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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM
THE CRIMINAL LAWYER FOR A FELONY DUI IN VISTA
A driver may be charged with felony DUI if, while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, the driver commits a moving violation that causes an accident and injury to another.
If the injury to another person is serious, the prosecution may add sentencing enhancements that elevate the felony DUI to a violent and/or serious felony.
The penalty for a felony DUI can range from formal probation to three years in prison. The penalty for an aggravated felony may be formal probation or up to six years in prison (Vehicle Code 23153, Penal Code sections 667.5, 1192.7, 12022.7).
When a client remains in custody criminal justice attorney Pflaum helps him or her get released from jail as soon as possible. For more information, click on get out of jail.
SKILLED SERVICES
FROM THE FELONY DUI LAWYER IN VISTA
The professional defense of a client charged with felony DUI begins by speaking with a consultation to learn about the facts of the arrest and the clients background.
Mr. Pflaum next examines the criminal file with his client to determine the accuracy of the arrest reports, blood and breath alcohol tests, diagrams of the scene, witness statements, dashboard and body worn videos, and medical records.
These are effective defense strategies.
- The client did not cause the accident
- The client did not violate a vehicle code
- No mental impairment
- Rising blood alcohol
- No warrant for a blood test
- Faulty chemical testing
- No medical proof of injury to a victim
- Violation of the right to remain silent
- Incomplete police investigation
RESOLUTION OF THE FELONY DUI CASE
The determination of how and when to best resolve a felony DUI in Vista depends on the state of the evidence, injuries to the alleged victim, the blood or breath alcohol level, accident reconstruction diagrams, and the criminal record, if any, of the client.
A plea bargain is a pretrial agreement between the criminal justice lawyer, his client, the prosecutor and the judge that may include dismissal or reduction of the charges, no time in jail, and other beneficial terms.
Attorney Pflaum secures excellent plea bargains by emphasizing the strengths of the defense case and exposing weakness in the prosecution case.
Some felony DUI cases may go to trial. Winning the trial requires cross examining prosecution witnesses to create a reasonable doubt about guilt.