Legal Question in DUI Law in California

i was in an accident and charged with 23153a, 23153b, and 23578. I blew a .19 at the scene and suffered an injury as well. However, the collision report states that I did not cause the accident, the other driver (driving on a suspended license, no insurance) ran a stop sign but it still says i hit him. The injured victim was in his car. What kind of outcome should i expect?


Asked on 10/22/10, 8:33 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
David M. Wallin Law Offices OF David M. Wallin

I don't know if you have a good attorney representing you or not. I also don't know if i really have all the facts. Suffice to say to be chargerd with 23153 vc the prosecution must have facts to substantiate that your driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs was A cause of the injury. Your intoxication doesn't have to be the only cause, but it must be A cause. If the injury of the other party was caused TOTALLY but his own actions...ie:running a stop sign...and your intoxication wasn't a cause for his injury in any way, you are NOT guilty of 23153. I wish you well. David Wallin

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Answered on 10/27/10, 9:10 pm


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