Santa Ana DUI with Injury Lawyer
Any DUI charge can be very upsetting and life-changing. Many people count on their freedom to operate a car as the only method to support themselves and their families financially. If you were allegedly driving drunk and you were involved in an accident that injured another person, you could be charged with felony DUI, also known as DUI with injury.
A DUI with injury is exactly what it sounds like. You were driving a car while under the influence of alcohol and you were at fault in an accident that resulted in injuring another person. The other person does not have to be the driver of the other car involved in the accident. In fact, you could be charged with an injury DUI if:
- Your passenger was injured in the accident
- Another person’s passenger was injured
- Another driver was injured
- A pedestrian/cyclist was injured
You could face the following penalties if convicted:
- Felony filing
- 3 years in a California state prison
- Additional state prison commitments of up to 6 years for great bodily injury (possible strike conviction)
Santa Ana Injury DUI Attorney
Because California is a “three strikes” state, it is very important that you speak with a lawyer immediately after you have been charged with a felony DUI or an injury DUI. If you have a “strike” on your record, that means that if you are convicted of any other serious crimes, then you face extended jail time and much more severe penalties. To avoid these strict consequences, you need to work with someone who is very familiar with California DUI laws.
At the Law Offices of Thomas Tears, our founding attorney has been an Santa Ana DUI lawyer for over 30 years, and he have dealt with hundreds of cases involving felony DUI charges. We believe very strongly that the eventual disposition of your case is directly related to the experience, dedication and personal attention given to you by your attorney. That is why our lead attorney handles every case himself – if I can’t give you the personalized concentration that your case ought to have, I won’t take it on. You deserve only the most dedicated and committed lawyer when it comes to a serious DUI charge. We can use an accident reconstruction expert and various other types of investigation to prove that you were not at fault. Don’t leave your freedom up to chance.
Contact Santa Ana DUI with Injury Lawyer Thomas Tears to discuss your DUI charges!