If you are involved in a drunk driving accident that caused injury to another person you may be charged with a DUI causing injury and may face severe penalties. However, you cannot be charged multiple times for a DUI causing injury if the injuries that resulted occurred during one act of drunk driving.
Penalties in California For a DUI Causing Injury
On the other hand, if you were involved in a drunk driving accident that caused injury to more than one other person you may be subject to an increased sentence. If you are convicted of a felony for a DUI causing injury you may receive one additional year of jail time for each injured victim. You can be subject to a total of three one-year enhancements.
The one-year sentence enhancements add to the sentence generally imposed if you are charged with a DUI causing injury. If you are charged with your first DUI causing injury the prosecution may charge you with a felony or misdemeanor. A misdemeanour charge subjects you to imprisonment in the county jail from 90 days to one year and a fine that will total close to $2,000 when all court assessments are added. In addition to the possibility of imprisonment and fines, you also face a one-year suspension of your driver’s license. A felony charge may result in your imprisonment for up to three years.
Speak To An Experienced DUI Attorney in Tustin
If you or a loved one has been charged with a DUI causing injury it is important that you contact an experienced DUI defense attorney to help you through the legal process. The attorneys at Wallin & Klarich have over 40 years of experience successfully defending clients charged with a DUI and are equipped to present the best defense available under the circumstances of your case. We have offices in Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, Victorville and West Covina. We will be there when you call.
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