DUI with Minors in the Car

A man in Madison County, New York, was recently charged with both driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), as well as four counts of endangering the welfare of a child under the age of 15, known as Leandra's Law in the state of New York.  Jason Caufield was driving on a rainy highway in upstate New York when he lost control of the Mercury Mountaineer he was driving.  The car slid off the side of the highway and rolled over before crashing into a utility pole.  Caufield was treated for minor cuts by paramedics at the scene of the crash while his wife and the four children in the car, whose ages ranged from one year to 11, were all unhurt.  Caufield was discovered to have had a blood alcohol content of .12% when he was taken to a nearby state police barracks and tested for  DUI. 

While this frightening crash occurred in the state of New York, Los Angeles also has strict laws in place to deal with driving under the influence incidents that concern the welfare of children.  Being found guilty of DUI while driving with a child under the age of 14 in your car can be grounds for sentencing enhancements that include more time in either a county jail or even a state prison.  If you have been arrested for DUI, especially with children under the age of 14 in your car at the time of the arrest, you need to call an experienced  DUI defense attorney right away. 

At Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP, our DUI defense attorneys have decades of experiences in dealing with driving under the influence cases of all types and we have what it takes to guide you through what can often be a life-changing process.  For many people, being charged with DUI is their first brush with the Los Angeles criminal justice system, which can often be complicated, confusing and intimidating.  Being convicted of a DUI offense could actually leave you with a criminal record that will have to be disclosed when you apply for new jobs and even apartment leases, not to mention potentially being sentenced to jail, having your license suspended or having an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle to monitor whether or not you have been drinking before driving.  Do not leave your future up to chance.  Call the DUI defense attorneys at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP today to begin preparing your defense.  Our number is 877-781-1570.