DUI Causing Injury Attorney in Fairfax
Drunk Driving Accidents & Criminal Charges
A driver that causes an auto accident while driving under the influence (DUI) may face serious criminal charges in Fairfax, Virginia. Often referred to as DUI causing injury, this offense may be a felony and the driver may face imprisonment in state prison for years, along with heavy fines and driver's license suspension if convicted.
One of the most important things you can do if you have been accused of DUI causing injury or death in the Fairfax area is to contact an attorney. A legal professional experienced in handling criminal cases involving auto accidents caused by drunk drivers can get involved early in the process and can work to represent your interests and protect your freedom.
Defense for DUI Injury / Vehicular Manslaughter Cases in Fairfax
There are different defense strategies that a competent attorney may utilize in handling a case involving Fairfax DUI with injury, vehicular manslaughter or vehicular homicide charges. First and foremost, it is important to remember that you can only face a conviction for these particular charges if the prosecution can prove, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that you not only were "under the influence" but also that you caused the accident. Therefore, your defense may be based upon two different aspects of your case:
- That you were not actually "under the influence" at the time of the accident - that is, that your blood alcohol concentration was below .08%, or that your abilities were unimpaired by alcohol and/or drugs.
- That you did not cause the auto accident.
To prove your side of the story, your Fairfax DUI causing injury attorney may work with accident reconstruction specialists and professionals in forensics. Completing a reconstruction of the accident may effectively prove that the other driver was at fault or that some other circumstances caused the accident. Challenging breath or blood test evidence or performance on field sobriety tests may disprove the prosecution's allegations that you were driving under the influence in the first place.
Contact a lawyer at our law firm today to learn more about fighting your DUI injury or manslaughter charges in Fairfax.