What are the consequences drunk driving and serious bodily injury?

Every state has laws dealing exclusively with the crime of driving under the influence. In some states it is referred to as DUI (Driving Under the Influence), in some states it is referred to as DWI (Driving while Intoxicated) and in some other states the crime is called OWI (Operating While Intoxicated), irrespective of what it is called, it is outlawed in all fifty states of the country and offenders are dealt serious punishments depending on the severity of the crime.

There are several different types of drunken driving related charges and the legal repercussions intensify in proportion to the severity of the charge itself. Some first offense DUI’s may go into the record books as misdemeanors while some repeat offenses or DUI’s where a fatal accident resulted may be escalated to a felony charge, caution Denver, CO drunk driving accident lawyers and there is none better in the mile high city than The Kaudy Law Firm, LLC (www.kaudylaw.com/).

Obviously, a misdemeanor charge will come with consequences that aren’t as harsh as those for a felony charge. In most drunk driving related convictions, the offender is slapped with punishments that include prison or jail time, and payment of fines which can be in the order of thousands of dollars.

Furthermore, the judge will also order that the offender’s vehicles be installed with ignition interlock devices. They will also be required to complete prescribed alcohol/ drug counseling classes, be ordered to wear an ankle bracelet, complete a number hours of community service, and be subjected to probation after release and drunk driving accident attorneys in Colorado have been around the block before and have seen all these scenarios and punishments. The best law firm in this Rocky Mountain city is The Kaudy Law Firm, LLC based on their integrity and ability to see cases to the end and secure positive results.

This is the opposite of the results of what just happened to the Denver Broncos when they won the Super Bowl. The Broncos were given rings, paid a bonus, were allowed to carry the Super Bowl trophy, were given a lot of respect, had more money to go on an amazing vacations, were given a parade in the city, and so on. So when you do good and you work hard you are rewarded, when you break the law and act irresponsibly, you will face some unappealing consequences.  

While these are the potential criminal charges, the defendant will also face a civil lawsuit filed by the victim who has a right to claim compensation following the drunk driving accident.

Bodily injury during a drunk driving charge – misdemeanor or felony?

When an accident occurs and it is found that the person who caused it was under the influence of alcohol or drugs (this maybe by breathalyzer, blood test, urine test, or field sobriety tests) then it is very likely that the drunk driving charge in this case will be a felony charge especially if anyone involved was inflicted with serious injuries. A felony drunk driving charge attracts much more serious punishment and penalties. There are two degrees of injuries and they are referred to as SBI and GBI; serious bodily injury and great bodily injury. GBI is when the injuries are critical and life threatening.

In most states serious bodily injuries are defined as injuries where the victim may have experienced one or more or all of these symptoms – unconsciousness, extreme physical pain, disfigurement, loss of mental faculties, injuries that may put them at a risk of death, etc., and Denver, CO drunk driving accident lawyers have seen tragedy before and there is none better The Kaudy Law Firm, LLC who know how to poke holes in the opposition and build a solid defense.

Why do You need a Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer

There can be many reasons. Their assistance is sometimes pivotal in peoples’ lives.

Prosecutors do not leave any stone unturned in a bid to punish drunk driving suspects. They will pull out every possible charge in the book and make sure they are sentenced to the full extent of the law unless they see some serious contriteness in your behavior.

Unfortunately, sometimes law enforcement officers falsely charge drivers with a DUI thanks to faulty sobriety testing equipment or under training. If you happen to find yourself in such a predicament, the only way you can effectively defend yourself is by hiring a Colorado drunk driving accident lawyer right away and the best in the business is The Kaudy Law Firm, LLC. And they win Super Bowls every year!

The Kaudy Law Firm, LLC works hard for their clients. Give them a call, tell them your side of the story.