DUI with Injury
Hire the Heavy-Hitters at Campbell Whitten to Protect You
If you had allegedly been driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and caused a car accident that led to someone being injured, you could be facing life-changing consequences. DUI with injury charges do not need to involve members of another vehicle. These cases are often the result of minor wounds, such as scrapes and bruises, from an accompanying passenger. Due to the criminal accusations surrounding such cases, you can be arrested without any injured parties actually filing a charge against you.
Even if the injured passenger testifies that they knew you had consumed alcohol earlier in the night, you can still be found at fault. Your best chance at defending your rights might be to stand in court with the Bakersfield DUI lawyers from Campbell Whitten.
Contact us today if you would like to learn how our team can help you manage a DUI with injury charge!
You Can Be Charged with a Misdemeanor or Felony
DUI with injury can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony depending on the circumstances involved. Your charge can be considered a felony even when you have no prior convictions or marks on your driving record.
Penalties for a felony DUI with injury conviction include:
- Mandatory ignition interlock device – with monthly taxes
- Minimum one year license suspension – no possibility of restricted license
- Up to three years in jail
As a DUI with injury charge is considered an aggravated criminal offense, a conviction will go on your lifetime criminal record. Furthermore, it cannot be expunged or cleared. To protect your name and your future, you need to take the initiative and start developing your case as soon as you can.
Defend Yourself with Our Team of Bakersfield DUI Attorneys
At Campbell Whitten, our attorneys are proud to say that they always work as a group, putting their heads and their collective experiences together for each case they tackle. By listening sincerely to your claims and your needs, we hope to always go that extra mile for you to make you feel comfortable, and to ensure that you are represented with the strongest case as possible. Our unique and personalized strategy has allowed us to successfully handle more than 10,000 criminal and DUI defense cases. The numbers don’t lie – we are the answer to your serious DUI with injury problem.
Still not sure if you’re ready to move forward with your case? Schedule a free initial consultation with the Bakersfield DUI lawyers at Campbell Whitten today to learn all your legal options!