Penalties for a regular DUI are serious enough, but an aggravated DUI is even more serious. Aggravated DUIs typically bring enhanced penalties.
A DUI is upgraded to aggravated DUI for several reasons, such as:
- Causing an accident with another car in which someone was injured
- Your blood alcohol content was 0.20 or greater
- There was a child under 14 years old in the car with you
- You refused a chemical test
- You were on probation for another case
- You were driving on a suspended or revoked driver’s license
- You have been convicted of multiple DUIs in the last 10 years
- You were excessively speeding
- You were under 21 years old
PENALTIES FOR AGGRAVATED DUI
Prosecutors will usually look for additional punishments for you with any of the above factors involved. The specific punishment will depend on the offense itself.
In general, punishments following accordingly:
- at least 5 days in jail and a year-long license suspension for an accident causing injury
- 9 month alcohol program with an elevated blood alcohol content
- Possible 48 hours in jail and possible child endangerment charges for having a minor in the car
- 2 days in jail and alcohol treatment program for refusing a chemical test
- 60 days in jail for excessive speed of 20 to 30 miles per hour over the posted limit
No matter what the circumstances of your aggravated DUI, you have rights and you are not convicted unless a judge or jury deems you guilty.
Fiumara & Milligan Law, PC can use many of the same defenses possible in a normal DUI case.
Even if your case cannot be dropped, we can work to have your charges reduced so you don’t lose out on your future.
Please call us today at 707-571-8600 OR 415-492-4507 to find out how we can help YOU.
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