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Felony domestic violence arrest. The prosecutor declined to file charges at the arraignment.
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Felony DUI lawyer in Los Angeles.
Most DUIs are misdemeanors. A DUI becomes a felony when someone is injured or when there are multiple prior DUI convictions, and the stakes rise sharply: state prison exposure, longer license revocation and a felony record.
When a DUI is charged as a felony
- DUI causing injury (Vehicle Code 23153), which can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony.
- A fourth DUI within ten years.
- Any DUI after a prior felony DUI conviction.
Where the defense focuses
In injury cases, the key questions are often causation and the extent of the injury: whether impairment actually caused the collision, and whether the injury meets the legal threshold. In prior-based cases, we examine whether each prior conviction is valid and within the look-back period. Breath and blood testing, the stop and the arrest are reviewed in every case.
Reducing the exposure
Many felony DUI cases resolve as misdemeanors when the evidence on injury or priors is challenged effectively. We also handle the separate DMV case, which has its own 10-day deadline to request a hearing.
Available 24 hours: (310) 415-9499. We speak English and Farsi.
Case results
Recent results.
Selected outcomes from the firm’s closed matters.
Dismissed
Firearm discharge case dismissed after the client completed diversion. No conviction.
2023Dismissed
Criminal case against a commercial property owner and its company over a cannabis tenant. Dismissed as to both.
2022Dismissed
Property owner charged with building-permit violations tied to a tenant's dispensary. Case dismissed.
2025Funds returned
Cash seized in a raid aimed at a neighbor was returned to the client, who was never charged.
2023Results depend on the facts of each case. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Client details are withheld for privacy.
Common questions
Questions clients ask first.
General information about California law, not legal advice for your situation.
Can a felony DUI be reduced to a misdemeanor?
Often, yes, especially in injury cases, which can be charged either way. The outcome depends on the injury, the evidence and your record.
What happens to my license after a felony DUI arrest?
The DMV case is separate. A hearing must be requested within 10 days of the arrest to challenge the suspension.
Client reviews
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Very grateful to Mr. Manavi for representing me against a insurance company that was trying to deny me equitable payment in the repair of my childhood home after a negligent plumber. Mr. Manavi advocated fiercely, expertly, and strategically to secure a favorable outcome.
Saman had great attention to detail when it came to my case. … Not only was he accurate in the timeline I provided for my case but he was very clear in communicating his strategy and made me feel very comfortable with my case.
He was always available when I needed him and kept me informed throughout the entire process. He explained things clearly, but was also very understanding and easy to talk to, which made a stressful situation feel a lot more manageable.
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