Tristan Johnson, 36, was arrested on suspicion of felony drunk driving Friday afternoon after his Toyota pickup truck crashed into an ambulance that had its siren and fighting lights activated. According to authorities, Johnson drove into the intersection and struck the driver's side of the ambulance. Two ambulance operators and two paramedics were treated at a hospital for minor injuries. Johnson was arrested at the scene.
Under California Vehicle Code section 23153 VC, you may be charged with a "DUI with injury" if you injured another person while driving under the influence. This charge could be prosecuted as either a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the circumstances of the offense, and your criminal history. Your DUI history will especially play a big role.
If you or someone you know has been charged with a DUI with injury, contact our office today. The DUI attorneys at the Hedding law firm will collect all the facts pertaining to your unique DUI case and fight the charges against you. Our number one objective is to get your charges dismissed, we will work hard to get the best possible outcome for your case. |