Defending DWI Charge in California

A 20-year-old California woman was admitted to a hospital with serious injuries that she suffered in an alleged drunk driving crash. The young man who is deemed responsible will likely be exploring his options for defending a DWI charge after his arrest in the early morning hours of a recent Wednesday. He pleaded not guilty at a subsequent court appearance.

According to a report by the San Diego police, the crash occurred just after 3:30 a.m. on a local road in Serra Mesa. It is alleged the 20-year-old driver lost control of the van in which he and five passengers were speeding. He allegedly smashed into the sides of two parked vehicles before jumping a curb and crashing through a fence. The van came to a halt when it crashed into a tree. As the van burst into flames, all the occupant tried to flee on foot.

However, officers who responded to the crash detained all six of them. They transported one 20-year-old female passenger to the hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Police say they took the driver into custody, and he was held on bail of $100,000. Reports indicate no prior record for the young man, who has a full-time job.

Source: San Diego, CA Patch, “San Diego Man Pleads Not Guilty To DUI Charge: Police“, Randy Miller, April 21, 2017

Any young adult who faces criminal charges will likely seek the services of an experienced attorney for defending a DWI charge. With the support and guidance of a skilled California DWI defense lawyer, the severe consequences that come with a criminal conviction may be avoided. An attorney will endeavor to achieve the best possible outcome by negotiating a plea deal, if such an offer is on the table, or in litigation if the case goes to court.