DUI Injury Accidents in San Francisco
In San Francisco an injury dui or an accident dui is treated much differently than a standard dui case. The prosecutors treat them more like a standard felony charge. They can be charged both as felonies or misdemeanors. The decision to charge a felony usually depends upon the injuries. If the injuries are very severe, or if the driving is aggravated you can expect to be charged with a felony.
In auto accident cases victims tend to exaggerate their injuries. Watch out for the injured victim trying to make money on a lawsuit. If you can show the DA that the victim is exaggerating injuries you are in a good position to strike a better plea bargain.
Understand that you could go to prison on a first offense if the situation was aggravated. A high alcohol content, reckless driving, and life altering injuries means you are facing prison unless your attorney can work a miracle.
If you have been charged with a dui with injury accident contact a San Francisco dui attorney immediately.
