DUI Involving Car Accident
Delaware DUI Involving Car Accident Defense Lawyer
If you choose to drive drunk sometimes the best you can hope for is that you get pulled over for a misdemeanor DUI. Other times your diminished driving skills, motor skills, and delayed response time can result in a car accident.
In Delaware, a drunk driving charge resulting in an automobile accident can be a misdemeanor or a felony. However, typically the extent of the injuries will determine how the judge views it legally. If your DUI caused a car accident, you need to retain a Delaware Felony DUI Attorney.
What Are The Penalties In Delaware DUI Involving A Car Accident?
There are numerous legal, financial and administrative penalties you will face if convicted of DUI in Delaware:
- Fines
- Court costs
- Mandatory license suspension
- Possible Ignition Interlock Device (IID) implementation
- Restitution for property damage
- Jail sentence
If your drunk driving caused serious injuries, your charges will upgrade to felony DUI. In this case, you face a long-term jail or prison sentence. If the accident caused death, you could face vehicular manslaughter charges. Also, you could be susceptible to a wrongful death lawsuit.
Why Hire A Sussex County Delaware DUI Attorney
We approach DUI/DWI defense in Delaware in several ways. In an ideal scenario, we aim for dismissed charges. In other cases, we aim to obtain downgraded charges such as reckless driving alcohol-related. Your previous DUI/DWI and criminal history will also dictate what defense approach we take. Retain a skilled Delaware DUI Defense Lawyer to ensure effective handling of your case. While we always work towards the best possible outcome, we cannot guarantee any particular result.
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