Although the potential penalties for a simple first-offense DUI are fairly severe—possible
six months of jail time. A “standard first-offense DUI” will typically not result in
any jail time actually imposed. However, a drunk driver involved in an accident
who leaves the scene of that accident can usually expect to be sentenced to a
fair amount of time in jail. However, if your DUI Attorneys in Orange Countyis
creative enough to find an issue to litigate, you may be able to avoid going to
jail.
The following actual case result from our law firm is an example: In People v.
Chad P. Chad was driving home after a night of drinking. While in his
neighborhood, he drove into the rear of a parked car causing serious damage. He
got out, looked at the damage, and then drove away from the scene without
leaving his information. Several witnesses saw and heard Chad’s vehicle hit the
parked car. The witnesses called 911 with Chad's license plate number as well
as a description of Chad.
The police ran Chad’s license plate number, got his address,
and responded to his apartment. When they arrived, they saw Chad outside of his
apartment building. When they commanded him to stop he ran around back and
climbed up to his back balcony. He hid in his apartment. The police broke the
front door down and arrested Chad inside. His blood-alcohol
was 0.16%
During pretrial negotiations Mr. Stopyro pointed out that
the collision occurred close to Chad's home, that Chad knew the owner of the
damaged vehicle, and contended that Chad did intend to return in the morning
and exchange information. Mr. Stopyro also relied on Chad's otherwise clean
record and his status as a full-time worker to convince the District Attorney to
dismiss the Hit & Run, not charge Chad with resisting arrest, and make a
no-jail, probation-only offer for the DUI. (Department H-2 of the Harbor
Justice Center
If you have been arrested for DUI in Orange County and would
like to know if you could get your charges reduced or dismissed call the Law Offices of EJ Stopyro at (949) 559-5500 to consult with an Orange County DUI lawyer today.
The consultation is free and confidential.
Or visit our website at www.EJEsquire.com.
Law Offices of EJ StopyroOrange County DUI Attorney
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