DUI Causing Injury

Los Angeles DUI Attorneys

A person involved in an auto accident causing injury while DUI (driving under the influence) is subject to extremely serious criminal charges. In California, DUI causing injury may be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony offense, depending upon the severity of injuries the victim suffers, as well as the defendant's criminal history, if any.

At Gold & Witham, our skilled attorneys have over 40 years of collective legal experience to apply to the aggressive defense of your Los Angeles DUI with injury charges. We are fully dedicated to representing our clients' interests and to defending their rights in criminal court and at their DMV hearings, in order to protect their freedom, future, and driving privileges. The firm represents drivers throughout Los Angeles and the surrounding areas in Southern California and offers a free initial consultation to discuss your particular case.

DUI with Injury in Los Angeles, California

If you or someone you know has been accused of causing personal injury while driving under the influence, it is important to contact a Los Angeles DUI attorney as soon as possible. You may face a number of serious criminal penalties, including:

Misdemeanor DUI Causing Injury:

Up to 5 years of probation
5 days to 1 year in county jail
$390 to $5,000 in fines
3 to 9 month alcohol or drug education program
1-year driver's license suspension

Felony DUI Causing Injury:

16 months to 4 years in prison
Additional 3 years for every additional party that sustains "great" bodily injury
Additional 1 year for every additional party that sustains any bodily injury
A "strike" on your criminal record of great bodily injury alleged
Up to $20,000 in fines
An 18 or 30 month alcohol or drug education program
4-year driver's license revocation

To learn more about how you can avoid the many serious penalties associated with a DUI with injury conviction in California, please contact Gold & Witham today for a free consultation with a Los Angeles DUI lawyer.