Walnut Park, Los Angeles - Earlier this week, Luis Jimenez, a 23-year driver, was arrested for allegedly killing a pedestrian in Walnut Park. According to the authorities, Jimenez allegedly drove through a stop sign at the intersection of California Street and Pacific Blvd., lost control of his vehicle and struck the pedestrian. The victim was a 42-year old man who later died at the hospital.
Jimenez suffered minor injuries was arrersted and booked for one felony count manslaughter and driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.
According to top Orange County Criminal DUI Defense Lawyer, Michael Guisti, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can be a serious offense. The offense becomes more serious when someone is injured. In California, a DUI charged is broken into two prongs. The first part is defined under California Vehicle code section 23152 (a). It states that it is unlawful for a person to drive under the influence of alcohol of drugs.
According to the Newport Beach DUI attorney that the second part is defined in the California Vehicle code section 23151(b). It states that it is unlawful for a person to driver under the influence of alcohol if their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is more than .08% or more. These are separate charges and it is common for a person being charged with a DUI to be charged with both. These charges are considered misdemeanors in California. The punishments can be the suspension of your license, fines, and/or having an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle. However, if you have multiple DUI charges or have been convicted of a DUI three times within the last 10 years upon receiving a DUI charge, it can turn into a felony.
Our Fullerton Drunk driving defense attorney states that it is important and imperative to hire a strong, powerful and experienced Orange County DUI attorney if you are being charged with a DUI and/or drunk driving. The Westminster DUI defense lawyer explains that most people do not know that a DMV hearing must be requested within 10 days of getting a ticket or risk having your drivers license suspended.
If you or someone you care has been arrested or charged with DUI in Orange County, it is important to consult with a strong and powerful Orange County DUI Attorney or Orange County DUI defense lawyer immediately.
A leading Orange County DUI defense law firm, Michael L. Guisti has sucessfully represented hundreds of defendants arrested or accused of DUI, drunk driving, and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Often time, we can help our clients reduce their charges to a minimum or have the charges dismissed, subject to proof of evidence.
Why is it important to retain an experienced Irvine DUI defense attorney or an Orange County DUI attorney?
Having a DUI charge on your record is serious. Many employers will complete a background check prior to deciding on a candidate. If you're looking for a job and have a DUI on your record, chances are slim that you're going to get that job or promotion. Some employers may be lenient which may be the exception but not the rule.
At the Law Offices of Michael Guisti, our qualified Orange County criminal defense attorney has been very successful representing defendants in DUI cases in throughout southern California including Orange, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, and San Diego Counties.
If you or a loved one is facing a DUI in Orange County, Driving under the influence, Drunk driving, driving drunk or vehicular manslaughter, whether it is a misdemeanor or a felony DUI charge or any kind of crimes, including assault, battery, murder, theft crimes, white collar crimes, sex crimes or a drug crime please contact our Orange County DUI defense lawyers or Orange County criminal attorney today. Call today for a FREE and comprehensive appointment at (714) 530-9690 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com. You'll be glad you did.
