December 10, 2012 By Paul Wallin

When can the prosecution file Felony DUI charges in San Bernardino? (CVC 23153)

The prosecution can charge you with felony DUI charges in San Bernardino when the DUI offense results in a serious injury or death. The prosecutor can charge you with either a felony or misdemeanor DUI offense of alcohol or drugs that results in bodily injury to another person under California Vehicle Code Section 23153.   You can also be charged with a felony DUI vehicular manslaughter offense [California Penal Code Section 191.5 (a)/191.5 (b)] or felony DUI second degree murder(known as a ‘Watson Murder’) upon the death of the victim.

In San Bernardino you can be charged with Felony DUI (CVC 23153) if you injure or kill someone while driving under the influence.
If you are being charged with felony DUI second degree murder call us today

The other instance where the prosecution can also charge you with a felony DUI occurs if you have multiple DUI convictions. If you have suffered 3 or more DUI convictions within the last 10 years, then the 4th arrest for DUI will likely be filed as a felony DUI in California.

A California felony DUI conviction has severe and harsh penalties including a substantial jail sentence, heavy fines, victim restitution, alcohol programs, and driver’s license suspension or revocation.

If you or someone you love is facing  felony DUI charges in San Bernardino, contact the experienced San Bernardino DUI defense attorneys of Wallin & Klarich today at 888-749-0034 or www.wklawdui.com for a consultation of your case. We will be there when you call.

AUTHOR: Paul Wallin

Paul Wallin is one of the most highly respected attorneys in Southern California. His vast experience, zealous advocacy for his clients and extensive knowledge of many areas of the law make Mr. Wallin a premiere Southern California attorney. Mr. Wallin founded Wallin & Klarich in 1981. As the senior partner of Wallin & Klarich, Mr. Wallin has been successfully representing clients for more than 30 years. Clients come to him for help in matters involving assault and battery, drug crimes, juvenile crimes, theft, manslaughter, sex offenses, murder, violent crimes, misdemeanors and felonies. Mr. Wallin also helps clients with family law matters such as divorce and child custody.

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