DUI causing injury or death is the most serious drunk driving-related charges that a driver can face. In Nevada, this is a felony offense and a conviction may result in mandatory imprisonment in a state correctional facility along with heavy fines and other penalties.

If you or someone you know has been arrested for a DUI accident causing injury or death, you need to consult a defense attorney as soon as possible. Your attorney will need to get started right away in defending your rights and representing your interests at your DMV hearing and throughout criminal court proceedings. Because an auto accident was involved in your charges, your attorney must be familiar with defending DUI charges and in conducting an investigation into the cause of the accident itself in order to provide the thorough, effective representation that you need.

DUI Accidents in Las Vegas, Nevada

The specific penalties for a Clark County DUI accident that results in serious injury or death will vary. The circumstances of the accident itself, the extent of injuries the victim suffers, the number of people injured, whether the defendant has a prior criminal record, any prior DUI convictions, the defendant’s blood alcohol concentration and other factors will all influence the specific penalties which may be imposed. In general, however, DUI causing injury or death in Nevada may be punishable by:

• Category B Felony charges
• $2,000 to $5,000 in fines
• 2 to 20 years in state prison

Las Vegas DUI Lawyer

My name is Chip Siegel, and as an experienced Las Vegas DUI lawyer I am familiar with assisting clients who have been accused of causing an auto accident while driving drunk. I understand just how serious it is to face criminal charges of a DUI auto accident and therefore provide personalized and dedicated representation in order to effectively protect their interests.

If you have been accused of DUI causing injury or death in Las Vegas, contact my firm today for a free consultation.