DUI Accidents.

Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense in California, but if it involves someone getting injured or dying, then the legal consequences and penalties are severe. Depending on the circumstances in your case, it could be prosecuted a misdemeanor or a felony offense.

It’s vital that you receive good counsel and get an experienced criminal defense attorney to represent you against these serious charges. You may have had alcohol in your system, but that may not have been what caused the accident. Perhaps the other driver was negligent or driving recklessly.

Prentiss Law will look into all viable defenses and legal strategies to give you the best outcome and will take aggressive steps to fight against the DUI Accident case you are involved in.

A DUI accident is a car accident that involves a driver who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In California, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher. For commercial drivers, the legal BAC limit is 0.04%, and for drivers under the age of 21, it is 0.01%.

After you have received medical attention if needed, you should contact an experienced DUI accident lawyer in Redding. At Prentiss Law Office, we can help you understand your rights and take the legal steps to protect you from severe penalties.

If convicted of a DUI Accident, you could be charged with a felony and sentenced up to 6 years imprisonment for injuring someone and up to 10 years in prison if a person loses their life in the accident.

Normally, driving under the influence, with blood alcohol content (BAC) above the legal limit of 0.08%, would be prosecuted as a misdemeanor. However, if you were involved in an accident while having a BAC above the legal limit, and the other driver was injured, it would likely be prosecuted as a felony.

In addition to DMV possibly suspending your driver’s license, the court can impose criminal penalties and fines. The court also has the option of allowing for punitive damages, where the accident victim may seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, etc.

Facing DUI charges in California is daunting enough, but when an accident with injuries or fatalities is involved, the stakes are significantly higher. The severity of the legal consequences varies depending on the specifics of your case and can result in either misdemeanor or felony charges.

Obtaining skilled legal representation is crucial. An experienced criminal defense attorney can be the difference between a life-altering conviction and a more favorable outcome.

At Prentiss Law, we are committed to exploring all possible defenses and legal strategies to ensure the best possible outcome for you. We will aggressively defend you against the DUI accident charges, with intensive representation in our pursuit of justice on your behalf.