DUI Accidents with Injury

Charged with a DUI accident that involves injury?

DUI accidents that involve injury can lead to very severe penalties for the person responsible. Whether one is charged with a misdemeanor or a felony depends on specific factors, including the extent of the victim's injuries, and the prior criminal history of the accused. The penalties can include:

Misdemeanor:

• Probation lasting up to five years;
• One year drivers' license suspension;
• Attendance in a DUI education program;
• Fines up to $5,000; and
• Imprisonment for up to a year

• Steep monetary fines;
• Drivers' license revocation lasting up to four years;
• Attendance in an 18 or 30-month DUI education program;
• A strike under California's Three Strikes Law; and
• Up to four years in prison for first injured party, increased sentencing for each additional party

DUI Accident Attorney in Los Angeles

Being convicted of a DUI accident with injury can prove ruinous to your life, in a personal and professional capacity. Following your punishment, you may experience additional adverse affects, such as the inability to find employment, or apply for a loan in order to purchase a home or car. It is in your best interest to seek out an experienced attorney who can fully investigate your charges, and fight to have your name cleared of any illegal activity.

It is strongly advised that you contact a Los Angeles DUI attorney at Floyd, Skeren & Kelly, LLP right away if you have been charged with a DUI accident involving injury. Our professional team of attorneys possess the experience and skill necessary to build a strong defense in your DUI case. With our help, you will have a very good chance of securing a case outcome that sees you fully exonerated of the charges against you.

Contact a Los Angeles DUI lawyer if you are facing charges for DUI accident that involves injury to another or others.