South Bay DUI Attorneys

DUI with Injury Defense Lawyers in South Bay

DUI with injury, or DUI causing injury, occurs when a drunk driver causes an auto accident which results in injury to another person (another driver or passenger). If you are facing South Bay DUI with injury charges, you will need a defense attorney on your side as soon as possible. DUI with injury is often a felony DUI charge and may result in many years in state prison if you are convicted.

The crucial deciding factor in a DUI with injury case is whether or not the defendant actually caused the accident. If the other driver caused the accident, or if a mechanical failure, road or weather conditions were the cause, the defendant should not be convicted or even charged with DUI with injury in the first place.

South Bay DUI Defense Lawyers: Okabe & Haushalter

As South Bay DUI defense lawyers, it is our job to review our client’s case in order to determine how to prove: A) that our client did not cause the accident, B) that our client’s abilities were not impaired, and C) our client’s blood alcohol concentration was below the legal limit. Through accident reconstruction and an independent investigation of the accident and any breath or blood test results, our attorneys fight to prove our clients’ innocence.

South Bay DUI with Injury Penalties

Without a skilled South Bay DUI defense lawyer on your side, you are likely to face maximum penalties for a DUI with injury charge. DUI with injury is a “wobbler” meaning it may be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor, depending on the circumstances. If charged as a felony, a defendant may face up to 3 years in state prison, with an additional 3 years if the victim sustained great bodily injury. DUI causing great bodily injury is also a strike on a person’s criminal record, under California’s Three Strikes law.

In light of the severe penalties which you may face if charged with and convicted for DUI with injury in South Bay, we hope that you consult a defense lawyer as soon as you can. An experienced lawyer at our firm will be able to answer your questions and tell you what you can do to avoid incriminating yourself. Our attorneys handle South Bay DUI with injury cases throughout Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, El Segundo, Long Beach, Lomita, Palos Verdes, Manhattan Beach, Santa Monica and Torrance.

Contact a South Bay DUI with injury attorney at Okabe & Haushalter today!