Santa Barbara DUI Defense Attorney Ken M. Hallum explains: What is Misdemeanor DUI? A misdemeanor DUI is normally considered to occur when it is a first, second, or third offense within a certain time frame (typically ten years). The penalties for a misdemeanor DUI are less severe than the penalties for a felony DUI. The…
What to do when faced with Vehicular Manslaughter Vehicular manslaughter occurs when a person was driving under the influence and as a result causes the death of another. There are various degrees of vehicular manslaughter which carry different charges. Causing the death of another is never an easy thing to face, but when it occurred…
Consequences of DUI With Injuries If you have been arrested for DUI, driving under the influence, and injured someone in the process, you are facing felony charges and much more serious penalties. Whether the injured person was a pedestrian, in another vehicle or in your own car, injuring someone raises the bar on the consequences…
Evaluating A DUI Plea bargain Being charged with a DUI in Santa Barbara is not uncommon. There are almost 3,000 arrests made every single year in Santa Barbara County, which is home to more than 300,000 residents. While 10% might not seem like a lot of DUI arrests, it’s quite high compared to other areas…