DUI with Injury Cases in Los Angeles
Los Angeles DUI with Injury Defense Attorney
When an injury accident occurs and law enforcement at the scene determines that one of the drivers involved was over the .08% allowed blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level, that individual is usually charged with DUI with Injury. This is a serious legal matter, and can be charged as a felony offense, depending upon the degree of injury and other aspects of the incident. When the injuries are minor, it is possible that it will be charged as a misdemeanor offense, and with more serious injuries, it will likely be charged as a felony. No one should proceed into the legal system in such a case without a proven Los Angeles DUI with injury defense attorney, as the penalties involved include:
Misdemeanor DUI with Injury:
- A possible 5 years probation
- 5 days minimum and up to 1 year in jail
- Up to $5,000 in fines
- Up to a 9 month alcohol treatment program
- Suspension of license for 1 year
Felony DUI with Injury:
- From 16 months minimum up to 4 years in prison
- An additional 3 years added to sentence for every additional person with great bodily injury
- Additional 1 year for every additional party that sustains any bodily injury
- A "strike" on your criminal record
- A possible $20,000 in fines
- An 18 or 30 month alcohol treatment program
- Revocation of driver's license for 4 years
DUI with Injury Defense Lawyer in Los Angeles
Your legal representation becomes extremely important in such a case. Your future is truly in jeopardy and the penalty you receive could change your life forever. At the Law Offices of Robert Schwartz, the defense team has extensive experience in defending these cases, and will immediately take action on behalf of the client. Each case has unique circumstances and must be reviewed by the attorney to advise you what can be done to defend your case. This should occur prior to questioning by law enforcement and directly after you have been arrested. The DUI defense lawyer from the Law Offices of Robert Schwartz will search out the options in your case and will aggressively fight for your rights every step of the way.
Contact a Los Angeles DUI with Injury Defense Attorney from the Law Offices of Robert Schwartz if you have been charged with this serious offense.