Charged with VC 23153 Misdemeanor DUI with Injury
DUI with injury under California Vehicle Code section 23153 is a special type of DUI allegation, which the District Attorney may prosecute as either a misdemeanor or felony.
By definition, a misdemeanor conviction carries a penalty of jail time (but not prison time), whereas, a felony conviction can result in potential prison time.
Charged with VC 23153 Felony DUI with Injury
Vehicle Code 23153 may be prosecuted as a felony or a misdemeanor.
Whether you’ve been charged with a misdemeanor, a felony, or even if you’re not sure what you’ve been charged with…
To achieve the best results on your case, it’s important to get a criminal defense attorney involved early in the process.
You do not want to inadvertently give up your rights!
Penalties for Misdemeanor DUI with Injury (California Vehicle Code 23153)
- Informal Probation (3-5 years);
- Up to 1 year in county jail;
- a “strike” on your record under California Three Strikes Law, if the injury was on anyone but yourself;
- up to $5,000.00;
- DUI school;
- driver’s license suspension for up to 5 years.
Penalties for Felony DUI with Injury (California Vehicle Code 23153)
- Formal Probation (3-5 years);
- Up to 4 years in state prison;
- a “strike” on your record under California Three Strikes Law, if the injury was on anyone but yourself;
- up to $5,000.00;
- DUI school;
- driver’s license suspension for up to 5 years.
*This article does not constitute legal advice. The reader is advised to seek legal counsel for his specific situation.