Five Years of Prison for DUI Crash
Posted on Jul 2, 2010 12:50pm PDT
A man involved in a drunken driving accident near Toppenish, Washington has been sentenced to prison time. He will spend five years in prison as a result of the accident where he ran a stop sign, but did not seriously injure anyone. Thomas Peters has a history of drunk driving and traffic offenses. He was also once sent to jail for his part in a crash that killed his girlfriend. At the time of this accident, he was on probation for the vehicular homicide charge for that accident.
Drunk driving arrests are serious and can change a person's life if they are found guilty. If you are facing a DUI charge then you will need help resolving this issue because it can be a complicated process. A drunk driving accident attorney can help you fight to protect your rights and make sure that you receive the best possible outcome for your case. If you are charged with drunk driving, you may have to deal with jail time, heavy fines, community service, alcohol education classes and other consequences. These will have a huge affect on your life, but with the help of a DUI lawyer, you can work to lessen these consequences so that you can move forward with your life. Take some time to contact a drunk driving lawyer today to begin discussing your case.