Felony DUI in San Diego - Anna R. Yum

From Law Offices of Anna R. Yum - Felony DUI in San Diego examines what happens when a DUI charge in California escalates beyond a misdemeanor and becomes a felony with life-changing consequences. The episode explores felony drunk driving in San Diego, including California Vehicle Code Section 23153, DUI causing injury allegations, fourth DUI charges under VC 23550, prior felony DUI cases under VC 23550.5, and the penalties that can include state prison, license revocation, fines, restitution, DUI education programs, and ignition interlock device requirements.

Listeners will hear how prosecutors in San Diego County build felony DUI cases, what they must prove beyond a reasonable doubt, and where strong defenses may arise. The discussion breaks down key legal issues such as bodily injury, great bodily injury enhancements under Penal Code Section 12022.7(a), proximate cause, concurrent traffic violations, high BAC readings, chemical test refusal, and accident reconstruction. It also explains how evidence from the Dräger Alcotest 9510, blood testing, Title 17 procedures, witness statements, police reports, and traffic camera footage can shape the outcome of a case.

The episode also highlights the defense approach of Anna R. Yum, a San Diego DUI lawyer and former Riverside County Deputy District Attorney who has handled hundreds of DUI cases throughout San Diego County. Her background includes prosecution of DUI, domestic violence, gang crimes, sexual assault, attempted murder, and first-degree murder, giving listeners insight into how felony cases are charged and challenged in San Diego Superior Court, including the Central Courthouse, El Cajon, Chula Vista, and Vista. The podcast also covers collateral consequences involving firearms rights, professional licenses, immigration status, CDL disqualification, housing, employment, SR-22 requirements, and California’s Three Strikes law.

Throughout the episode, Law Offices of Anna R. Yum explains the urgent steps to take after an arrest, including requesting a DMV hearing within 10 days, protecting evidence early, and evaluating whether a wobbler reduction under Penal Code Section 17(b) may be possible. It also compares felony DUI charges with standard DUI, wet reckless, vehicular manslaughter, gross vehicular manslaughter, and Watson murder, giving listeners a clearer picture of what is at stake and how early legal action can affect the result. For anyone facing a felony DUI in San Diego, this conversation offers a practical overview of the law, the risks, and the defense strategies that may protect both record and future.

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