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 Being arrested for driving under the influence is California can be a stressful experience. This is especially true if it is not your first California DUI offense. For California drivers, being charged with DUI for the second, third, or even fourth time can lead to serious penalties, including jail time.
Below are some of the consequences associated with multiple DUI offenses:
Second DUI Offense
- Jail: 90 days to 1 year
- Fine: $390.00 to $1,000.00+
- License Suspension: Up to 2 years
- Treatment Program: 18 months or 30 months in drug/alcohol treatment program
Third DUI Offense
- Jail: 120 days to 1 year
- Fine: $390.00 to $1,000.00+
- License Suspension: Up to 3 years
- Treatment Program: 18 months or 30 months in drug/alcohol treatment program
Fourth DUI Offense
Sacha Shea Cooper, 30, caused a DUI-related accident that resulted in her being arrested for a felony driving under the influence charge and child endangerment.
The Lakeport woman was driving with her 1-month-old daughter when she crossed the center line of Highway 29. According to the Lake County News, Cooper's 2004 Chevrolet Impala then collided with an oncoming 2004 Saturn that was driven by Laura Ewing, 31. Cooper's vehicle ended up on the dirt shoulder while Ewing's Saturn was forced into the side of the road and into a ditch. Ewing suffered minor injuries but was not taken to the hospital while both Cooper and her daughter were not injured. Officers arrested Cooper with a felony driving under the influence, driving with an expired driver license and felony child endangerment.
Contact our Orange County DUI Attorneys today if you have been recently arrested for driving under the influence, for a felony DUI or have been involved in a DUI related accident.
A 15-year-old boy caused a solo vehicle crash and was subsequently arrested for a felony DUI.
The San Jose teenager and a 49-year-old passenger, Steven Gonzales, were driving in a 2004 Lexus RX330 when the teen lost control of the vehicle, veered onto the shoulder and eventually hit a fence. The teen was not injured however Gonzales suffered two broken legs and was taken to the local hospital.
According to Mercury News, the teen was arrested for a felony DUI and was taken to juvenile hall after he was released from the hospital with no injuries. Gonzales was later arrested for illegally possessing a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia as well as being under the influence of drugs.
Contact our Orange County DUI Lawyers today if you have recently been arrested for driving under the influence, whether it is your first or a felony DUI.
Sandra Jean Burnett, 57, has been arrested and charged for a felony driving under the influence causing bodily injury and being under the influence of a controlled substance while in possession of a firearm as well as misdemeanor charges of driving on a suspended license for a previous DUI, an addict driving a vehicle and a misdemeanor probation violation.
The Kelseyville woman was driving her 2000 Chevy Prizm northbound on Kelsey Creek Drive at around 2:40pm when she swerved into the southbound lane. According to the Lake County News, Shawn Dale Rogers, 39, was driving a grade school bus filled with 25 students when he noticed Burnett's vehicle coming towards him; he attempted to slow down but was unable to avoid the head-on collision. The crash resulted in four children complaining of pain as well as major damage to Burnett's car and moderate damage to the bus. Once officers arrived at the scene of the accident, they determined that Burnett was driving under the influence of prescription medication and arrested her.
Whether you have been arrested for a California DUI or were involved in a DUI-related accident, our Orange County DUI Attorneys understand how frustrating it can be and are here to provide you with the best possible representation.
Ronald Hernandez has been arrested for a felony driving under the influence charge after causing a roll over crash that resulted in severe injuries.
The 23-year-old Los Angeles resident was on Highway 101, south of El Capitan State Beach Road, when he lost control of his 2008 Toyota Tacoma. According to Noozhawk, the vehicle then rolled over and blocked both lanes of the highway and caused the passenger, Armen Sarkisan, 27, to receive a fracture to his right leg which was nearly amputated. Hernandez was arrested for a felony DUI before he was released to the hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Have you been arrested for driving under the influence in or around Orange County? Contact our Orange County DUI Attorneys today to find out how we can help you.
John Hines, 38, a captain from the Long Beach Fire Department, has been arrested for a felony DUI and felony hit and run.
The incident occurred at around 1:34pm when Hines was driving his Chevrolet truck on Westminster Ave. east of Bolsa Chica Rd. Hines's vehicle swerved into the bike lane and struck a cyclist at approximately 60 mph, causing the biker to be thrown onto the road's dirt shoulder.
According to the OC Register, witnesses of the accident noticed Hines did not stop to check on the bicyclist and followed him as he drove away. The bicyclists was taken to a local hospital with major head trauma but is expected to be released. Hines was arrested for felony driving under the influence as well as felony hit and run; he has since been released on a $50,000 bond.
Our Orange County DUI Attorneys have the knowledge and experience to handle any type of DUI case; contact our lawyers today if you have recently been in DUI-related accident or are facing a felony DUI charge.
Ashley Selina Bryan, 24, has been arrested for a felony DUI after causing a fatal accident that caused the death of an Orange County resident.
According to the OC Register, Bryan was driving under the influence on the 57 freeway at around 11:55pm when she hit a Chevrolet Camaro that was disabled on the shoulder. The driver of the Camaro was sitting in the passenger seat while the passenger, 18 year old Cameron Cook of Ladera Ranch, was standing outside of the vehicle, near the guardrail when Bryan's Honda Civic hit the Camaro. As a result of the collision, the Camaro was pushed into Cook, causing him to fall backwards over the guardrail and onto a concrete embankment underneath the freeway.
Bryan has been arrested and charged with one felony count each of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated without gross negligence, driving under the influence of alcohol causing bodily injury and driving with a BAC of .08% or more causing injuring as well as a sentencing enhancement for multiple victims.
