DUI/DWI Accident
DUI/DWI Defense
DUI & DWI Accident Lawyer in Banning
Accident Defense in the San Gorgonio Pass
What to Do After a DUI/DWI Accident
If you have been involved in an accident where you were arrested for DUI/DWI, you should not make any statements to the police. Anything you say may be used against you in court. You should not sign any documents without consulting with a criminal defense attorney first. You may be able to challenge the results of the breath or blood test if you have a valid medical reason for your blood alcohol content (BAC) level being above the legal limit. You may also be able to challenge the accuracy of the breath or blood test equipment if it was not properly maintained.
If you were not arrested for DUI/DWI, but you feel that you were treated unfairly by the police, you may want to consult with an attorney about filing a claim for damages. You may be able to recover for any injuries you sustained and for the damage to your vehicle, depending on the circumstances of the accident.
What is Considered DUI/DWI in California?
You may be charged with DUI/DWI if you were driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. You can also be charged with DUI/DWI if you were in “actual physical control” of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Actual physical control can include being stopped in traffic, waiting in a parking space, or being asleep in the driver’s seat of a parked vehicle. You can also be charged with DUI/DWI if you were operating an off-road vehicle or a watercraft while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
In California, a DUI/DWI can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances of the case. If you have had three or more DUI/DWI convictions within the past 10 years, you can be charged with a felony DUI/DWI. You can also be charged with a felony if you caused bodily injury to another person while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or if you caused the death of another person while driving under the influence.
What Are the Penalties for a DUI/DWI Conviction?
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A driver’s license suspension
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Mandatory alcohol education classes
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Fines
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Jail time
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Probation
Contact a DUI/DWI Accident Attorney in Banning
If you have been charged with DUI/DWI, you need a criminal defense attorney in Banning who will aggressively fight to protect your rights and get you the best possible results in your case. At Southwest Legal – Criminal Defense Attorneys, we have been defending clients throughout Banning for more than 20 years. We are familiar with the courts and the prosecutors, and we know how to use this knowledge to get the best possible results for our clients.
Contact a DUI/DWI accident attorney in Banning from Southwest Legal – Criminal Defense Attorneys 24 hours a day at (951) 425-4332. We will get started on your case immediately.
