So you recently got arrested for a DUI after hurting someone after driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Now that you’ve sobered up, you probably feel worse than terrible. While you’re definitely concerned about the injured person’s recovery, it’s normal to also be worried about the potential repercussions for yourself.
Protect yourself now
The best way to protect yourself against severe outcomes in your DUI case is to contact Southern California’s top DUI defense attorney, Dan Chambers of the Chambers Law Firm. He has worked on thousands of low- and high-profile DUI cases during his multi-decade career, and he’ll know just what to do to avoid harsh penalties in your DUI case.
All prospective clients are entitled to a free consultation with Attorney Chambers. You’ll be able to meet with Attorney Chambers in-person to discuss your case, receive expert legal advice, and learn about the most likely outcome of your case.
But now to answer the most pressing question immediately at hand:
Will I automatically be charged with a felony if I hurt someone while DUI?
The short answer is: not necessarily. It depends on the specific circumstances of your case, but yes, in many cases where someone was injured or killed, a felony DUI conviction charge is likely. However, there are ways to avoid a conviction. Perhaps your blood alcohol level registered just barely above the state limit, in which case Attorney Chambers may argue that you weren’t actually intoxicated at the time of the accident. The blood testing methods California police officers use aren’t completely infallible, and there is a margin of error.
Perhaps the blood and/or urine tests were administered incorrectly, or the police officer didn’t follow proper procedural policies during your arrest. There are many ways to prevent a felony DUI conviction from appearing on your record, but only if you contact Attorney Chambers for a free initial case evaluation now.
