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Reader’s Question:

I am facing serious problems now with two of my sons. The younger one, who is 19 years old, was charged with DUI after consuming alcohol and being involved in a fatal accident. I’ve been arguing with the authorities because they also want to press charges against my older son who is 24 years old for providing alcohol to his younger brother. They said that he was identified by a witness and by surveillance tapes from the liquor store. Can they actually charge my older son because of that?

Janet

Fremont, CA

Your question is very interesting.
Being arrested for DUI can be so upsetting, and being in a vehicle accident while under the influence of alcohol can be so terrifying. But it can be downright devastating knowing that you caused a fatal DUI crash without even being present at the scene.

If your older son bought alcohol for his brother, he could actually face charges related to a DUI car crash even though he was nowhere near the scene of the fatal DUI accident. There is a section in the California DUI law included that provides specific penalties for adults who provide alcohol to someone who is underage (below 21 years old). The California DUI penalties increase in severity if the minor’s drinking results in death or injury. Your older son could face a $1,000 in fines or up to one year in county jail.

A drunk driving conviction isn’t something you can come out of easily, which is why it needs to be taken seriously, and part of that taking it seriously includes hiring a California DUI lawyer. Even if you think you can handle your case by yourself to save some money, CA DUI law is actually very complicated, and depending on several different aspects in your case everything could change. Here are some ways a California DUI lawyer could lend you a hand.

• A lawyer can organize everything you need and take care of filling out all of your paperwork and filing it with the right authorities. They can keep your schedule on time and make sure you have court on the right date’s, keep track of your fees, and so on.
• A lawyer can help you understand the situation you have landed yourself in. They can walk you through DUI law and explain how it relates to your particular circumstances. They can also help you get the consequences which you may face if they are unsuccessful.
• A lawyer can be your representation in front of the judge. They know the ins and outs of the court system and DUI law from their experience, and will know the best angle to argue your case from.