A DUI1, or driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, is generally charged as a misdemeanor. However, it can also be charged as a felony under 4 specific situations: A 4th DUI charge within 10 years A DUI accident resulting in serious bodily injury A DUI accident resulting in death A prior DUI felony conviction #1. 4th DUI…
In this post, I will explain five (5) important things you should know about the DUI blood test. First, watch this short video to see why I recommend taking the blood test instead of the breath test. In California, there is an implied consent law that states that all drivers give their implied consent to a DUI chemical…
Today I am going to show you exactly how a blood split order can help you in your DUI case. In fact, in situations where a defendant has been pulled over for a DUI and submitted a blood test our firm has had situations with 0.0 BAC result returned from our independant lab. Lets get started…. What…
In California, DUIs and wet reckless charges are priorable offenses. This means that each time you are convicted of another DUI or wet reckless offense such as a fourth DUI, the penalties increase in length and severity because of your past offenses. Below our DUI attorneys explain the penalties for 4th time DUI’s. Is A Fourth DUI A Felony?…
Under California law, if you cause injury to any person other than yourself, you may be charged with vehicle code 23153 DUI causing injury1. Below our DUI lawyers explain the law including defenses and potential penalties for VC 23153. Overview of Vehicle Code 23153(a) 23153(b) You can be charged with §23153(a) even if your blood alcohol content is below…
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In this post, I will explain California’s gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated law which is prosecuted under penal code 191.5(a). But first, watch this video for an overview of the law. Legal Definition Of Gross Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated Gross manslaughter while intoxicated under Penal Code 191.5(a) pc is the unlawful killing of a human…
Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated is an extremely serious offense in California. Overview Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated is the unlawful killing of a human being: Without malice aforethought, In the driving of a vehicle, Where the driving was in violation of Vehicle Code Sections 23140, 23152, or 23153 AND The killing was either the proximate result…
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