Help for People Accused of DUI and Vehicular Manslaughter
Whether you have been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) for the first time or you are a repeat offender, you face serious consequences. Those consequences are even more severe if you are accused of causing injury or death in a car accident. You can get help from a local lawyer who knows the courts that handle these matters and will give you personal attention. You do not need to turn to a big law firm from outside of the area that is more concerned with getting the case over with than they are with getting you through this.
My name is J. David Markham. I am a local attorney, working out of offices in Lakeport and Ukiah. I provide DUI/DWI defense representation to people in those communities, as well as Clearlake and the surrounding parts of Lake and Mendocino counties.
Defense Against DUI and Drivers License Suspension
For many, the most damaging penalty associated with DUI/DWI is drivers' license suspension. This is particularly true for truck drivers and other commercial drivers who rely on their ability to drive to do their job. Even the four month suspension that happens automatically is long enough for a career to be lost.
I know how to defend you and your license. One of the strategies I may use is to negotiate a reduced charge. For example, wet reckless is an alcohol-related reckless driving charge that is less severe than DUI/DWI. This charge does not require license suspension.
Charges of Vehicular Manslaughter and DUI With Injury
When a person is killed in an accident caused by a drunk driver, the drunk driver will be charged with vehicular manslaughter. If the accident results in an injury, the drunk driver will be charged with DUI with injury. These are both serious charges that could result in long-term incarceration. I take great care to work with accident reconstruction experts, forensic toxicologists and other experts who can help me gather the facts necessary to build a strong defense case for you.
Contact Me for a Free Consultation
Tell me about your case. Find out about the steps I can take to defend you against the DUI/DWI charges you are faced with.
