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DUI Causing Injury Attorney in Orange County, CA
What are the Penalties for DUI Causing Injury?
When a drunk driver is involved in an auto accident that causes injury to another person, this may result in serious felony charges. In California, DUI causing injury is an offense which may be punishable by up to 3 years in state prison, with an additional 1 year for each additional person injured or an additional 3 years if the victim sustains serious bodily injury. Although most DUI offenses are charged as misdemeanors in California, DUI accidents resulting in serious injury or death are most often felonies.
Contacting an experienced Orange County DUI lawyer is one of the most important steps to take in the wake of an arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, particularly one involving an auto accident and injuries. At the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry, our highly experienced legal team represents drivers throughout all of Orange County in the face of their DUI with injury charges.
We understand that you are in a precarious position that may result in a criminal conviction and serious penalties if not properly and immediately addressed.
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What Is DUI with Injury?
DUI with injury, or DUI causing injury, is an offense wherein a driver who has a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or greater or whose normal abilities are impaired due to alcohol and/or drugs causes an auto accident that results in injury to another person. This injury may be relatively minor or may be life-threatening; the extent of injuries may determine whether a defendant faces misdemeanor or felony charges.
To represent a client who is facing DUI with injury charges, Orange County DUI attorney Virginia Landry will conduct an extensive investigation into all aspects of the client’s charges, working with accident reconstruction experts and professionals in forensics and blood and breath tests as necessary to weaken the prosecution’s case.
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You Only Have 10 Days!
If you do not act immediately, you could lose your right to drive.
Your Future Is on the Line
When you are arrested for DUI, the arresting officer will confiscate your driver’s license and give you a “notice of suspension” that will serve as a temporary license. California law requires you to choose between a breath or blood test if lawfully arrested.
If you failed to complete or declined/refused a breath test or blood test, the DMV will begin suspension proceedings starting on the 31st day after your arrest.
You must contact the DMV within 10 days of your arrest in order to challenge the suspension of your driver’s license, or it will be suspended regardless of the outcome of your case.
We handle making these arrangements for our clients.
The DMV hearing and your criminal case are two entirely separate parts to your DUI charges. Even if you are not found guilty of DUI, you could still lose your license depending upon how the DMV hearing goes.
Your Orange County lawyer will be able to represent your interests in your DMV hearing to help ensure that you have the best chance at keeping your driving privileges.
If keeping your license is important to you, you should speak immediately with an experienced Orange County DUI lawyer to discuss your options and to learn how your right to drive can be protected.
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If you have been charged with DUI, you need to consult with a skilled DUI defense attorney immediately. The Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry has been representing clients charged with DUI in Orange County and surrounding counties since 1959. Attorney Virginia L. Landry knows that DUI charges demand prompt attention and that each DUI case should be carefully evaluated by an experienced lawyer. When it comes to successfully fighting your DUI charges, having a reputable DUI attorney on your side is crucial. At the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry, clients receive the thoughtful legal counsel and aggressive defense they need to contest their DUI charges.
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