Birmingham Lawyer Defending Against Multiple DUI Charges
If you have been charged with multiple DUIs, you are at serious risk of losing your driving privileges, and face serious fines or jail time. Felony DUI charges resulting from aggravating circumstances, such as injuries or death, or a fourth DUI conviction can have even greater consequences. If you are facing your second DUI or a felony DUI, you need an experienced criminal defense lawyer to defend against the charge.
The Oncale Firm has defended against DUI charges for more than 10 years. Attorney Shane M. Oncale is prepared to aggressively represent you against multiple DUI or felony DUI charges. His extensive trial experience is an asset to your criminal defense, even if you decide to take the plea bargain. He is familiar with the local prosecutors and will use proven strategies on your DUI criminal defense. Contact our law firm to schedule your free consultation.
Aggravating Circumstances Increase Multiple DUIs Punishment
Multiple DUI charges differ from your first DUI. Alabama law encourages the prosecutor to go after the harshest penalty possible. Prosecutors may look more closely at a repeat offender to find aggravating circumstances that can increase your penalties even more. Examples of aggravating circumstances include:
- Driving with a revoked or suspended license
- Driving without insurance
- Car crash with injuries
- Fleeing and eluding an officer
Thorough Case Preparation for Your DUI Charge
There are ways to defend against multiple DUI convictions despite the seriousness of the consequences. We can challenge the Breathalyzer results or the protocol used to administer the test or challenge the field sobriety test. The arresting officer may have violated your rights in other ways that an experienced attorney can recognize.
You may also challenge your previous DUI convictions. A knowledgeable Alabama criminal defense lawyer may be able to determine whether you were denied your constitutional rights in your previous DUI trial. We will review your previous DUI conviction to look for errors that may provide justification for reducing your current charge.
The Oncale Firm understands that multiple DUI convictions will affect you for the rest of your life. We will do everything possible to avoid multiple convictions. We work with our clients to determine the best defense strategy for your individual situation. Contact our Birmingham, Alabama, criminal defense law firm.
