Felony DUI Offenses

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Aggressive Defense Against DUI Charges in Nebraska

If you have been arrested and convicted of a misdemeanor D.U.I. more than once, you risk having a felony charge added to your record. Having a criminal record can be detrimental. If you are charged with a felony D.U.I. offense, it could affect your job, driving privileges, and whole way of life. You need the help of an Omaha felony D.U.I. offenses attorney.

At McGoughLaw P.C. L.L.O., we use a team approach to get input from lawyers and non-lawyers alike. This approach helps us understand and anticipate how judges and juries may react. Our Omaha D.U.I. attorneys also have more than 22 years of experience and are ready to put to work for you. We take on federal cases in both Nebraska and Iowa.

Are you facing a DUI Charge in Nebraska? Contact McGoughLaw P.C. L.L.O today at (402) 614-8655 or contact us online to schedule a meeting with our felony DUI attorney in Omaha!

What Makes a DUI a Felony in Nebraska?

DUI can be charged as a felony if:

  • Bodily harm was caused
  • The driver was breaking other laws, such as driving with a suspended license
  • The driver had children in the vehicle
  • The driver had previous DUI convictions

What Makes a DUI Aggravated in Nebraska?

In Nebraska, a DUI is considered aggravated if the driver's blood alcohol content (BAC) is 0.15% or higher. This is significantly higher than the legal limit of 0.08%. A DUI is also considered aggravated if the driver has been convicted of a DUI in the past ten years.

What are the Penalties for a DUI in Nebraska?

The maximum punishment for DUI in Nebraska includes:

  • 90 days suspended or revoked driver's license
  • Mandatory alcohol assessments
  • Court-ordered alcohol classes and treatment
  • Ignition interlock to drive your vehicle
  • 60 days in prison
  • $500 fine

DUI can either be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the situation's circumstances. The penalties for a felony DUI are even more severe than those for a misdemeanor.

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