DUI cases are always very serious, especially when they involve injuries. Driving drunk is criminal precisely because it endangers other people, so if you have been arrested in connection with a case of DUI with an injury, please contact our office as soon as possible to speak with a Long Beach DUI lawyer form our firm.
DUI injury cases are technically accident cases, whether they involve other cars or not. Some DUI injury cases involve the clipping of a pedestrian or a motorcyclist – the case will still be handled as a DUI accident case.
In the state of California, a DUI with an injury could result in up to 6 years in state prison. If your DUI accident resulted in a death, you could face up to 10 years in state prison.
A skilled Long Beach DUI attorney will build a solid case in your defense using legal methods to invalidate the charges against you. In the case of an accident with an injury, you will need your lawyer to investigate the details of the case thoroughly and prove that you in fact did not cause the accident. This is significant to the validity of the charges against you---if you didn’t cause the accident you can’t be held accountable for any injuries.
Our Long Beach DUI Attorney Provides Skilled Defense
Next, your Long Beach DUI lawyer will attempt to convince the court that your BAC level was not over the legal limit, a feat easy enough for any experienced DUI lawyer.
In the case of a death resulting from your DUI injury accident, it is critical that you contact our Long Beach DUI attorneys immediately. DUI vehicular manslaughter is a very serious charge that the prosecution will attempt to pin on you without pause. If convicted, you will go to prison and your life and the lives of your family will change dramatically.
Our firm of Long Beach DUI attorneys can defend any DUI injury case. Contact us today for an immediate consultation.