Recent Posts in DUI With Injury Category

Kathleen Cochrane, 62, of Bodega Bay, was found to be under the influence of multiple prescription drugs, and was arrested and booked for DUI.

Cochrane hit a pedestrian, a 68 year old woman, who was not identified, suffered broken bones and abrasions and was airlifted by Reach helicopter to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital.  

Driving under the influence is a serious charge in itself and when an injury or death is involved, the seriousness goes up a few notches.

As Los Angeles DUI Attorneys we try to help our clients the best way we can by doing whatever we can to get the best possible results.

Our DUI Lawyers in L.A. have a combined 75 years of experience and we handle DUI cases on a daily basis. Our legal strategy and approach stand outs and we have achieved numerous amounts of successful results for our clients.

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Heidi Jackson, 47, was driving on Tuesday February 7, 2012 when she swerved into oncoming. Her vehicle hit a vehicle driven by David Daly, 59.

Daly swerved to try and avoid Jackson, and his vehicle swerved and overturned.

Both Jackson and Daly were taken by the paramedics to a medical center.

Jackson was later arrested and booked on suspicion of felony DUI.

Driving under the influence is charged either as a misdemeanor or a felony. A felony charge has more severe penalties and if you are facing a felony DUI.

Usually, a fourth DUI conviction, a DUI with injury or vehicular manslaughter will be charged as a felony in California.

A DUI with injury is considered a "wobbler" meaning that it can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the severity of the injury and the blood alcohol level; this is within the discretion of the District Attorney and this is where we step in as your Los Angeles DUI Attorney and do everything we can to avoid a felony DUI charge.

Our Los Angeles DUI Defense Lawyers have a combined 75 years of experience and we are very confident in our skill and approach to driving under the influence cases.

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On Thursday January 26, 2012 C.A. Shanks struck a federal agents car. A Cadillac driven by Shanks was going at a fast speed when it struck a telephone pole, spun, and hit the vehicle driven by an agent of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

The agent incurred some injuries, was taken to the hospital, and soon after released.

Shanks was transported to a hospital and released Friday morning.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Shanks who is an attorney.

Shanks is wanted on felony charges of second-degree assault, first-degree wanton endangerment, driving under the influence and first-degree criminal mischief.

Our Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys are experienced in handling crimes such as DUI, assault, endangerment. We have a combined 75 years of experience and an aggressive approach in defending our clients.

As to driving under the influence cases, our attorneys are considered the DUI Kings of Los Angeles.

If you are facing a DUI charge or any other crie associated with drunk driving,contact our DUI Lawyers in L.A. and set up a free face to face consultation.

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Crystal Morales, a 17-year-old senior, was in a crosswalk at Margaret Drive shortly before school let out at 2:45 p.m. when she was struck by Marie J. Lippincott, 38, of Costa Mesa, on Tuesday December 6, 2011.

Lippincott was charged with driving under the influence and causing injury.

Doctors induced a coma Wednesday morning so the girl could recover from head trauma, internal bleeding, brain swelling and other internal injuries while being on assisted breathing.

Police were investigating whether she was under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the crash outside of Harbor High. Court records show that in 2005 Lippincott pleaded guilty to theft, burglary and obtaining prescription drugs by fraud.

Lippincott is being held Wednesday at Orange County Jail in lieu of $100,000 bail.

A DUI charge is serious by itself but when involving an injury can be charged as a felony and result in imprisonment along with excessive fines.

Our DUI Defense Attorneys are experienced in this area and we know exactly what to do and exactly how to handle DUI cases similar to this case. We have handled thousands and thousands of driving under the influence cases and have seen great results.

If you or a loved one is facing a drunk driving charge, contact our  Los Angeles DUI Lawyers and set up a free face to face consultation.

If you have been arrested or charged with vehicular manslaughter while driving under the influence, contact our criminal defense attorneys today. We have 75 years of combined experience and have defended hundreds of people over the years. The DUI attorneys at the  Hedding law firm understand the serious nature of these charges and we will do whatever we can to defend you.  Contact our office today at 818-986-2092, and set up a free face to face consultation.

If you or someone you know is being charged with a DUI,  contact our office today to set up a free face-to-face consultation with one of our DUI attorneys. The penalties involved with a DUI can be very serious and it is important to have an experienced DUI attorney on your side. At the  Hedding law firm we have a combined 75 years of experience and have been successful in dozens of cases like these.

If you or someone you know is being charged with a DUI,  contact our office today to set up a free face-to-face consultation with one of our DUI attorneys. The penalties involved with a DUI can be very serious and it is important to have an experienced DUI attorney on your side. At the  Hedding law firm we have a combined 75 years of experience and have been successful in dozens of cases like these.

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.

Jeane Dexheimer, 51, was placed into custody on suspicion of drunken driving after she rear-ended a transit bus. The bus had 10 passengers on board; the driver and one other man were taken to a hospital after complaining of back pain.

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 as a felony depending on the circumstances of the offense, and your criminal history. Your DUI history will especially play a big role.