DUI Causing Injury

Attorney to handle DUI causing injury charges in Rancho Cucamonga and Santa Ana 

In the State of California, DUI charges are punished harshly. No longer are drivers who are arrested for driving under the influence escorted home and given the proverbial “slap on the wrist.” The punishments associated with being convicted of a DUI include heavy fines, community service, probation, and possible jail time. This is especially true if you were arrested for a DUI causing injury.

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Misdemeanor DUI Causing Injury 

  • Up to one year in county jail 
  • Up to $5,000 in fines
  • Up to 5 years probation
  • Mandatory alcohol and/or drug counseling
  • Ignition Interlock Device
  • Driver’s license suspension for one year
  • Liability for victim restitution – even if you have insurance
  • Loss of insurance

Felony DUI Causing Injury

  • Up to 1 year in county jail or 16 months, 2 years, or 3 years in STATE PRISON
  • A “strike” on your criminal record (when Great Bodily Injury is inflicted)
  • Mandatory alcohol and/or drug counseling
  • Long term revocation of your driver’s license
  • Ignition Interlock Device
  • Any subsequent DUI within 10 years automatically becomes a Felony
  • Liability for victim restitution – even if you have insurance
  • Loss of insurance

If you have been arrested and charged with a DUI causing injury in California, you need an aggressive, passionate lawyer who will defend your rights and fight for your freedom. Often, accidents that cause injuries are labeled as “DUI causing injury” when in fact, there were other factors that contributed to or caused the accident. We will fully investigate your case, working with accident reconstruction specialists and experts to determine how the accident occurred. We will also review your case to determine if law enforcement made any errors in determining your BAC at the time of the accident.

Don’t let your right to drive slip through your fingers. Contact us today online or call (714) 908-9080 to schedule a consultation.