San Diego DUI Accident Attorney
Southern California DUI Lawyer
A DUI accident usually refers to a “DUI with injury” – when a person who is driving under the influence of alcohol or
drugs causes a traffic accident which injures someone, causes property damage, or leads to the
death of another person. Any DUI accident, no matter how minor it may seem, may be disastrous to the defendant. A typical DUI with injury charge will include jail time, payment for damages caused, and more.
San Diego DUI lawyer James N. Dicks has been in the criminal field since 1977. With a background in law enforcement and narcotics, he is extremely qualified to handle your DUI accident case. By gathering evidence in your favor, recreating the accident and investigating the scene, lawyer James Dicks and his staff may be able to prove that you were not the cause of the accident or that you were not driving under the influence.
Defending DUI Accident Charges in San Diego
If you have been charged with a DUI with injury or DUI accident, the prosecution will need to prove a number of factors:
- That you were driving
- Your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was .08% or above
- You violated a traffic law or displayed negligent/reckless conduct while driving
- The accident caused injury to another person
If one or more of the above factors is not true, your charges will likely be lessened to simple DUI or dropped altogether. With DUI accident attorney James Dicks at your side, your chances of winning your DUI accident case are greatly increased. Instead of facing a sentence of up to several years in a California state prison, you may be able to receive alternative sentencing or have your case dismissed. Hiring an experienced attorney is your only chance of avoiding a conviction and possibly a strike on your record.
Arrested for a DUI accident or DUI with injury in San Diego?
Contact attorney James Dicks today!