Oklahoma Felony DUI Defense Attorneys

Aggressively Defending Against Felony DUI Charges Since 1997

While any DUI charge can lead to harsh consequences, a felony DUI is especially serious. A conviction can result in life-altering penalties, including hefty fines, lengthy incarceration, and loss of driving privileges. If you were arrested for a felony DUI in Oklahoma, securing a robust defense is paramount to defending your rights and reputation. 

When your future is at stake, choose a firm that delivers real results. With decades of experience and a success rate of over 90%, Hunsucker Legal Group is well-equipped to pursue a favorable outcome. Our skilled attorneys have a proven track record and a deep understanding of state DUI laws to aggressively defend your rights. From challenging inadmissible evidence to, giving you peace of mind that your future is in trusted hands. Building a strategic defense, we can fight tirelessly to reduce or dismiss the charges against you. 

What Is a Felony DUI?

Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI) is a serious crime that occurs when a driver operates a vehicle while impaired by alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both. The legal threshold for alcohol impairment is a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher (47 O.S. § 11-902). 

While a first DUI offense is typically a misdemeanor, a felony DUI can occur if the offender has prior convictions, causes serious bodily injury or death, or has a minor passenger in the vehicle. 

As stated, a DUI can be enhanced to a felony if there are prior adjudications or convictions for DUI. If you have had a prior deferred sentence or prior conviction for DUI within the previous ten years plus the length of probation, a new DUI charge will be a felony. For example, you received a two year deferred sentence, then the charge can be used to enhance to a felony if a new DUI arrest within 12 years of the date of the plea on the first charge (two year probation plus the additional ten years). The prior DUI or APC charge must have been from a Court of Record. Note: if the prior DUI plea was before November 1, 2011, this rule will be different.

If you have one prior DUI or APC deferred sentence of conviction within the qualifying time frame, the charge will be a felony and carries a minimum of one year and not more than five years in prison and a fine up to $2500. If you have a prior felony conviction for DUI, the penalty increases to a minimum for one year and not more than ten years in prison and a fine up to $5000. If you have two prior felony convictions, the penalty increases to a minimum of one year and not more than twenty years and a fine not to exceed $5000.

There are additional requirements of alcohol assessments, community service, treatment and ignition interlock installation. A sentence could include all three. A trained DUI attorney may be able to get you a deferred sentence or have the jail time suspended if the case is not a trial case or be dismissed on motions.

If you have a prior DUI Manslaughter or DUI Murder II conviction and get arrested for DUI, the charge will be a felony and carries not less than five years and not more than twenty years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.

It is important to note that Actual Physical Control (APC) and DUI are interchangeable. An APC can be used to enhance a DUI and vice versa. However, prior DUIs under 21 and Driving While Impaired cannot be enhanced to felonies nor can they be used to enhance to a felony.  

Regardless of the charges you’re facing, consulting a felony DUI defense lawyer is critical to avoid the life-changing consequences of a conviction.

If you’re facing felony DUI charges in Oklahoma, our lawyers can fight to restore your liberty. Contact us online to request a free case evaluation. 

Don’t Leave Your DUI Case to Chance

If you were arrested for a DUI in Oklahoma, Hunsucker Legal Group can help you pursue the best possible outcome while defending your rights at every step. 

Facing felony DUI charges can be daunting, but you don’t have to fight alone. Call (405) 544-2992 to schedule a free consultation.