Contact our Orange County DUI Defense Attorneys today if you were arrested for driving under the influence in or around Orange County.
Faustino Barcenas, 49, has been arrested for a felony California DUI after causing a head-on collision.
The Fullerton resident was driving west on Highway 46 at around 11:15pm when he drifted into the eastbound lane. A driver in a Nissan Altima witnessed Barcenas drifting and pulled over on the side of the road to avoid a collision; Barcenas sideswiped the Altima before continuing down the road where he then struck Maria DeJesus Garcia, 37, head-on. Garcia and Barcenas both had to be extricated from their vehicles and be transported to nearby hospitals as they suffered major injuries. Barcenas was then arrested for a felony California DUI due to the severity of the injuries that Garcia has sustained.
Contact our Orange County DUI Lawyers if you have been in a DUI related accident or have been arrested for a felony DUI. We have the experience and knowledge to handle any type of DUI case and will ensure that you receive the best representation.
The driver of a Ford Explorer has been arrested for a felony DUI after they caused a wrong-way crash.
According to the Daily Breeze, the driver of the white Ford Explorer was driving southbound on the northbound Arroyo Seco Parkway when they crashed into a blue Toyota Prius. The head-on collision caused one individual to need to be extracted from the vehicle while four of the passengers were taken to the Huntington Memorial Hospital.
Our Orange County DUI Defense Attorneys are here to answer any of your questions or provide you with legal advice if you have been in a recent DUI-defense attorney.
Alex Michael Gary, 19, was arrested early Sunday morning for suspicions of vehicular manslaughter and a California felony DUI after he caused a fatal accident on the westbound 10 freeway.
According to the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, Gary was driving 80 mph near Via Verde in San Dimas when he failed to slow down for stopped traffic and struck a Honda Civic, killing Viet H. Le and Thuan Trieu and injuring driver Ly Trinh Nguyen. The Honda then struck a Toyota Camry, injuring a 3 year old female passenger. Gary's vehicle continued to lose control and subsequently struck an ambulance, but no one inside was injured.
If you or anyone you know has been arrested for driving under the influence in California, you need to contact a qualified DUI Defense Attorney to get the best representation.
Saturday night ended in the hospitalization of two teenage girls after a short pursuit ended in a crash. A 17-year-old driver of a reportedly stolen 2006 Nissan was pursued by Merced County sheriff's. The pursuit lasted around 20 seconds before the Nissan hit an embankment becoming airborne, rolling over and ejecting a 17-year-old female passenger. A 15 -year-old female passenger also suffered major injuries. The driver tried to flee the scene on foot but was quickly apprehended.
The driver of the vehicle faces felony charges which could result in state prison time. Any time there is a DUI with injury whether it is to another driver, passenger or even pedestrian you can be charged with a felony. A state prison sentence can be terrifying. If you are faced with felony drunk driving charges you need to call our team of knowledgeable DUI attorneys today.
27-year-old Jeffrey Scott Marshall was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence in Orange County late last month when his Infinity G35 struck a Ford F150 causing it to hit a pedestrian. The victim was taken to the Western Medical Center in Santa Ana after sustaining a head injury. The accident occurred at 12:11 am on the residential street of Placentia Avenue, north of 17th street. According to Costa Mesa Police Department, the 56 year old victim had stepped out of his Ford F150 to open a gate when the Infinity hit the F150 causing it to veer into him.
An Orange County DUI with injuries could have serious consequences. Depending on the severity of the injuries you could face felony charges. If you are charged with a felony Orange County DUI you may be required to complete state prison time as a condition of your sentence. No matter what the circumstances of your Orange County DUI case - you need to speak with an attorney immediately. Call our offices toll free today at 888-444-7210 to speak with a leading Orange County DUI defense lawyer now.
Jose Gaspar of Fallbrook was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol when he crossed the double yellow lines into oncoming traffic and struck Archie Barnes also of Fallbrook. Barnes was seriously injured with a broken left femur and was taken to Palomar Hospital following the accident. Gaspar could be charged with a felony DUI, felony Hit and Run and driving without a license following the incident. The California Highway Patrol reports that Gaspar fled the scene of the accident but was immediately caught. He was treated for non-serious injuries and booked in the Vista Jail.
A San Diego DUI with accident can be tragic. The last thing that you ever want to do is flee the scene of an accident. Even if you had a drink or two prior to driving, it must be proven that you were the proximate cause of the accident. When serious injuries are involved you are facing a felony DUI charge. This means that you could spend time in state prison. Given the severity of the circumstances, the first call you should make is to a leading San Diego DUI Defense attorney. Call us now for a free case consultation at 888-444-7210.
One week ago, 18 year old Danielle Everman was arrested for Felony DUI when her passenger Jacob Dearman, 20 suffered severe injuries. He was rushed to a nearby trauma center after Everman's vehicle hit a curb and collided with a guardrail on the 405. Fountain Valley police responded to the crash at 2:11 am and arrested Everman on suspicion of drunk driving. The Fountain Valley Police Department released a statement indicating that the passenger had not been wearing his seat belt.
A felony DUI is a very serious charge and can result in a state prison sentence. Given the severity of the penalties, it is required that if you are charged with a felony DUI you are present in court at all appearances. Our office is well-versed in dealing with serious drunk driving cases. We have dedicated our practice to DUI defense and understand all of the potential harm that could occur from a felony DUI conviction. Fill out our free online California DUI case evaluation today for a free consultation.
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