San Diego DUI with Injury Charges

Information on DUI with Injury

When a person is arrested for DUI, that is, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, it is generally considered a misdemeanor offense. However, if the individual who was alleged to be driving under the influence caused an accident that resulted in bodily injury to the other people involved, the misdemeanor charges will likely be increased to a felony DUI, and the defendant can be facing up to 6 years in state prison-3 for the DUI, and 1 to 3 for the injuries and damages sustained. If you are facing charges of a DUI with injury, or DUI with vehicular manslaughter, it is essential that you hire an experienced and aggressive San Diego DUI attorney to represent you in your legal proceedings and fight for your innocence and freedom.

An extended jail sentence may be the worst part of a DUI with injury conviction, but it is not the only part. The DUI penalties that go along with a DUI conviction will be enhanced if you are convicted of a felony DUI. This can mean years of parole and probation after being released from jail, astronomical monetary fines as well as being forced to pay restitution to the victims, driver's license suspension for an extended period of time, alcohol counseling, an ignition interlock device on your car, and more. The penalties for a DUI with injury are not to be taken lightly, and the help of an attorney is required if you want to beat your charges.

DUI Defense Attorney Serving San Diego

Attorney Mark R. De Yoe understands the law and the science in DUI cases, including those involving injuries. He handles each case with compassion, and will help you and your family through this difficult time. With 28 years of experience handling DUI cases, and having taken on over 1,000 cases to date, he has the knowledge and experience you are looking for when you need an attorney to fight for your freedom.

Contact a San Diego DUI attorney from the firm today if you are facing DUI with injury charges. An experienced attorney may be able to help you avoid conviction and jail time.