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I am California auto accident attorney Mark C. Blane and I began my legal career helping ordinary folks obtain justice from their injuries due to the negligence of another. I went to law school knowing I did not want to represent corporate interests; I wanted to be able to look a client in the eyes and help them in their time of need. If you or someone you love has been injured in any type of accident, I want you to know that you have my sympathy. As an injured accident victim myself, I understand the pain and feeling of helplessness that comes with being in an accident. I also understand the journey to recovery first hand. I wrote this book to explain the mysteries surrounding a California drunk driving accident & injury case, and what you can do to educate yourself in the process. I want to make sure you understand your legal rights if you or a loved one was injured in a car accident by a drunk driver. The book discusses the legal rights of a drunk driving accident victim in the criminal and civil courts in California. It explains the laws on filing personal injury claims against the persons and businesses that serve alcohol to the drunk driver prior to an accident and discusses the victim’s right to California Insurance benefits after an accident. The insurance laws in California that apply to car accidents are very complicated and change on an almost daily basis.

The Ultimate California Drunk Driving Accident Legal Survival Book

One thing you should know about a DUI arrest is that every DUI case is different, each with their own unique circumstances.  When it comes to deciding the penalties for a DUI charge, the judge and/or looks at many factors.  There are certain factors, however, that can enhance a DUI charge in California including:

Having minors in the vehicle with you at the time of arrest Being under the legal drinking age (The legal age is 21 in most states.) Any prior DUI charges Causing an accident, injury, or death to other people Having a BAC (blood alcohol content) of .20% greater than the legal limit Speeding or reckless driving

In the state of California enhancements are usually added on when the charges are initially filed, but they can be added at a later time if the case is still pending and the enhancements won’t threaten the driver’s right to a fair trial. These additional allegations must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt or the sentence cannot be enhanced.  If you are found to be guilty of these additional allegations, you can probably see higher fines, longer jail sentence, longer mandatory DUI education, longer driver’s license suspension, and a more restrictive probation.

If you have been arrested for drunk driving and your case includes any one of the circumstances mentioned above, it may be beneficial to hire an experienced California DUI defense lawyer who specializes in DUI cases.  A lawyer can investigate your case and make sure that your right to a fair trial is upheld in court.

Originally published here.

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