P. C. | All Rights Reserved.

Web Design by: Redkite Logo

Leave Your Phone Number for A Callback from Us.



Schedule a Free Consultation

Just simply fill out the form below for a free consultation.
 Loading