HUNTINGTON BEACH, Orange County - An Orange County man, Jeffrey Woods, was convicted of felony vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence while intoxicated. He was driving while under the influence of drugs and killed a bicyclist. He could face a maximum of 10 years in prison and probation for killing Danny Oates. The sentencing is scheduled at the Santa Ana court on Friday.
In the sentencing, the Orange County judge has the option of giving him 6 and 10-year prison time. If Woods was doing well during his custody, there is chance that he could possibly get shorter term of sentence in prison. Felony manslaughter caused by drugs and text messaging will be the first prosecution for Orange County District Attorney's office.
Under California law, DUI or drunk driving is a serious criminal charge. It is also known as "driving while intoxicated" or "driving under the influence". If you or someone you know has been arrested or charged with DUI, or driving under the influence in Orange County, Newport Beach, Fullerton, Santa Ana, the punishment and consequences are very serious. It can carry severe penalties such as jail time, substantial fine. If it is charged as felony DUI, felony vehicular manslaughter, or driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs, the punishment is more severe.
A felony drunk driving conviction carries serious consequences: jail or prison time, a heavy fine, and suspension of driver's license. If you or someone you care has been arrested for a DUI charge, either a misdemeanor charge, (such as first DUI or second DUI), or a felony DUI charge, (such as felony vehicular manslaughter), you should consult with an experienced Orange County DUI defense attorney or Southern California felony vehicular manslaughter attorney or drunk driving attorney immediately.
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How can an experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney help you in your DUI defense or Felony Vehicular Manslaughter Defense.
At Law Offices of Michael L.Guisti, our Orange County DUI attorney and criminal defense attorneys handle both misdemeanor and felony cases, from DUI to serious violent crimes throughout Southern California, Orange County, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego.
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