Articles Posted in DUI with a child in the car

Penalties, CPS Involvement, and How an Experienced DUI Lawyer Can Help

A DUI arrest is always serious. When a child is in the vehicle, the consequences become far more severe—and far more personal. In Orange County, prosecutors aggressively pursue these cases, and they often involve mandatory jail time, child endangerment allegations, and Child Protective Services (CPS) investigations.

If you were arrested for DUI with a child passenger in Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine, Huntington Beach, Garden Grove, Fullerton, or anywhere else in Orange County, it is critical to understand what you are facing and how early legal intervention can protect both your freedom and your family.