Van Nuys DUI Accident Attorney
DUI Defense Lawyers in Van Nuys, California
Being accused of a criminal offense in association with a DUI accident is a serious situation to be in. If you or a loved one has been accused of causing an auto accident while driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you should contact a knowledgeable Van Nuys DUI attorney immediately.
At the Law Offices of Loren M. Merlin, we are very familiar with our clients’ legal rights and how to protect their future. We can challenge any evidence that may be presented in the effort to have the DUI accident charges that our clients face dropped entirely. When a person is charged with a DUI accident, if a driver, pedestrian, or passenger is severely injured or killed they can then face additional charges which can include:
Penalties for DUI Accidents in California
If convicted of DUI with injury or vehicular manslaughter in accordance with a DUI accident, a person may be sentenced to the following penalties under California law:
- Long term jail or prison sentence
- Large monetary fines
- Community service
- Driver's license suspension/revocation
- DUI School
- Alcohol & drug counseling/rehabilitation
- Impoundment of motor vehicle
- Installation of vehicle interlock device
- Up to 5 years probation
- Parole
- Permanent mark on criminal record
Legal Counsel in Studio City, Encino, and Sherman Oaks
Please call our office immediately if you need aggressive legal representation for a DUI accident case. We offer potential clients the opportunity to meet with a professional Van Nuys DUI lawyer during a free and private consultation. During the consultation we can discuss the charges that lead to a DUI accident arrest and answer any legal questions that you may have about your or a loved one’s DUI case.
Contact a Van Nuys DUI Accident Attorney for skilled representation who will fight relentlessly for your rights.