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Felony Dui with injury

My friend was a passanger & was injured in a dui accident in 11-04.The driver had hit the divider wall on a frwy. & spilt cleaning products all over & Haz-Mat had to come out & shut down the frwy. for cleaning. The driver had a BAC way over the Ca legal limit &was arrested & charged with Felony dui with injury, than released 24hrs later without seeing a judge. Charges are now being filed 7-04. The driver was issued his liscense back by the dmv in 12-04.I would like to know what the likelyhood of the driver serving time for this crime and having liscense revoked. The passenger suffered a broken foot, and received 24 stitches, and has had 3 surgeries on his foot. Please tell me the driver wont get away with this.


Asked on 7/16/04, 6:06 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: Felony Dui with injury

Have your friend who was injured call or e-mail me, and I will personally make sure the bastard pays!! Have him call right away as any delay could cause him to forfeit his legal rights.

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Answered on 7/16/04, 6:45 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Felony Dui with injury

It is up to the courts and DA to punish the drunk criminally. I am surprised DMV reissued, but the delay in filing charges was the likely reason. The passenger can sue for injuries, and should - assuming the driver or the registered owner had insurance, or at least has assets to collect against. Have him contact me if interested in doing so.

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Answered on 7/16/04, 7:15 pm


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