DUI causing injury Defense
Facing DUI causing injury charges?
Facing DUI causing injury charges? Former Prosecutor is Here and Ready to Help You
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges in California come with severe penalties – not just a temporary inconvenience, but long-lasting impacts on your life. Gone are the days of a mere “slap on the wrist”; DUI convictions now carry heavy fines, compulsory community service, probation periods, and even possible incarceration. This is especially applicable for DUIs resulting in injury.
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A Misdemeanor DUI causing injury could entail:
- Up to a year in county jail
- Fines reaching $5,000
- Mandatory alcohol/drug counseling
- Ignition Interlock Device installation
- A one-year driver’s license suspension
- Full liability for victim restitution – even if insured
- Insurance loss
A Felony DUI causing injury could bring about:
- A year in county jail or 16 months, 2 years, or 3 years in state prison
- A “strike” on your criminal record (specifically if Great Bodily Injury is inflicted)
- Long-term revocation of your driver’s license
- Any subsequent DUI within a decade automatically becomes a Felony
- Full liability for victim restitution – even if insured
- Insurance loss
If you find yourself facing DUI charges in California, especially those causing injury, it’s paramount to have an assertive, zealous lawyer by your side, ready to safeguard your rights and advocate for your freedom. Bear in mind, factors beyond DUI can contribute to accidents labeled as such. I promise to thoroughly investigate your case, liaising with accident reconstruction specialists and experts, to discern how the accident transpired; and scrutinize your case to identify any potential errors made by law enforcement in assessing your BAC during the accident.
