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CA DUI law, is a DUI in CA a felony or a misdemeanor
Sacramento, CA
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Posted about 1 year ago in DUI / DWI
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Felony DUI, reduced to mistaminers?:
I received a felony DUI (2 seperate DUI felonies) in california last friday. I destroyed my car, and their car. I had full coverage, and It will be covering everything. They had "Minor injuries" according to the highway patrol that arrested me, and my insurance agent I just got off the phone with. I was arrested on the spot for a DUI and was charged with 2 felony counts, I go to court on tuesday.
Im a 21 year old white male. I have been working full time since I was 17, I have a GREAT job now, and well, I had a clean, perfect life up until last friday. I have never been in trouble before in my life, I have never been arrested or anything of that nature, I have a perfectly clean record. What is going to happen to me? Its a felony, which is worse than a regular DUI. And well. I wont even lie, Im scared to death right now that I might have to go back to jail, Its the worst hellhole I have ever been in in my life, I wont even lie, the entire 24 hours I was in there I was crying like a little girl. Im out on bail right now, which cost me $4500, because it was a $45,000 bail. If I go back, I'll lose my job. I wont be able to pay my bills, it will destroy my credit, and I will lose my entire life pretty much....... Does anyone know whats going to happen to me when I go to court? If you have any information please tell. Do I have ANY hope of getting this reduced to multiple mistaminers since no one was seriously injured? Answers (6)
Ben Walter Pesta II
This attorney is licensed in California.
Posted about 1 year ago.
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I assume that your felony DUI is a Vehicle Code Sec. 23153(a), DUI with injury accident, and that you have two separate counts because two people were injured. This offense is a "wobbler"; that is, it can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony. YOU MUST HIRE A LAWYER (if you haven't already). He will be able to advise you on the chances of your getting this case bargained down to a misdemeanor.
Joshua Matthew Dale
This attorney is licensed in California.
Posted about 1 year ago.
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Get a DUI specialist in your area right away - I assume you mean you were charged w/ 23153(a) and 23153(b). You took a breath or blood test too. Don't miss the 10 day limit to fight to save your license. Check out these attorneys in your area. www.california-dui-lawyers.org or me if in the area www.joshdale.com
Good luck. 
Chad Raymond Maddox
This attorney is licensed in California.
Posted about 1 year ago.
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The other two attorney's made good points. I wanted to add that you should NOT assume that your insurance will cover everything - EVEN IF YOU HAD FULL COVERAGE. The reason is that in CA, most insurance policies now include a provision which allows the insurance company to REDUCE YOUR COVERAGE to the MINIMUM coverage by law if you are DUI in the accident. That means that your insurance company can reduce your coverage in THIS ACCIDENT to $5000 for property damage, and $15000 for each injury (not to exceed a total of $30,000). Your chances of getting these reduced to misdemeanors is greatly improved by hiring an experienced DUI attorney like the members of CDLA.
John M. Kaman
This attorney is licensed in California.
Posted about 1 year ago.
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There is always a chance to have these reduced to misdemeanors although it will be difficult. Follow the advice of the other lawyers who have posted. This kind of thing can screw up your life for a long time so don't go cheap on defense. Hire the best. I recommend Josh Dale or me, and I will be in Sacramento Tuesday morning. Call for free consultation and rates: 415-753-1889.
Ryan Patrick McClure
This attorney is licensed in California.
Posted 12 months ago.
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Well, you have received very good advice. You really should consult with a DUI lawyer in your area and hire them. You need expert advice based on your circumstances. Good Luck!
Christopher Paul Sohovich
This attorney is licensed in California.
Posted 3 months ago.
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Contact a DUI lawyer in your area immediately. You are most likely being charged with DUI with injury which is a felony. A skilled DUI attorney will be the most beneficial to you in this case. Find one in your area.
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