DUI WITH ACCIDENT

Los Angeles DUI resulting in Injury or Death

If your Los Angeles DUI results in injury or death, even if it is your first offense it could be charged as a felony DUI.  This means that in addition to the potential state prison sentence you may have to pay restitution to any injured party in the amount of $500 to $10,000 depending on the severity of the injury.  If a death resulted from the Los Angeles DUI you could be looking at a murder charge depending on the circumstances.  Given the gravity of the situation it is crucial that you contact a practiced Los Angeles DUI attorney if a death resulted from a suspected drunk driving incident.  Mr. Voll will make sure to address whether the alleged drunk driving incident was the proximate cause of the injury – a necessary element in the prosecution’s case.

It is important to know that the injured party does not have to be the driver of the other car involved in the collision.  It could be a passenger in another vehicle, a pedestrian or even a passenger in your own vehicle.  The consequences for a Los Angeles DUI conviction with accident are severe and will likely result in state prison and high restitution damages in addition to the fines imposed by the court. 

Mr. Voll will assist in answering your questions following a Los Angeles DUI resulting in an accident or injury.  Calling the Law Offices of Jeff Voll can help you to understand what needs to happen next, time is of the essence.  You must act fast to establish a strong defense in any Los Angeles DUI arrest.