Habitual DWI and Motor Vehicle Felony Defense
Raleigh trial attorney Rudy Renfer defends people against serious felony charges relating to drunk driving accidents or repeat DWI offenses. If you are facing a mandatory jail term based on prior convictions, or if you were involved in a fatal collision while over the legal alcohol limit, contact the law firm of Rudolf E. Renfer, Attorney & Counselor at Law, P.A.
A fourth DWI conviction in a 7-year period will result in a mandatory year in prison under North Carolina's habitual offender laws for repeat drunk driving. Other motor vehicle felony charges can be filed in such situations as the following:
- Serious bodily injury or death by motor vehicle in hit and run accidents
- Vehicular homicide, involuntary manslaughter or assault in drunk driving accidents
- Felony speeding to elude law enforcement, as in a high speed chase ending in a fatal wreck or injury accident
- Simple DWI while on habitual offender status, usually on a revoked or suspended license
Felony charges can thus result from a DWI or serious accident based either on the severity of the injuries suffered or on the offender's prior DWI convictions.
In many motor vehicle felony cases, a critical fact that the prosecution must prove is the defendant's state of mind, or level of intent in committing the offense charged. The state of mind issue represents the difference between a homicide charge and a manslaughter charge, or the difference between a prison sentence measured in years instead of months.
Raleigh criminal defense lawyer Rudy Renfer has the trial experience and courtroom skill to maximize the chance of a favorable resolution. For experienced advice about your legal options and defense strategies in a felony DWI or other serious motor vehicle offense, contact the office of Rudolf E. Renfer, Attorney & Counselor at Law, P.A.
