San Francisco DUI with Injury Attorneys
When a
DUI (driving under the influence) with injury occurs it can be a very traumatizing experience. Not only can a person face DUI charges, but they can also face additional enhancement penalties. DUI with injury can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony offense which can result in anywhere from up to 1 year in jail to several years in prison. In addition, if great bodily injury was caused due to a person’s negligence and/or reckless driving then a person can receive enhancement penalties along with a strike under California’s “Three Strikes Law”. If a person is already a convicted felon then this can result in 25 years to life in prison.
DUI with Injury Defense Lawyers in San Francisco, California
In California over 30,000 people are injured each year due to DUI. Due to this California has a “Zero Tolerance Law” which cracks down hard on anyone convicted of DUI. Penalties can be severe and may consist of the following:
Misdemeanor DUI with Injury Offense:
- Up to 1 Year in Jail
- Large Monetary Fines
- Driver’s License Suspension or Revocation
- Mandatory Drug/Alcohol Screening/Counseling
- DUI School
- Possible Vehicle Impoundment
- 3 to 5 Years Probation
- Mandatory Community Service
- Points on Driving Record
- Ignition Interlock Device Installation
- Permanent Mark on Criminal Record
Felony DUI
with Injury Offense:
- 3 Years to Life Imprisonment
- Large Monetary Fines
- Minimum 3 Year Driver’s License Revocation
- Mandatory Drug/Alcohol Screening/Counseling
- DUI School
- Possible Vehicle Impoundment
- 5 Years Probation
- Mandatory Community Service
- Points on Driving Record
- Ignition Interlock Device Installation
- Permanent Mark on Criminal Record
It is critical if you or a loved one is charged with DUI with injury that you contact a
San Francisco DUI with injury lawyer at our firm immediately. We will review the circumstances of the DUI with injury case to determine what
DUI defense tactics may help you. Whether this is your first offense DUI or you are a
multiple offender we will look to obtain a case win. In many instances we may be able to negotiate lesser charges, obtain alternative sentencing or have all charges dismissed altogether.
San Francisco Drunk Driving Defense Attorneys
A San Francisco DUI with injury attorney at our firm can meet with you to discuss your DUI with injury case. Please contact us today to schedule a consultation to begin the legal steps needed towards protecting your future.
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